SPRING IN TCM: DETOXIFY YOUR LIVER AND PURIFY YOUR SKIN

Introduction Spring with its rising energy is a time of renewal and growth. MTC, this season is associated with the Wood element, which symbolizes growth, expansion, the momentum of life and flexibility. It is a...

THE LUNAR NEW YEAR: MILLENNIAL SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS

Introduction On the occasion of the Lunar New Year (January 29, 2025), the Nuence-MTC team has chosen to revisit the many festivities and traditions that mark this period. Indeed, the Chinese New Year, also called...

GAN CAO: ALL THE BENEFITS OF LICORICE ROOT

Introduction: Well known for its use in confectionery, licorice is also found in many medicinal preparations, in herbal medicine and in traditional medicine thanks to its richness in active ingredients . This essential plant in...

ISABELLA OBRIST'S WINTER RECIPE

CHRISTMAS-FLAVOURED CRUMBLE according to the Cuisine of 5 Flavors ® by Petit Ventre Heureux INGREDIENTS 2 carrots and 2 parsnips, diced 3 leeks cut into rounds 6 whole peeled shallots 300 g of butternut squash...

WINTER AND HEALTH: SECRETS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Every season has its changes! As we saw in the article on Chinese calendars, each season has its own energy, and the body must constantly adapt to it to stay healthy. Winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine...

NUTRICOSMETICS: BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a holistic approach to human beings to "take care". It is a holistic health system based on a deep understanding of the body's energy balance and its interaction with the...

CHINESE HERBOLOGY: PLANTS WITH STRONG ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL

Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting our skin from environmental damage and premature skin aging. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with its thousands of years of history and experience, offers a rich reservoir of antioxidant...

CATHERINE CHARLES' AUTUMN RECIPE

CREAM OF PUMPKIN, GINGER AND CORIANDER A recipe from Catherine Charles, TCM practitioner, author and trainer in Chinese energy dietetics.   INTRODUCTION It's the season of squash and the first frosts. Foods that are warm...

ACUPRESSURE: THE GUIDE ACCORDING TO YOUR SKIN TYPE

Acupressure: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Skin According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupressure is a centuries-old practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that focuses on balancing the body's energy. This technique involves...