Earth-based seasonal living teaches us that our bodies, like the earth, move in cycles. We have seasons too. In the earth-based tradition of Chinese medicine, winter is a time of seasonal rest.
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Adaptogens and How They Help Us Adapt
Adaptogens are a family of herbs that help us better adapt to stress. This category of herbal medicine works by impacting our stress response systems over time, supporting improved stamina, resiliency, and nervous system flexibility.
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All Flavor Has Direction: Exploring the Quality of Saltiness
In Chinese medicine, flavor is not just taste, but also describes a direction or energetic movement. The following is an invitation to explore the energetics of just one of the five flavors — salty— as a way of understanding how herbs and minerals move in our bodies.
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