Moxibustion, or moxa, is an ancient healing practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves burning the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) in conjunction with acupunctureto stimulate the acupoints. Moxa is particularly effective for treating patterns of deficiency, as often seen in the Kidney, Spleen, Qi, and Blood system.

Winter Warmer: Healthy Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup Recipe As the chilly winter months continue, nothing beats a warm and nourishing soup to keep your energy levels up high and strong against the cold. This Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup is delicious and popular. In TCM we talk about using root vegetables (complex carbohydrates) as […]

Broth has been revered for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its nourishing and healing properties. I enjoy drinking bone broth when I'm unwell or feeling particularly tired and run down. What is the difference between Chicken and beef bone broth, according to TCM?

What are the nutritional benefits of bone broth? Chicken bone broth has several potential health advantages. It is a nutrient-rich stock made from simmering chicken bones and connective tissues, often with added vegetables and herbs1. Some benefits of chicken bone broth include: Nutrient content: Chicken bone broth is rich in nutrients such as collagen, gelatin, […]

Chicken bone broth has been consumed for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a healing food believed to improve health and longevity. I've included one of our favourite recipes to make your own in this post.

With all this Covid-19 around us, I'm adding to my blog collection a lot about Warming Yang. The logic of Chinese Medicine means that where there is cold or dampness, practitioners use warming herbs. On the acupuncture treatment table, we would definitely go for the Moxa sticks to warm Yang, dispel cold and resolve damp. […]