Editorial
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What Your Period Clots Say About Your Qi
Let’s talk about your period. Not just that it’s happening—but what’s actually coming out of you. Because in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your menstrual blood is a monthly report card...
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The Fruits Your Womb Actually Wants You to Eat
We get it. Fruit is adorable. Bright, juicy, photogenic—it screams “I’m being healthy!” But if your womb could talk (TCM-style), she might be quietly begging you to back away from...
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Is Fruit Messing with Your Period? Your Spleen Thinks So.
Fruit is cute. It’s juicy, colorful, and comes with great marketing: “natural sugar,” “vitamins,” “good for you!” But according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), too much fruit—especially the cold, tropical,...
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Why PMS Might Mean Your Liver is Mad at You
Cramps. Bloating. Mood swings. Rage-crying at a sock on the floor. We’ve all blamed PMS for turning us into emotional wrecks once a month. But according to Traditional Chinese Medicine...
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“Healthy Girl” Habits That Are Secretly TCM Nightmares
She wakes up at 6am. Drinks lemon water. Cold-presses her celery juice. Eats a kale salad. Washes it down with an iced matcha. Then posts it all to her story...
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Why Sparkling Water Might Be Wrecking Your Womb
You love her—sparkling water. She’s fun. She’s fizzy. She makes you feel like you’re doing something healthy while pretending you're not addicted to soda. But according to Traditional Chinese Medicine...
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Why Chinese Women Don’t Use Tampons — According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the West, tampons are seen as the norm — sleek, discreet, “modern.” But ask your average Chinese woman if she uses one, and she might cringe, shake her head,...
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Are You a Hot or Cold Body Type? Here's How to Tell — According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), everyone has a body “constitution” — kind of like your internal climate. Some people run hot. Some people run cold. And knowing which one you...
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How to Clear Phlegm (for Good) — According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
If you’re constantly clearing your throat, feeling foggy, or waking up with that mysterious sticky coating on your tongue… yeah, that’s phlegm. Not just a winter cold thing — in...
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Why Cold Plunges Might Not Be the Flex You Think — According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cold plunges are everywhere right now. Your favorite wellness influencer is doing them. Your gym swears by them. And yes, they do wake you up faster than an espresso shot. But...
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Why You Shouldn’t Eat Bananas on Your Period — According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
We know, we know — bananas are convenient, full of potassium, and great for cramps… right? Not so fast. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bananas might not be doing...
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Why Everyone in China Walks After Dinner — According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
You’ve probably seen it: in China, right after dinner, the streets fill with people taking slow, steady walks. Grandparents, parents, kids. No one’s in a rush. It’s not a workout...
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Why You Shouldn’t Eat Ice Cream in the Summer, According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
It’s hot, the sun is blazing, and nothing sounds better than a cold scoop of ice cream. But according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), that might be the worst thing...
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Why Chinese People Eat Dinner at 5pm (and What TCM Knows About Your Body Clock)
In the West, dinner at 8pm is practically a lifestyle flex. You’ve worked all day, hit the gym, made plans — and now it’s time to dine. Late-night sushi, post-7pm...
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Why Congee Is the Ultimate Weight Loss Food (According to Traditional Chinese Medicine)
You’ve tried it all — green juices, intermittent fasting, keto, skipping dinner (then caving at midnight). But what if the secret to lasting, healthy weight loss wasn’t deprivation, but a...
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Why Chinese Women Don’t Eat Salads (And What TCM Knows That the West Forgot)
In the West, the salad is a wellness icon. Toss in some kale, drizzle olive oil, and you’re basically Gwyneth Paltrow. But if you ask a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
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The Grey-Hair-Fighting Chinese Foods You Need in Your Menopausal Wellness Ritual
Menopause brings all kinds of changes—dry skin, thinning hair, mood shifts—but few feel as personal as that first silver strand. Sure, we can color it or cover it, but Traditional...
