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Herbal Medicine
Adaptive Energy: Finding the Right Herb for Stamina and Resilience
Fatigue doesn’t look the same in everyone. For some, it’s a heavy body that resists getting out of bed — even after what should have been a full night’s sleep. For others, it’s a mind that can’t concentrate, even with another cup of coffee. Some feel easily winded climbing stairs, while others describe a kind of burnout, where even small tasks feel overwhelming. The truth is, “low energy” has many textures — and each calls for a different kind of support.
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Adaptogens for Immune Fortification: Astragalus & the Meaning of “Tonifying”
As summer wanes and classrooms fill again, our collective immune systems are asked to rise to the occasion. This is the season when colds and flus ripple through households, and when many people look for herbs that can fortify their defenses. Astragalus membranaceus, a golden root revered in Chinese medicine, is one of the finest immune tonics for this time of year. But what does it actually mean when we say an herb tonifies the body?
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Herbs & Acupressure Points for Coronavirus
As we learn to navigate this new world where an ever looming virus is present, it’s important to learn which ways we can help ourselves and loved ones,get through a time of illness.. Below are herbal remedies and acupressure points for self-care to help aid with symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing, shortness of breath and fevers. continue reading
Successful Herbs to Move Liver Qi
We often say in Traditional Chinese Medicine that the liver is the system most easily susceptible to stress. Stress knots the Qi (energy) and makes its flow stagnate – this happens most quickly in the liver energy system. The liver, in TCM, is in charge of the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. This means that if Qi flow is impaired (ie, by stress), the liver system will suffer. Likewise, if the liver energy system is weak or stagnant (from lifestyle choices, diet, trauma, emotional stress, illness or genetic factors), Qi flow throughout the body may be impaired. continue reading
Boost It With Ginseng
Ginseng is said to resemble a human body in shape, and it has been used for years in Asia. Recently, it has become a popular item in Western culture. Many claims about this root have been advertised, such as its reputation for extending longevity and its use for stamina and endurance. Let’s look at the types of ginseng and the differences.
There are three main types of ginseng used: continue reading