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Autumn soups and white foods such as pear, snow fungus and lily bulb, used in TCM food therapy to nourish the lungs and ease seasonal dryness

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Autumn Wellness in TCM: Food Therapy to Nourish the Lungs

Autumn's dry air often brings a dry, itchy throat and dry skin. Starting from the TCM idea that autumn belongs to the metal element and corresponds to the lungs, this article introduces five lung-moistening foods and drinks, with ingredients, methods and which body types they suit.

Bowls of grains, fruits, meat and vegetables, illustrating the Huangdi Neijing principle of balanced eating in TCM food therapy

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Food as Medicine: Dietary Wellness From a TCM Perspective

Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that food and medicine share the same source, and that diet is the foundation of wellness. This article introduces three key principles of food therapy and offers food recommendations and precautions for nine body constitutions, including balanced, yang-deficient, yin-deficient, qi-deficient and phlegm-damp types.

Person sleeping peacefully at night, reflecting the TCM view that 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. is the best time to sleep for nourishing yang energy and metabolism

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

TCM Tips to Boost Your Metabolism Naturally

Sitting too much, staying up late and favoring cold foods can all slow your metabolism. This article explains metabolism through TCM's concepts of qi, blood, body fluids and yin-yang, and offers 5 daily ways to nourish yang energy and naturally boost your metabolic rate.

Person measuring their waist, illustrating the TCM approach to obesity, weight management and herbal teas

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

How Does TCM View Today’s Obesity Problem? A Practical Guide to Herbal Support

TCM links obesity to irregular eating, emotions and body constitution, and divides it into excess and deficiency patterns. This article introduces four common obesity patterns and three everyday herbal teas, with how to make them and who should avoid them.

Person drinking Herbtail GlucoMetabol as part of a daily TCM-inspired routine for blood sugar balance and metabolic health

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Blood Sugar Balance Through the Lens of TCM: Daily Wellness Strategies for Modern Life

Stress, sitting too long, sweets and lack of sleep can all make blood sugar swing. This article looks at blood sugar balance from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine and covers five daily wellness areas: diet, exercise, emotions, sleep and acupressure.

Balance of yin and yang in TCM wellness, illustrating the principle of tonifying what is lacking and clearing what is in excess

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TCM Wellness Wisdom: Tonify What Is Lacking, Clear What Is in Excess

Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches us to "tonify what is lacking and clear what is in excess": nourish the body when it is depleted, and clear it out when there is stagnation or too much internal heat. This article explains the common signs of each, commonly used herbs and everyday practices to help you find balance for your constitution.

Judge Frank Caprio of Providence Municipal Court, known as the nicest judge in the world, who encouraged regular health checkups

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

The Death of a Compassionate Judge Puts Preventive Health in the Spotlight

Frank Caprio, known as "the nicest judge in the world," has died of pancreatic cancer. This article looks back at his compassionate courtroom rulings and his fight against cancer, and shares his reminder to take regular checkups and prevention seriously.

Illustration of a healing crisis, the temporary reaction TCM calls a mingxuan reaction as the body rebalances toward health

Healthcare, Metabolic Health, Qi Wellness

What Is a Healing Crisis (Mingxuan Reaction)?

A healing crisis, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a "mingxuan" reaction, describes temporary discomfort that may appear as the body rebalances. This article covers its common signs, how it compares with drug side effects, and tips for adjusting your intake at the start.

Whole foods including vegetables, whole grains and legumes for managing blood sugar naturally through a low-GI diet

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Managing Blood Sugar Naturally Through Whole Foods and Diet: A Health Guide Without Insulin

Managing blood sugar isn't only about medication; lifestyle is just as important. This article introduces low-GI eating, portion control, regular exercise, weight management and stress management to help you build blood sugar habits you can keep for the long term.

Siberian ginseng (eleuthero) root and herb, used in TCM to replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and kidneys and calm the mind

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero): Benefits and Who Should Avoid It

Siberian ginseng (eleuthero) is a widely used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This article covers its main compounds, commonly cited benefits, who should not take it, and what to keep in mind when choosing and taking it.

Fresh amla (Indian gooseberry) fruits, a vitamin C rich fruit with benefits, side effects and precautions for certain groups

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Who Should Avoid Amla? 7 Groups to Watch Out For, Plus Benefits, Side Effects and How Much to Eat

Amla (Indian gooseberry) is highly nutritious, but it isn't right for everyone. This article covers 7 groups of people who should be careful, common side effects, how people with diabetes can eat it, and the recommended daily amount.

Healthy mother and daughter smiling together, representing a balanced lifestyle that helps keep free radicals and oxidative stress in check

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

How Free Radicals Form and Stay in Balance: A Key Factor in Maintaining Health

Free radicals are a natural by-product of metabolism, but too many can cause oxidative stress. This article explains where free radicals come from and how they affect the body, and rounds up lifestyle habits and common antioxidant foods that help keep them in balance.

苦瓜胜肽Polypeptide-P的功效與副作用

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The Benefits and Side Effects of Bitter Melon Polypeptide-P

Bitter melon polypeptide (Polypeptide-P) is a plant-derived peptide drawing growing interest. This guide covers what it is, potential benefits, who should be cautious, side effects, and typical dosage.

綠色蔬菜有助於膽固醇代謝

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Top Dinner Ingredients That Support Heart Health and Metabolism

Salmon, oats, legumes, leafy greens and olive oil are easy additions to an evening meal. Here is how these heart-healthy dinner ingredients fit a balanced lifestyle, with optional supplement support.

Illustration of cholesterol buildup in a blood vessel, explaining hypercholesterolemia and elevated LDL cholesterol

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Identifying and Managing High Cholesterol: Natural Ingredients and Lifestyle Strategies

High cholesterol usually has no obvious symptoms. This article covers the main causes of high cholesterol, what elevated LDL means for your health, and everyday management, from a balanced diet, exercise and regular testing to the whole-body view of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Return to Nature and Embrace Natural Foods

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Brandon Biggs’ Health Revelation: Return to Nature and Embrace Natural Foods

Brandon Biggs shares why he stepped back from routine supplements and embraced a whole food diet. Here is what that shift looks like and how it echoes Traditional Chinese Medicine food wisdom.

Triphala fruits, a traditional herbal ingredient associated with whole-body balance and daily care for blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Understanding the Three Highs and Herbtail GlucoMetabol: A Natural Nutritional Approach

The three highs are showing up at younger ages. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view them? This article explains the three highs from TCM's whole-body view of organ balance, introduces the formulation philosophy behind Herbtail GlucoMetabol, and shows how to pair it with diet, sleep and exercise for daily wellness.

Hypercholesterolemia: How to Identify Risks and Successfully Manage It?

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Understanding Hypercholesterolemia and Natural Approaches to Cholesterol Wellness

Hypercholesterolemia affects millions worldwide. Learn what drives high LDL cholesterol and how diet, activity and holistic habits can help you maintain healthy levels.

Triphala fruits and healthy foods illustrating diet and supplement choices for managing high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

How to Eat to Avoid the “Three Highs” and Which Supplements People Choose

The "three highs" are not just a problem for people who are overweight. This article explains the target numbers for high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood lipids, who is at higher risk, and key diet and lifestyle tips from the dinner table to exercise and regular checkups.

Whole foods including vegetables, whole grains and legumes for managing blood sugar naturally through a low-GI diet

Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Managing Blood Sugar Naturally: Diet Tips and Supplement Support

Balanced meals are the foundation of healthy blood sugar. Learn how to use the My Plate guide and simple daily eating habits to support steady energy.

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