Poop; to pass solid waste from the body This word or expression often elicits one of two responses in people; one of a humorous nature or one that indicates discomfort with its mentioning. As herbalists and individuals focused on healing ourselves and the people we love, it’s a part of life that is crucial to become quite comfortable with. When viewed through a clinical lens, it can be a gateway to understanding more about the body; especially in relation to digestion, assimilation, and many other happenings within our organ systems. Today we are going to break down the basics for you, so you can bring a better understanding and awareness to your body and strengthen that connection, helping yourself and...
METAL...Quiet, confident, analytical, philosophical, stubborn, seems arrogant, but just needs life to make sense and gets flustered when their perspective might be wrong. These are the qualities, or general personality traits, of the element of Metal, according to TCM. Learn what it may look like when Metal is blocking another element or when Metal is the one being blocked, when Metal is opened, and the physical connections within the body.
Herbal extracts are not the only way to deliver medicinal herbs to your body...cookies can, too, and who doesn't love them? When I think of a good cookie, I instantly visualize a chunky chocolate chipper with a glass of ice-cold milk. But using our imagination and thinking outside the box, how about a refreshing lemonade cookie infused with summertime cooling herbs such as Linden, Yarrow, and Anise Hyssop? Enjoy this out-of-the-box cookie recipe inspired by our delicious SUMMER HEAT Tea blend...perfect for hot weather and for a little fun in the kitchen!
Summer is by far, our busiest season of the year for production. Summer is hot, labor-intensive, long hours (with extra hours sprinkled on top), and definitely our FAVORITE part of the job! If anyone ever asks us, Summer fresh is what we look forward to every year!! It has a magic that cannot be felt any other season.
We recently posted the blog entitled, "A Simple Introduction to the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine". We have now been exploring characteristics of each of the Five Elements and how they relate to emotion. We have already considered the elements of Water, Wood, and Fire, and will now discuss the Earth element. This blog will explore such questions as: What may happen...when Earth is blocking another element?...when Earth is the one being blocked?...when Earth is opened? A future blog will explore how these questions relate to the final element, Metal. We hope that you find this information useful.
