As the days grow shorter and colder, our bodies naturally crave warmth and nourishment. When we embrace Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ways, Winter is the season to strengthen and support our Kidney and Spleen Yang energy. The Kidney and Spleen are the body’s reserves for energy production and the immune system. One of the best […]

Eating for Winter + Autumn: Beef & Root Vegetable Ragout This TCM Winter recipe is a nourishing, easy-to-digest dish perfect for the cooler months. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary therapy, it’s designed to nourish Kidney and Spleen Yang, often depleted by cold, stress, and overwork. Winter is a time for restorative practices like […]

Chinese Dietary Therapy Tips for Autumn In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is linked to specific organs, energies, and foods that help maintain balance. Autumn is associated with the Lung and Large Intestine organs, as well as the Metal Element. During this time, the body is vulnerable to dryness and cooling, which can affect […]

Chinese Dietary Therapy Tips for Winter: How to Nourish the Body for Cold and Flu Season In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Winter is associated with the Kidney and Bladder organs and is linked to the Water Element. It is a time for conservation of energy, warming the body, and strengthening the immune system. TCM recommends […]

In the Summer season, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary advice emphasises balancing the body's internal energy with the hot, yang-dominant climate. TCM Perspective on Seasonal Eating for Summer In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is associated with the Fire element, which governs the heart and small intestine. The season's yang energy is at its peak, […]

In TCM, warming Yang of the Spleen is a strategy for clients who experience bloating, weight gain, fluid retention and fatigue. Here's a Red lentil dish I love making but I'm wanting to highlight the brilliant use of warming Yang herbs that make something like this, Spleen food at its best.