Understanding It Through the Five Bodies Framework For years, weight loss advice has been simplified to: “Eat less. Move more.” Yet many women — especially during perimenopause — are exercising harder than ever while seeing fewer results. The missing conversation is this: Weight regulation is not just about calories. It is about circulation, communication, and alignment across the whole person. Through the Five Bodies framework — Physical, Vital, Mental, Supra Mental, and Bl

As the weather turns crisp and the days grow shorter, warm spices begin to take center stage. From apple pie spice and pumpkin spice to fragrant blends like Baharat and Garam Masala, these cozy aromatics suddenly appear in everything—lattes, baked goods, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews. Why are warm spices so irresistible during the colder months? And how do they affect our bodies, especially when the season itself is naturally dry? This guide explores the culinary, cu

Perimenopause is often described through the lens of hormones, but many women experience its effects first as energy shifts — fluctuating emotions, fatigue, muscle tension, anxiety, or disrupted sleep. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these experiences are not seen as isolated symptoms. They are signs that Qi (氣) — the body’s vital life energy — is no longer flowing smoothly. Qi governs movement, transformation, and communication within the body. When Qi becomes constr

In modern wellness culture, exercise is often measured by intensity — faster, harder, longer. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), movement is not about pushing limits or chasing numbers. It is about harmony. Exercise is a way to guide Qi (vital energy) so it flows smoothly through the body, nourishing the organs, stabilizing emotions, and supporting longevity rather than depletion. The key insight?The same workout can heal one person and exhaust another. That’s becau

We often think of tea as a comforting beverage — something warm to greet the morning or unwind at night. Yet in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tea is far more than hydration. It is a daily ritual, a subtle form of nourishment that supports your Body Constitution , replenishes Jīn Yè (津液) — the body’s vital fluids — and gently guides the flow of Qi. When chosen with intention, tea becomes a personalized ally in restoring balance, vitality, and inner harmony. Jīn Yè: The

Common sense is often praised as the gold standard of intelligence.Yet, in practice, common sense frequently reflects something else entirely: conditioning. Within the Mental Body, common sense is constructed from accumulated experiences—education, culture, social norms, and repeated reinforcement. It is efficient, familiar, and socially acceptable. But efficiency does not always equal truth, and familiarity does not guarantee wisdom. Research in cognitive psychology shows t

Deep cleaning is not only about hygiene or order. It is a conscious pause, a physical and energetic reset that mirrors the deeper changes happening within us, especially during life transitions such as perimenopause. When approached with intention, deep cleaning becomes a form of self-care that supports the body, steadies the mind, and gently renews emotional energy.

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment, with openness and without judgment. It involves noticing thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings as they arise—without immediately reacting to them.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for thousands of years, offering a deeply holistic approach to health and wellness. While modern medicine often focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases, TCM emphasizes balance, prevention, and harmony—supporting the body, mind, and spirit as an interconnected whole.

TCM teas are more than comforting beverages. Each herb carries energetic qualities that influence Qi, Yin–Yang balance, and organ systems. When chosen thoughtfully, teas can gently support digestion, energy, emotional balance, and overall vitality. In this article, we explore popular TCM teas, their benefits, and which body constitutions they best support—so you can sip with intention.