Herbal wisdom, food, and everyday wellness - from The WomenLoveHerbs Weekly and Ha's notebook.
Food As Medicine Cycle syncing is trending — but Traditional Chinese Medicine has been reading the monthly cycle for centuries. Here is how the four phases look through TCM eyes, and the food, rest and herbs each phase quietly asks for.
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Herbal Wisdom After 55, TCM’s instruction is simple: conserve, nourish, keep warm. Strong bones, a clear mind and good sleep, built from a pantry, daily gentle movement and small warm rituals.
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Herbal Wisdom The perimenopause years, read through TCM eyes: a “second spring” of thinning Yin, night heat and broken sleep — and the food, movement and small rituals that meet it with knowledge.
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Herbal Wisdom Ages 35–45 are the fullest years — career, family, everyone needing you. In TCM this is the Fire season, and its one quiet warning is about reserves: here is how to protect yours.
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Herbal Wisdom Ages 25–35 are the foundation years. In TCM, this is the Wood season of rising energy — how to eat, move and rest now so your cycles, energy and sleep stay steady for decades.
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Food As Medicine Tension, cravings, a heavy mood — the premenstrual week has a pattern, and TCM explains it as Qi that needs to move. Warm meals, rose and mint tea, and a daily walk: the gentle art of keeping this phase flowing.
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Food As Medicine Yin peaks, Yang rises, and for a few days the month feels bright: energy, focus and ease. Here is how TCM reads the ovulation window — and how to spend its peak well while staying cool.
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Food As Medicine The bleeding has stopped — now comes the rebuilding season. How TCM nourishes Blood and Yin with food first, and lets energy rise at its own pace.
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Food As Medicine Your period week, read through TCM eyes: warmth, rest and a smooth flow — plus a small evening ritual to carry you through it.
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Herbal Wisdom Mulberry gives the TCM pantry three gifts at once — fruit, leaf and twig. This post is about the two you can bring to your own table: the berries and the leaf tea.
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Food As Medicine Pale, mild and quietly nourishing, lotus seeds are the dessert-soup herb of family evenings across Asia. Here is how to buy, prepare and enjoy them.
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Herbal Wisdom An evening wind-down ritual with chamomile and lemon balm - the first topic from The WomenLoveHerbs Weekly.
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Food As Medicine One stick of cinnamon can change a whole pot. Meet the difference between cassia and Ceylon, and how the TCM kitchen uses this warming bark wisely.
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Herbal Wisdom Bright, clean and instantly familiar, mint is the lightest herb in this series — a cooling leaf for rich meals, stuffy afternoons and simple fresh teas.
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Herbal Wisdom Raw or nine-times steamed, rehmannia is the deep root at the heart of classic women's formulas. Meet di huang in both its forms.
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Herbal Wisdom No herb is more closely linked with women's traditional care in TCM than dong quai. Learn what tradition actually says about it — and the cautions that come with its reputation.
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Herbal Wisdom Licorice root sweetens and harmonises countless traditional formulas, but it is also one of the herbs that deserves real caution. Meet gan cao honestly.
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Herbal Wisdom Pale, woody slices of astragalus root disappear into soup pots all over Asia. This is the quiet tonic root traditional kitchens reach for in the steady seasons.
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Herbal Wisdom Fragrant, golden and caffeine-free, chrysanthemum tea is the classic cup for long desk days in the TCM tradition. Meet the flower behind the teapot.
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Food As Medicine Goji berries bring colour and gentle sweetness to teas, soups and breakfast bowls. Here is how the TCM kitchen uses this little red berry — and who should check before making it a daily habit.
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Food As Medicine Sweet, chewy and endlessly versatile, jujube — the red date — is one of the most loved food-herbs in the TCM kitchen, especially in women's soups, teas and congee.
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Herbal Wisdom Empower Your Wellness: Herbs for Women in 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, it's crucial to stay in tune with nature's bountiful offerings. Women, in particular, understand the significance of nurturing their well-being. With 2024 upon us, it's the perfect time to explore…
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Herbal Wisdom 1. Peppermint Peppermint is well-known for its cooling sensation. Add fresh peppermint leaves to your water or iced tea for a refreshing drink. You can also make a peppermint mist by brewing a strong tea, cooling it, and transferring it to a spray bottle for a quick cool-down spritz. 2. Chamomile…
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Herbal Wisdom In a world filled with stressors and challenges, finding moments of happiness and peace becomes paramount for our mental and emotional well-being. While various factors contribute to our overall happiness, one often-overlooked source lies right at our fingertips – herbs. These humble plants, often…
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Herbal Wisdom In a world where processed foods and synthetic supplements dominate the market, the significance of incorporating natural and wholesome ingredients into our diets cannot be overstated. Herbs, often overlooked in the realm of nutrition, are not only flavorful additions to our meals but also powerful…
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Food As Medicine As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the bountiful feast that brings family and friends together. This year, let's elevate our Thanksgiving table with a touch of freshness and flavor, thanks to the wonderful world of herbs. Herbs not only add delightful tastes to our dishes but…
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Herbal Wisdom Parsley Parsley is traditionally known as a natural diuretic herb, valued for supporting the body's normal elimination of fluids, thanks to two useful compounds, apiol and myristicin. In one published study, rats given parsley seed extract produced more urine over 24 hours than rats that were not.…
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Herbal Wisdom Welcome to the realm of love manifestation, where nature's gifts pave the path to deeper connections. Today, we're delving into 15 remarkable herbs that exude love, faithfulness, and affection, empowering you to attract and nurture profound bonds in your life. Unveiling the Magic of 13 Love-Infused…
