Traditional Chinese physiology didn’t refer specifically to the thyroid gland, but because it’s actions are so pervasive healthy thyroid function is central to Chinese medicine. Disturbances to thyroid function, which can be linked to stress, genetics or a hormone imbalance, are incredibly common. If your thyroid is struggling to function, you probably are too. Fortunately, change is possible – depending on the issue, the thyroid can heal and recover with a bit of care and

The Energetics of food in Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese foodies must have had a great time exploring food. They developed a complex and deep understanding of not just the taste of food, but its very nature. Food as medicine is a very ancient idea. Keeping in mind these principles can help us live in balance within ourselves, and also in harmony with the changing seasons. Flavour Foods are broadly divided into 5 flavours – salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and p