Journal

What Does Love Actually Mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In modern culture, love is often described as chemistry, attraction, or emotional intensity. We talk about “falling” in love, losing love, chasing ...

Chef, NATASHA PICKOWICZ

Inner Qi circle series #3. Chef NATASHA PICKOWICZ 1. Baking is “easy” for you (not for us!) but Everyone Hot Pot is a spicy plot twist. What new ri...

What Is Flower Tea? Benefits, Taste, and How to Drink It

Flower tea is often described as beautiful, delicate, or calming — but if you’re new to it, you may also wonder: What exactly is flower tea? Wh...

The “Becoming Chinese” Trend: Why Hot Water, Boiled Apples, and Tea Are Everywhere Right Now

Why the “becoming Chinese” trend is everywhere—hot water, boiled apples, tea rituals, and the ancient wellness logic behind them.

Author, artist, naturalist, Rachelle Robinett

Sign: Leo sun, Aquarius moon, Pisces risingBirthplace: Washington State, USAFave flower: MagnoliaFave The Qi tea: Shangri-La Rose 1. You’re fl...

Why Lighter Taste (bioavailability) Is Better for the Body?

In a world that celebrates bold flavors, high stimulation, and instant impact, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a very different view of n...

How-to have your best Year (year of the Horse edition)

In the Chinese zodiac, each year carries a distinct energetic theme that influences how we move through the world—emotionally, physically, and spir...

Butterfly pea flower matcha

Butterfly Pea Matcha (Layered Blue–Green Latte) Flavor profile Earthy umami matcha + soft floral notes, lightly creamy, visually vibrant. Serves 1 ...

How to Vision Board and Manifest Your Best Life in 2026

Manifestation isn’t about forcing outcomes, hustling harder, or demanding clarity before you’re ready. It’s about creating the conditions for your ...

Halle Burns, Vegan Cook

Sign: Leo Fave flower: LavenderFave The Qi tea: Shark Tank Mocktail Find recipe below Holiday creativity vibe check: Are you…A) roasted-watermelo...

How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Feeling Sluggish, Bloated, or Drained: A TCM-Inspired Guide to Staying Balanced

The holidays are meant to feel joyful—full of warmth, connection, and those long-awaited family recipes we wait all year for. But they also tend ...

Beautiful lotus flowers and leaves in a white bowl, representing tranquility and natural wellness.

How to Reset Your Sleep Naturally After Daylight Savings

This Sunday, the clocks fall back.One extra hour of sleep sounds like a gift — yet somehow, many of us still wake up foggy, restless, or out of rhy...

From Flow to Freedom: Understanding Period Pain and Menopause Through TCM Wisdom

Every woman’s body is a symphony of rhythms — from the monthly tide of menstruation to the golden transformation of menopause. Yet in today’s fast-...