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Why Blow Drying Your Hair Is Actually Good for Your Feminine Health (Yes, Really)
Let’s be honest—air-drying your hair after a shower feels natural and low-maintenance. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), that habit might be quietly messing with your health—especially your feminine health. According...
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Yin-5 Renew: Our Proprietary Complex
Let’s talk about your intimate skin—the MVP of your body that deals with way more than it signed up for. Shaving, waxing, tight leggings, surprise breakouts (down there?!), and the occasional "oops,...
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TCM Secrets: Why Wearing Slippers is a Non-Negotiable for Feminine Health
Going barefoot at home? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), that’s a big no. Chinese households have long followed one simple rule—always wear slippers indoors. And for good reason. This seemingly...
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How Acupuncture Can Help Delay Menopause: Because Who Wants to Rush Into It?
Let’s face it—menopause is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you need to welcome it with open arms. Between the hot flashes, mood swings, and sleepless nights, it’s no surprise women...
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How Acupuncture Can Boost Your Fertility: The Ancient Secret You Need to Know
Let’s talk about fertility. If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably Googled everything from “best ovulation tracker apps” to “pineapple core for implantation” (yes, that’s a thing). But here’s a...
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Why Drinking Hot Water is Good for Your Feminine Health: A TCM Perspective
In the quest for better feminine hygiene and overall health, we often find ourselves chasing the latest supplements, trendy diets, or cutting-edge wellness fads. But what if one of the...
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How Going to Bed Early Can Boost Your Feminine Health: TCM Sleep Hack
Let’s face it: staying up late is tempting. Whether it’s binge-watching your favorite series, scrolling through social media, or indulging in a midnight snack, the allure of the night is...
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Orchid Gardens, Herbal Massages, and Facial Cupping: Our Atlanta Wellness Itinerary
In a city renowned for its dynamic culture and southern hospitality, it’s fitting that Atlanta’s wellness scene marries tradition with innovation: Think sprawling gardens framed by skyscrapers, farm-to-table spas, and...
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From a TCM Veteran to Gua Sha Massages: Our Guide to the Dallas Wellness Scene
It’s only appropriate that Dallas’ array of health and beauty offerings are as sprawling as the city itself—and that it captures its specific, paradoxical flavor of low-key luxury. There’s the...
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We Always Stop By These 6 Wellness Destinations When We’re Visiting Miami
Few destinations have the same always-on energy as Miami—which makes it all the more essential to schedule in moments of respite between visits to the beach and late-night dancing. And...
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How to Support Your Vaginal Collagen (Yes, Really)
Is it safe to say that "collagen" is one of the biggest anti-aging buzzwords out there? It honestly makes sense, given that this protein is a building block of our...
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5 Standards We Use When Formulating Clean, Healthy Products
You’re trusting us to support your intimate health—and that’s a responsibility we take incredibly seriously. Every decision that goes into our products is made with this (and you) in mind:...
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5 Things to Look for in a Feminine Cleanser
To cleanse or not to cleanse down there? It’s true that many experts advise against practices like douching, arguing that the vagina is a self-cleansing organ. But while this might...
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4 Signs Your Vaginal pH Is Imbalanced—And How to Fix It
School is in session.
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From Journaling to Inhaling Flower Essence: Sara Jane Ho’s Perfectly Refined Bedtime Routine
You'll want to borrow some of her rituals.
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Vaginal Dryness Is More Common Than You Think: Here’s How to Treat It
Hint: lube isn't always the answer.
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Paris’ Wellness Scene Is Seriously Underrated—These Are Our Favorite Healthy Stops
There was a time when it felt as though Paris was impervious to the healthy lifestyle boom of the last decade—and while it’s true that this city doesn’t do trendy...
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LED Light Therapy and Last-Minute Emails: Co-Founder Annie Ho’s Eclectic Nighttime Routine
You'll want to try her favorite firming serum.