In TCM, autumn is closely aligned with the color white, the element of metal, and the lungs. These elements embody the pristine purity and clarity of the crisp air, symbolizing the opportunity for renewal and reflection.

In TCM, late summer is associated with the color yellow, the element of Earth, and the organ of the spleen. This time calls us to embrace the grounding energy of the Earth element, which symbolizes stability, nourishment, and balance.

Headaches tend to sneak up during the heat of the summer months and we're here to share some valuable tips and TCM wisdom to help you find relief and enjoy a headache-free season.

Summer is a season of abundant energy and vibrant experiences. As we embrace what summer has to offer, it's essential to maintain balance in our lives. Introducing the seasonal More/Less list—a simple guide to help you navigate each season with intention and well-being.

Embracing summer's radiance with TCM is about cultivating joy, fostering connections, and embracing transformation. Let the color red inspire your vitality, the heart guide your emotional well-being, and the fire element ignite your passion and enthusiasm.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches us that the year is divided into five seasons—spring, summer, late summer, autumn and winter—each season bringing its own unique energy and characteristics that influence our body, mind, and spirit.

From the perspective of modern medicine, there are many different reasons why a person may have difficulty conceiving. Conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis are common problems which affect fertility, as do physical obstructions such as scarring, and age.  Perhaps most difficult of all, if your doctor cannot find any physical reason why you are struggling to get pregnant, you may be given the frustrating diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.”

Fertility is something that most people take for granted, assuming that starting a family will be easy to do once you are ready. However, if you are one of the many people out there struggling to conceive, then you know that this is not always the case.