Nourishing Yourself during Summer: Yang Sheng Principles from TCM In Chinese Medicine, the seasons guide how we live, eat, and care for ourselves. Yang Sheng, meaning “nourishing life,” is the art of living in harmony with these natural rhythms—and summer is a time of vibrant energy, joy, and connection. Summer Is the Season of the […]

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 […]

5 Easy Lunchbox Ideas:  What parent doesn't need some inspiration to help them or motivation to make it easy, especially first week back at school? Here at The Family Wellness Centre, we are proud to support National Lunch Box Week to help make lunchboxes enjoyable, nourishing and pressure- free. I certainly have my own issues […]

The holiday season often brings with it a lot of indulgence—rich foods, sugary treats, and extra alcohol, which can lead to digestive discomfort. This is where Bao He Wan comes in, a traditional Chinese herbal formula specifically designed to address food stagnation, a common issue during times of overindulgence. If you’ve experienced bloating, reflux, nausea, […]

Chinese herbs for digestion aim to regulate the gut motility and resolve pathogenic imbalances. Digestive upset and conditions such as IBS are common, particularly during times of stress or overindulgence. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spleen, Stomach and Liver are central to digestion, working together to transform food into vital energy (Qi). When disrupted, […]

Overindulgence is something that often sneaks up on us during the Christmas and New Year season. Its so challenging to avoid the consecutive days of big feasts with rich foods, more alcohol than you may normally drink and the sweet treats! Its a combination of; volume of food and drink, types of food, eating it […]