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We are into the Jing Zhe (惊蛰) solar term (节气) starting from 4 Mar to 19 Mar 2024. Jing Zhe is the 3rd solar term out of the entire 24. Jing Zhe means this is the time when the insects (and pests) start to wake up from hibernation (蛰伏). In this solar term, we will … Read more
Before the Chinese New Year, I shared about the Blood Stasis body constitution and Dampness and Heat body constitution. Today, let’s learn more about the third type of body constitution – Phlegm and Dampness Body Constitution (痰湿体质). In a healthy person, there is little or no phlegm because the body can efficiently convert most foods and fluids into … Read more
Chicory root (菊苣根) is not so commonly heard or seen in the market but in recent years, it is seeing an increase in demand due to its benefits to relieve gout symptoms. Gout (Chinese name: 痛风) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints. Chicory root is good for … Read more
Today, let’s learn more about the second type of body constitution – Dampness and Heat TCM body constitution (湿热体质). In a healthy person, there is little or no phlegm because the body can efficiently convert most foods and fluids into useful substances for the body to use. The spleen plays an important part here because in TCM, … Read more