The Dao of Herbs

A primer on traditional Chinese herbal tonics. The Daoist arts put almost immeasurable emphasis on cultivating the "Three Treasures". This article explains the three treasures (jing, qi, shen) as well as yin/yang as it relates to traditional herbalism. Take me there

Essential Energy of Foods

Traditional Chinese Medicine classifies foods by their energetic values rather than their caloric or fat content. Here is a list of popular foods and their classification. Take me there

Drink To Your Health: The Benefits of Green Tea

If you're a mouse in a high-risk group for cancer, researchers are already quite clear on how green tea can improve your health and chances of survival. But what about humans? Take me there

Ginseng: The Mysterious "Root of Heaven"

The man-shaped root from China, Ginseng is known for its invigorating and rejuvenating properties. This articles gives a closer look at this remarkable herb. At the end of the article, you will find a great recipe for "Chicken Soup with Ginseng" as well as a folk tale about Ginseng. Take me there

Eating in Harmony with Daily Energetics

In the Chinese spiritual axis (Ling Shu Jing), it is said that "If no food is eaten for half a day, Qi is weakened, if no food is eaten for a whole day, Qi is depleted." This clearly emphasizes the importance of dietary discipline in a lifestyle that is designed to enhance personal experience of Qi. Take me there