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The Five Elements – Discover the Rhythms That Shape Your Life

July 21, 2026|Eva Schmitt

You may have heard that Chinese medicine works with five elements rather than the three doshas of Ayurveda. But what do these five elements actually represent? They describe far more... Read more...

What Causes IBS in Chinese Medicine?

July 16, 2026|Eva Schmitt

Looking Beyond the Diagnosis A diagnosis that many people hear at some point in their lives. And often it is followed by the next question: Is there anything I can... Read more...

What Your Tongue Reveals: A First Look into Chinese Medicine

July 9, 2026|Eva Schmitt

What Your Tongue Reveals About Your Body When we look in the mirror each morning, we're usually focused on whether we look tired or if our hair is behaving. Our... Read more...

The Small Intestine – The Art of Knowing What to Keep

July 3, 2026|Eva Schmitt

More Than Digestion Every day, we take in countless things. Physically, we eat on the go—between meetings, while scrolling through our phones, or simply because it's time for lunch. We... Read more...

Tea, Time, and Tradition: A Journey to Yunnan’s Ancient Forests

June 16, 2026|Deng Nanjing

A Journey to the Ancient Tea Mountains of Yunnan Recently, I travelled to the far south of Yunnan, the birthplace of Pu’er tea and one of the most important tea... Read more...

Cacao Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine

June 8, 2026|Eva Schmitt

Why the Same Cup of Cacao Can Have Completely Different Effects Some people drink a cup of cacao in the evening and sleep deeply and peacefully. Others find themselves lying... Read more...

The Sour Taste of Wood and why growth needs boundaries

May 25, 2026|Eva Schmitt

In Chinese medicine, there are five fundamental tastes: sour, bitter, sweet or neutral, pungent, and salty. These tastes describe far more than flavor. They offer insight into how a food or... Read more...

Why We Shouldn’t Mistake the Wood Element for Productivity

April 24, 2026|Eva Schmitt

When many people think of growth, they first think of achievement. Doing more. Reaching more. Becoming more. Setting goals, following plans, staying disciplined. In much of the Western world, forward... Read more...

What the Chinese Medicine Body Clock Reveals About Your Body

April 15, 2026|Eva Schmitt

In Chinese medicine, the organs are understood as functional systems.They describe movements of Qi, blood, and consciousness in the body. These movements follow a rhythm. Throughout the day, Qi circulates... Read more...

Colors and the Five Elements – What Your Preferences Reveal in Chinese Medicine

March 25, 2026|Eva Schmitt

We all have colors that we feel drawn to, colors we like to wear or surround ourselves with. Some people naturally reach for red, while others feel more at ease... Read more...

Tinnitus from the Perspective of Chinese Medicine

March 6, 2026|Eva Schmitt

When the body becomes audible Tinnitus is often experienced as something difficult to grasp.A sound that appears suddenly and remains. Sometimes quiet in the background, sometimes clearly noticeable and distressing.... Read more...

Snow Fungus – A Chinese Beauty Secret?

February 5, 2026|Eva Schmitt

When Snow Fungus Nourishes — and When It Can Worsen Existing Symptoms You are unique.Your body, your history, your rhythms, your way of feeling and responding.All of this forms an... Read more...