Learn about all things related to traditional Chinese medicine theories, treatment methods and modalities.

Why Your Skin Flares Before Your Period

If you notice your skin breaking out in the days leading up to your period, you’re not imagining it.This is one of the most common patterns I see in clinic, and it’s rarely random.While it’s often blamed purely on “hormones,” there’s usually a deeper pattern behind it that explains why it happens at the same

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Why You’re Exhausted But Can’t Relax

Feeling completely exhausted but unable to truly switch off is one of the most common concerns we see in clinic, especially at this time of year. You might be sleeping, but not waking refreshed. You may feel wired at night, restless in your body, or constantly on edge despite having no obvious reason to feel

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Yin and Yang Dynamics

What does the Yin and Yang symbol mean and how does it relate to our bodies and Chinese medicine? The Yin and Yang symbol is a lens to understand the dynamics of the internal body and how it relates to the outside world. Within Yin, there is Yang. Within Yang, there is Yin. Without the

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