Chinese yam has been treasured in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a nourishing food-herb that gently builds vitality.
Nutrition
Simple Diagnosis: What Your Digestion Says About Your Health
Your body sends subtle signals every day—if you know how to read them, you can catch imbalances early. These simple diagnosis tips, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, help you understand what common digestive issues might be telling you about your liver, spleen, and stomach.
Are you taking the right kind of Magnesium?
If you don’t have low magnesium levels, no evidence suggests a supplement will provide a measurable benefit. Ask us if you need it, and how long you need to take it. Magnesium varieties for specific ailments Muscle - sulfateConstipation - citrateAnxiety, insomnia,...
List of Cold, Neutral and Warm Foods
Refer to the following list to see whether a food is considered cold, neutral or warm in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What a good breakfast looks like
In this post you will see what combinations you can make for breakfast to have a good start to the day!
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney deficiency can occur in men and women, and can be divided into various types, including kidney yin deficiency, kidney yang deficiency, and deficiency of kidney qi.
Why TCM Experts Say to Avoid Cold Foods
Is eating ‘cold’ food bad for you? You may be surprised to learn that you might not be eating as healthfully as your body requires.
To Increase Fertility
Click to learn more about optimizing your diet for fertility and a healthy pregnancy.
List of Alkaline Foods
A diet higher in alkaline foods is associated with better health and more energy.
Immunity Boosting Resources
Click for Wen Shu’s master list of resources to help you strengthen your immune system and maintain your health. Tips include prevention, treatment, supplementation and lifestyle improvements.
How to Prepare and Enjoy Congee
Rice Congee (for health purposes ) is a simple rice soup/porridge often eaten for breakfast in China. Congee is nutritious and easy to digest, and can help boost your immune system. Click to watch Wen Shu prepare her simple congee.
The Health Benefits of Celery
In this video Wen Shu demonstrates how to make a nutritious and healthful celery drink. Click to watch, and to learn more about the many benefits of celery.
How to Control Cravings and Stress Eating
Click to watch Wen Shu share her simple trick for controlling cravings and stress eating without having to rely on willpower.
Quick Tip for Preventing Indigestion
In this video, Wen Shu shares her #1 tip to improve your immune system, prevent bloating, facilitate digestion and strengthen your jaw muscles. Click to watch!
Steps to Mindful Eating
You can apply this practice to everything in your life. It forces you to slow down; to see things differently. Everything by nature must dissolve and be let go. The feeling is what is important.