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The Wisdom

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All articles in The Wisdom

  • Yin Time

    Introducing Yin Time: A Healthier, Herbal “Wine” Alternative

    Essential Takeaways Alcohol can negatively impact hormone health by disrupting communication between the brain and the ovaries, leading to menstrual...
  • Yin Time

    How Alcohol Impacts Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle

    Essential Takeaways  Alcohol disrupts hormone balance by negatively affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to hormone, menstrual,...
  • Recipe: Mushroom Millet “Risotto”

    Recipe: Mushroom Millet “Risotto”

    Looking for a comforting, plant-based meal that also supports your hormone health? Say hello to Mushroom Millet “Risotto.”
  • Is it PMS or Perimenopause? 7 Key Signs of Perimenopause You Should Know

    Is it PMS or Perimenopause? 7 Key Signs of Perimenopause You Should Know

    For many women, the line between PMS and perimenopause can be confusing, both come with mood swings, fatigue, and unpredictable...
  • Hormone Balancing and Calming Purple Yam Drink

    Hormone Balancing and Calming Purple Yam Drink

    Discover the delicious Purple Yam Drink recipe that supports hormone health with TCM benefits. Perfect for your next cookbook club,...
  • How Your Digestion Affects Your Period

    How Your Digestion Affects Your Period

    Explore the crucial link between digestion and menstrual health through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and discover how Cycle...
  • The Elix Guide to Holistic Weight Loss: A Balanced Approach with TCM

    The Elix Guide to Holistic Weight Loss: A Balanced Approach with TCM

    Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to weight loss by addressing the root causes of imbalances...
  • How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Can Support PCOS

    How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Can Support PCOS

    Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can support women with PCOS, especially when transitioning off birth control. Learn about evidence-based...
  • 7 Tips to Maximize Your Cycle Balance Experience

    7 Tips to Maximize Your Cycle Balance Experience

    Discover 7 essential tips to maximize your Cycle Balance experience. Learn how to enhance your hormonal healing journey, recognize cycle...