From The Journal

MINERALOGY: TIGER'S EYE

With the Lunar New Year / Year of Tiger approaching on the first day of February, we thought it would be fun to shine a light on this mineral, The Tiger's Eye. The Tiger's Eye is a semi-precious ...

Self Care Series #14
Massage as a medicine

Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing, dating about 4,000 years old and is incorporated into the Traditional Chinese Medicine system of healing. Like acupuncture, TCM uses massage to he...

Herbology: Juniper Berry

Juniper is a short to medium-height tree that grows wild in some parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. The plants bear blue or reddish fruit variously described as berries or berry-like cones. ...

SELF CARE SERIES #13:
Dry Brushing: A Time-Tested Ritual for Healthier Skin

Dry brushing is a simple body care ritual that has been practiced for centuries across many cultures. Long before modern skincare routines, traditions such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine...

Self Care Series #12
Winter Yin & Yang TCM Food Therapy

TCM Food Therapy In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of yin and yang represents the balance of opposite forces in the body. During the winter months, it's believed that supporting b...

Self Care Series #11:
Winter Self Care Guide

TCM teaches us to live in harmony with the seasons. Each season has many associations that help us change our habits, allowing for a more balanced mind and body. As the seasons change, we ne...

The Art of Thoughtful Gifting

The magic of the season is almost here. Holidays are a time of celebration, relaxation, and gift-giving. But choosing gifts can also make it a time of stress and anxiety. Here are some tips for gi...

Self Care Series #10
Men - know thyself.

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month so it's a good time to draw attention to the need to screen for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. For this week' S...

Self Care Series #9
Show your boobies more love

October Breast Cancer Awareness month. This week, we'd like to share some ways on how to take good care of your twins because they deserve love. Self ExamWe can't stress on this enough. ...

Self Care Series #8
Skincare for your hair

While many women religiously follow a skincare routine, it can be easy to forget that their hair requires the same care and attention.  Hair health is a reflection of how healthy or unhealthy you...