The Ginseng Family - Roots of Vitality
Ginseng holds a steady place in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a category of herbs valued for supporting vitality, recovery, and balance. But what many people do not realize is...
养生 Yǎngshēng: The Art of Nourishing Life - A Word that Holds a Universe
Some ideas are too large for a single word. 养生, Yǎngshēng, is one of them. In communities around the world, you see it without looking for it. Families who shift what they eat ...
Bian Therapy: Ancient Precusor to Acupuncture and Gua Sha
Bian Shu (砭术) is considered one of the most ancient therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Long before acupuncture and gua sha existed, Bian Shu, also known as Bian Th...
Zu San Li (ST 36): Your Body's Energy Powerhouse Point
One of the most well‑known points in Chinese medicine is Zu San Li (ST 36). Its name literally translates to “Leg Three Miles,” referring to an old legend about a traveler who c...
Finding Rest: Four Acupressure Points for Restful Sleep
Approximately 27% of the world's population suffers from sleep disorders — but sometimes all your body needs is a gentle nudge back into balance. Discover four powerful acupress...
Harnessing the Fire Horse: Your 2026 Guide to Dynamic Wellness
The Year of the Fire Horse in 2026 offers a remarkable opportunity for passionate growth and decisive transformation, profoundly charged by the qualities of the Fire element. In...
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.