In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mental and emotional health are inseparable from physical health. Thoughts, feelings, willpower, creativity, and even our sense of purpose are understood as expressions of deeper energetic forces known as the Five Spirits. The Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine — Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi — form the foundation of what could be called Chinese medicine psychology. Together, they describe how mind, body, and spirit interact to create balance

This is a repost of my original recipe from my old blog many years ago, on request. Winter is coming and so is the season for colds and flu. As someone who avoids medication unless absolutely necessary, I love alternative remedies. . This is my tried, tested, and much-loved Organic Elderberry Syrup. We use it each winter to ward off colds and flu. It tastes great ( bonus ) and it’s safe for children over 12 months old. You can take it daily as a preventative potion or you

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