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The First Month Matters: Rethinking How We Support New Parents
There’s a beautiful tradition in Chinese culture called the Sitting Month—a dedicated period after birth where the mother rests, recovers, and is cared for while she and her partner adjust to life...
Sweet Strength: How Eating Dates in Your Third Trimester Can Support Labor
Preparing for labor and delivery is like training for a marathon — and approaching the home stretch of pregnancy brings all kinds of questions: What can I eat to prepare my body? How can I support...
Winter Hair & Skincare Through a TCM Lens
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is a time of conservation. The environment becomes colder, drier, and windier—and our bodies respond accordingly. If you notice more dry skin, brittle...
Navigating Infertility During the Holidays
Navigating Infertility During the Holidays I see it every year: the holidays arrive wrapped in lights, traditions, and togetherness—and for those trying to conceive (TTC), they can also bring a...
Nourishing Yourself During Pregnancy: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
It might feel surreal, especially after the journey that brought you here. While there’s no shortage of information out there about every stage of pregnancy, much of it overlooks one important...