A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Autumn Alignment

by Sonja Alina denElzen, R.Ac |

The five phases in Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy are a way of connecting...

Grilled Peaches and Prosciutto to Stimulate Digestion and Qi

by Travis Metzger |

Juicy, sweet, fresh peaches are a summertime treat and getting them on the grill i...

Fall Joint Care: How Du Huo and Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang Can Keep You Moving

by DAO Labs |

We’re getting there, and you just might be feeling it in your joints and bones: co...

Exploring the Earth Element in Chinese Medicine: Nurturing Balance and Harmony

by Lauren Becker, LAc |

 According to Chinese Medicine theory, there are five natural elements that exist ...

Restore Digestive Balance with Yin and Yang Foods

by Travis Metzger |

Yin and Yang are the two most fundamental concepts in Traditional Chinese Medi...

Mental Health Herbs: Exploring the Benefits of Gui Pi Tang

by DAO Labs |

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine offers a profound understanding of the intrica...

The Importance of Staying Warm: Insights from Modern Sports Science and Tradi...

by DAO Labs |

As we watch the Summer Olympics unfold, we couldn't help wondering why the swimme...

Lightly Cooked Vegetables for Better Digestive Health

by Travis Metzger |

Many of us have issues with our digestive systems in one form or another, but woul...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Road Games

by Tracey Dwight |

Put your Chinese medicine knowledge to the test with three fun games you can play ...

Qi and The Spoon Theory

by Denise Cicuto |

I wrote this on a day when I woke up with back pain severe enough to bring tears...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Tips for Hot Summer Days & Nights

by Kelli Taylor, RAc |

The summer season belongs to the Chinese Element of fire (the associated color is ...

A Summer Salad for Radiant Skin

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

This week's recipe centers on a green that will be hard to find in your local mark...

"Middle Burner" Diet: Grilled Corn and Fire Roasted Tomato Tabouleh

by Travis Metzger |

Tabouleh is a vegetarian salad made typically of parsley, tomato, mint, onion, bul...

How the "Wind" from Your Air Conditioner Can Make You Sick: A Traditional Chi...

by DAO Labs |

With temperatures across the US soaring, air conditioners, fans and anything to he...

Apple and Endive for Traditional Chinese Summer Cooling

by Travis Metzger |

Apples are a Yin and Qi tonic that promote vital energy and help dispel toxins. En...

A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Summer Self Care

by Sarah Canga |

Summer is the time of expansion, growth, lightness, brightness, outward activity a...

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sports Performance

by Sofie Ringsten |

As a former elite wrestler, avid ultra-runner and nowadays surf skater and stand-u...

Why You Should Grill your Kale for Better Gut Health

by Travis Metzger |

Need a recipe to bring to a barbecue this weekend?  Keep it healthy and middle bur...

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