From a western understanding, stress induces hormones can breakouts, acne, blemishes, or a ruddy appearance on the face.
From a Chinese Medicine point of view, stress creates havoc in the body as well. When Qi (energy) flows smoothly throughout the body, it nourishes the skin and creates a healthy glow.
However, when stress obstructs this smooth [...]

They both need the digestive system to work optimally!
So how can you promote better digestion? Minimize sweets and dairy.
In Western Medicine, if that food item doesn’t give you a stomach ache, then you’re ok.  But not so much in Chinese Medicine.  The effects of foods can be subtle and it can accumulate.
In Chinese [...]

One of the Chinese Medicine keys to health and beauty is protecting and optimizing your digestive system. Chinese Medicine has gives us jewels for healthy living that has stood the test of time (4,000 years).
But here’s a hidden secret!… The digestive system is the key to exterior beauty… the glow and suppleness of your skin. [...]

Poop. No one likes to talk about poop, but it’s so important.  In ancient times, the Chinese Medicine doctors used to examine the stools of the emperors to detect if he had potential health problems.
In Chinese Medicine, if your bowel movements aren’t normal and regular, you’ve got a problem. When your body cannot eliminate [...]

Consider the possible limitations of cosmetic creams, lotions, and topicals? They only cover the superficial layers of the skin.  Can they go deeper?  Possibly, but how deep can it go?
If the deeper layers of skin are unhealthy and lacking proper nutrients, wouldn’t that impact the outermost layers on the skin surface?  But if the deeper [...]