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Herbal Wisdom In today's world, the pursuit of beauty often leads us to countless skincare products, cosmetics, and treatments. However, there's an age-old, natural secret to enhancing your beauty that deserves attention\u2014herbs. Herbs have been used for centuries to promote the radiance and well-being of…
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Herbal Wisdom Throughout a woman's life cycle, there are a number of natural transitions dictated by the hormones, which are our bodies' messengers. From the onset of menses, through child-bearing years and into the natural shift to menopause, a woman's body is designed to evolve and change. Beyond healthy…
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Food As Medicine Despite what you may have heard about eggs in the past, just know that they're actually not all that bad for you. In fact, egg yolk in particular—which is the part of the egg that contains the cholesterol—contains the most nutrients. But let's talk about how eggs can affect your heart health. While…
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Herbal Wisdom Teas One of the most popular ways to take herbs is in tea format. Herbal teas are readily available to buy in large supermarkets or health food shops, but you can also very easily make your own infusion or decoction. Often, many of the ingredients you need to make the tea can be found in your back…
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Herbal Wisdom Uses Ginger has been well researched and many of its traditional uses confirmed. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb and there has been much recent interest in its use for joint problems. Dyspepsia It is also considered helpful as a preventative for motion sickness and as a digestive. Due…
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Herbal Wisdom Using herbal medicine for women\u2019s health concerns and management often form a large part of a naturopath\u2019s repertoire. These herbs are always tailored to the individual and what is going on for them. There are similar yet subtle differences to the herbs we use, and it takes a trained…
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Herbal Wisdom Health benefits While quite plain in appearance, its health benefits are anything but plain. Cumin is a great supplement for any diet, as Eastern culutres have known for thousands of years. Cumin is high in iron and manganese, supplying seven and three percent respectively of the recommended daily…
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Gardening Growing herbs is not difficult to do! Our helpful chart will take you from seed-starting to the kitchen table. There are many herbs that you can grow. Herbs are a great addition to the garden. Not only do they complement your home-grown veggies in the kitchen, they also make for a great addition to…
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Herbal Wisdom It is calming without exerting too sedative an effect and is practically non-addictive. At least two double-blind studies have demonstrated that valerian extract can significantly reduce the amount of time it takes people to fall asleep without changing the normal stages of sleep. Documented…
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Herbal Wisdom The use of herbs and spices has been incredibly important throughout history. Many were celebrated for their medicinal properties, well before culinary use. Modern science has now shown that many of them do indeed carry remarkable health benefits. Here are 10 of the world’s healthiest herbs and…
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Herbal Wisdom The stigmas can only be picked by hand as machines are not delicate enough. It takes 250,000 stigmas to make just half a kilo of saffron, hence its high price, however you only need a pinch as it is very strong. The Crocus flower is native to Southwest Asia and some areas of Europe. Though it is…
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Herbal Wisdom Need PMS relief, balanced hormones, ease your stress, or just to age gracefully? Here are 5 herbs for women that can help you do all this and more! Do you take herbs for reproductive health? What are your \u201cmust know about\u201d herbs? Are you looking for freedom from PMS? Do you want to ease…
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Herbal Wisdom Apricots and peaches provide reputable sources of vital vitamins. They have sufficient vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. Apricots and peaches are among nature's gifts to promote wellness. People from the eastern hemisphere have a…
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Herbal Wisdom Medicinal uses Active ingredients Japanese researchers have determined that "honokiol" and "magnolol", two chemicals found in Magnolia Bark, are up to 1000 times more potent than Vitamin E in antioxidant activity. These two active compounds are thought to contribute to the primary anti-stress and…
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Herbal Wisdom Mustard comprises various herbs belonging to the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as Cruciferae, and refers to the condiment derived from the pungent seeds of these plants. Beyond the seeds, mustard plants utilize their leaves and swollen leaf stems, often employed as greens or potherbs. Key…
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Herbal Wisdom History & Habitat Lemons, also referred to by the Latin name Citrus × limon, are produced on a small evergreen tree that is native to regions in Asia. The lemon tree was introduced to Europe sometime around 1 A.D., but was not widely cultivated there until the 15th century. Christopher Columbus…
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Herbal Wisdom The Origin of Mace When looking for mace supplements, you may see that nutmeg appears quite often. Because mace and nutmeg are derived from the same plant, Myristica fragrans, they are often used interchangeably. Nutmeg is the dried, shelled seed of Myristica fragrans, whereas mace is derived from…
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Herbal Wisdom Averaging about four feet in height when mature, the slender green leaves produced from branched stems of this herb contain aromas and flavors similar to anise. Both the leaves and stems are can be used, either fresh or dried, as seasoning in a wide variety of dishes. They are also often steeped in…
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Herbal Wisdom Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is a significant source of vitamin C in the natural form of ascorbic acid, containing as much as 1000 to 4500 milligrams per 100 grams of fruit. Vitamin A is another important nutrient found in the acerola, yielding as much as a bundle of full-sized carrots. It also…
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Herbal Wisdom Habitat Native to South Asia, the bergamot orange or Citrus bergamia was exported to Italy where it flourished and now the fruit is harvested for medicinal and commercial purposes. The fruit is the size of an orange but yellow in color. The juice is very sour and bitter, so it would be very hard to…
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