In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is the season of the Water Element and governs the Kidney and Bladder systems. The Kidneys store your essential life force (Jing) and are considered the foundation of immunity. Winter is a time to conserve energy, build reserves, and protect against cold and wind—the primary pathogenic factors that cause illness in this season. Core Winter Dietary Strategies 1. Warm and Nourish Kidney Yang with warming cooking methods such as lo

Leaf peeping near Black Hawk After a hot hot summer, we're happy to welcome the colorful shift in the environment and the upcoming seasonal celebrations. Similar to Thanksgiving, the Mid Autumn Festival is an annual event with profound cultural importance, celebrating the harvest season and highlighting the significance of family reunions. A key feature of the Mid Autumn Festival is the round mooncake, a delicacy deeply connected to the celebrations. Shaped like the full moon