Moon Essence ™ Blog
Yin Deficiency Diet
Most people are familiar with the Yin Yang symbol but do you really know what it stands for? The symbol is really beautiful. It represents the idea that two opposite characteristics can exist in harm... ...more
Chinese Nutritional Therapy ,Menstruation
August 02, 2023•3 min read
Blood Is More Than Iron
In our Western culture we are heavily focused on iron levels in our blood, but from an Eastern perspective, the ability of the blood to do all of its jobs is more than just iron. Your body needs lots... ...more
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
June 22, 2022•3 min read
Why Does Spleen Qi Deficiency Matter?
For those of you who work with me this blog probably has you nodding your head because we have gone in depth on this topic because it is such a challenge for so many women. For those of you who are u... ...more
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
April 20, 2022•3 min read
Dinner and Dessert: TCM Perspective for Great Sex
“Let’s talk about sex, baby. Let’s talk about you and me…” Other than this being a great quote from a Salt-N-Peppa song, that’s exactly what we are going to do. Who doesn’t want great sex, am I righ... ...more
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
February 02, 2022•3 min read
Digestive Harmony With Backyard BBQs: TCM Perspective
Summer time backyard BBQs abound! As we transition out of COVID restrictions into more social gatherings, what better way to spend time together than grilling outside! With BBQs, digestive upset ofte... ...more
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
July 07, 2021•2 min read
How To Eat For Summer: A TCM Perspective
Happy Summer Solstice Everyone! I don’t know about you, but I am grateful for the longer and warmer days and the colors of everything in bloom. Summer is the season of the TCM Heart. This is more tha... ...more
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
June 23, 2021•2 min read