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Eating with the Seasons: TCM Tips for Winter

Did you know the secret to thriving in winter could lie on your plate? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is more than nourishment – it’s a tool to align your body with the flow of the season. By embracing seasonal eating in winter (or any season), you can optimize your energy, support your body’s…
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5 Inspiring & Healthy New Year Resolution Ideas

The New Year is here once again. Did you stick to last year’s resolutions and look forward to making even more progress this year? Or did you fall off track, and feel ready to start again with renewed motivation? No matter how last year played out for you, this moment offers a fresh slate to…
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Best Chinese Herbs for Poor Blood Circulation

Got cold hands and feet? Pins and needles? Nagging pain and fatigue? These are all signs of poor blood circulation. With the help of Chinese herbs for poor blood circulation, however, you can get your blood coursing to relieve these pesky symptoms and improve your whole body health. Read on to learn more about how…
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Best Chinese Herbs for Gut Health

Do tummy troubles keep you from living your life to the fullest? If so, you’re not alone. Gut health conditions like indigestion, heartburn, or constipation affect all of us at some point in our lives. Thankfully, Chinese herbs for gut health offer a natural way to improve your gut health from the root and enjoy…
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Managing Holiday Stress Naturally

Is the holiday season leaving you feeling carefree and festive…or frazzled and frosty? For many of us, the holidays marks a time to celebrate, reconnect, and soak in the warmth of loved ones. But let’s be real – behind the sparkle and cheer, there’s often a hefty dose of stress tagging along. Between gift shopping,…
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Healthy Holiday Gift Guide – from Best Chinese Medicines

December is here, and if you’re like most people, you probably have one thing on your mind: holiday shopping. We’re here to make your holiday shopping stress-free and more meaningful this year with our Healthy Holiday Gift Guide! In a world filled with material possessions, why not give something more profound, more memorable, and more…
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Tablets, Teapills, Tinctures, Oh My! Decoding the Types of Chinese Herbal Medicine

Are you wondering which form of a Chinese herbal formula is right for you? Let’s explore the various types of Chinese herbal medicine to help you decide. Those new to Chinese herbal medicine often ask why there are so many different types of preparations, like pills, tablets, tinctures, and decoctions. What’s the difference? And which…
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Best Chinese Herbs for Eye Health

Of all the senses, vision is one of the most essential. Yet, few people know how to take care of their eyes naturally. Unfortunately, many of our daily habits sabotage our eye health and vision. Excessive screen time from phones and computers tires the eyes and impairs our vision. Plus, pollution, makeup, and environmental factors…
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Best Chinese Medicine for Anxiety

Are you one of the 40 million people in the United States who struggles with anxiety? While it’s normal to feel stressed or anxious once in a while, you shouldn’t have to live with intense or constant anxiety. The good news is that Chinese medicine for stress and anxiety provides a natural and effective solution.…
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About the Author

Kaitlan Downes, MSAOM, L.AC

Kate Downes is a Chinese medicine practitioner with a passion for herbal medicine. In fact, it was her love for plant and earth medicine that first drew her to study Chinese medicine.

Kate has a MSAOM (Master of Science, Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) certification and practiced acupuncture in Indianapolis, IN for five years before packing her bags to roam the world. In order to stay in touch with the wellness community and continue to help others thrive with herbal medicine, she transformed her work from face-to-face patient care to spreading wellness through words. Her life as a remote herbalist and writer has allowed her to work with a variety of wellness brands, health pioneers, and her wonderful clients. She has a special interest in working with women’s health.

Kate thoroughly enjoys writing educational and useful pieces for Best Chinese Medicine. Her goal is to help the public gain a better understanding of the wonders of Chinese herbal medicine so they can be empowered in their own quest for natural, vibrant health.

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