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Tian’s Energy Eggs: TCM Nutrition to Beat Fatigue

Are you feeling drained, no matter what you eat? Struggling to maintain your energy levels throughout the day? If you’re searching for a simple, nourishing solution, try Tian’s Energy Eggs – a Traditional Chinese Medicine-inspired recipe that’s both practical and powerful.

This dish is easy to make, delicious, and packed with benefits to help you bounce back from fatigue.

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Maintaining Health and Beauty in Autumn and Winter

As the seasons shift into the cooler months, many people experience changes in their health and physical appearance. Common health concerns during autumn and winter include trouble falling asleep, poor complexion, hair loss, vision issues, and irregular menstruation. These are often physical manifestations of “blood deficiency,” a condition Traditional Chinese Medicine often identifies as an imbalance in the body. Read more in this post about how to nourish the blood, helping keep you feeling full of vitality and beauty all year long!

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Infertility Through the Lens of TCM

Infertility affects one in six people worldwide, and while Western medicine offers solutions, they often come with undesirable side effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a natural, holistic approach to treating infertility, focusing on restoring balance within the body. At our clinic, we combine herbal medicine, acupuncture, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments to address common causes like kidney deficiency, blood stagnation, and energy imbalances. We've seen great success in helping clients overcome fertility challenges, including PCOS and unexplained infertility, through personalized, non-invasive treatments.

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San Fu Treatment

Learn how Summer San Fu treatment, an ancient TCM practice, boosts immunity using summer's peak yang energy. Discover its process, benefits, and the health issues it addresses. Click to read more and enhance your wellness naturally.

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Shuang Jiang Frost Decent:

Shuang Jiang Frost Descent: Harnessing the Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Autumn

As the beauty of autumn unfolds with its golden hues and crisp air, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) calendar points to a significant Solar Day, the "Shuang Jiang" or "Frost's Descent." It marks a period when the first frosts may appear, and nature's energy contracts in preparation for the winter ahead. Just as nature prepares, TCM suggests that the human body must also make adjustments to ensure balance and harmony.

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Happy Autumn:

Bladder Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient healing system that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years. Rooted in holistic principles, TCM views the body as an interconnected network of energy, or qi (pronounced "chee"), and emphasizes balance and harmony within the body and with the external environment. One of the key organs addressed in TCM is the bladder, which plays a central role in the body’s fluid balance and waste elimination.

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Han Lu (Cold Dew)

Han Lu (Cold Dew) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Deep Dive into the Large Intestine, Stomach, and Bladder

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the cycles of nature and the changing of seasons have long been acknowledged to influence the state of our health. One particular seasonal node, known as 'Han Lu' or Cold Dew, marks the transition from the milder temperatures of early autumn to the colder onset of late autumn. As the earth prepares for winter's embrace, the dews that form during night become colder. This article will delve into the significance of Han Lu and its implications for three pivotal organs in TCM: the large intestine, stomach, and bladder.

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