Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog

Lisa Abernathy Lisa Abernathy

Golden Broth

This turmeric-infused beverage warms up your digestive system, increases circulation and decreases inflammation!

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Chinese Chicken Burgers (or collard wraps!)

These burgers are an excellent option when you’re wanting a healthy version of comfort food. Pair the burgers with sweet potato fries (or our Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes).

The fresh greens in the slaw and the zest of lime make your Wood element (Liver and Gallbladder) happy, while the sesame, soy and sweet potatoes give a nod to the Water element (Kidneys, adrenals and Bladder), associated with Winter.

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Winter Foods to Support Your Kidneys

Winter is associated with the Water element, incorporating the Kidneys and Bladder. In Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary therapy, Kidney Qi is strengthened with foods that are warming, nourishing, slightly salty, and that support essence (Jing) and vitality. These foods are especially helpful for fatigue, low back or knee weakness, cold intolerance, frequent urination, fertility, adrenal support and healthy aging. Click to read the list of foods and check out our Recipes page for more ideas!

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Ally Fowler Ally Fowler

Detox Miso Soup

Seaweed is the detoxifier of the ocean while mushrooms are detoxifiers of land. Both combine well in this tasty soup to help boost your immune system and ease the workload on your Kidneys and Liver as you get ready to move into Spring and Summer.

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Seaweed Salad

This seaweed salad is a lovely recipe for any season of the year. Seaweed is the detoxifier of the ocean and a great detoxifier of the body too!

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Wintertime Nourishment

Winter is a yin time of the year. A time to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirit. A time for storage and repair.

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