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 […]

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. […]

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.