Chinese New Year: Legend, Traditions, and TCM Health
As lunar new year approaches, YINA wishes you good health, much joy and great prosperity!
From Gancao to Glowing Skin: Licorice Root in Skincare
For generations, licorice root or Gancao 甘草 is one of the mainstays of the apothecary in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Rather than being a sweet treat, it has always bee...
Cultivating Vitality During Deep Winter with TCM Principles
As the seasons transition to deep winter, we enter the last two solar terms of the year: Xiao Han 小寒 (Minor Cold) January 2, and Da Han大寒 (Major Cold) January 20. Winter in ...
The Stillness of Strength: Zhan Zhuang – Standing Meditation
What if one of the most powerful health practices requires you to do, quite literally, nothing but stand? Welcome to Zhan Zhuang (站桩), which translates simply to "standing like ...
The 24 Solar Terms: An Ancient Guide to Seasonal Wellness
The 24 seasonal points are used as a guide for agricultural production, weather patterns, maintaining health, ceremonies and rituals.
TCM Tips for Bloating and Indigestion
In anticipation of all the good food we will be eating this week (and the leftovers to come), here are some TCM tips to prevent and improve your digestion.