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Things That Happen Every Fall That Nobody Warns You About Fall looks so peaceful in pictures. Pretty leaves. Cozy sweaters. Hot drinks. A beautiful bowl of soup. It's a trap. Here’s what fall actually looks like. 1. Nobody Knows What to Wear It's 38 degrees at breakfast, so you put on a sweater and jacket. By 2 p.m., it's 72 and you're carrying everything you own. Pick a temperatur …

Feeling Run Down? 5 Traditional Chinese Herbs People Reach for in Fall Fall is almost here. The days get shorter, temperatures start dropping, schedules get busier—and sometimes we simply feel tired, run down, or not quite ourselves. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, seasonal changes have long been considered an important time to pay attention to the body's balance and vitality. Here are five …

7 Chinese Herbs Worth Keeping on Hand This Winter Winter is a good time to have a few useful Chinese herbs already in the cupboard. Not because every winter complaint is the same, but because Chinese herbalism distinguishes between cold, heat, throat discomfort, phlegm, and everyday support. Here are seven traditional herbs worth knowing before you need them. Jin Yin Hua — Honeysuckle Flowe …

Reishi Mushroom for Sleep?  Reishi mushroom seems to be everywhere lately—from mushroom coffees and wellness powders to conversations about evening routines, relaxation, and sleep. But Reishi is hardly new. Known as Ling Zhi (灵芝) in Chinese herbalism and commonly associated with Ganoderma species, Reishi has a long history of traditional use in China. Today, renewed interest in mushroo …