April 2025

hot pepper indicating Hot Flashes & Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat

Hot Flashes & Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat: A TCM Perspective

If you’ve ever been caught in the middle of a meeting, on a subway ride, or simply trying to fall asleep—and suddenly feel a wave of heat flooding your face and chest, sweat pouring down, your heart racing, and your patience thinning—you’re not alone. For many women, especially in their 40s and 50s, hot flashes […]

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Understanding Endometriosis Through The Lens of Kidney Yang Deficiency

Endometriosis is a word that can carry a lot of weight for many women—pain, confusion, frustration, and often, a long journey toward answers. At Five Seasons Healing, we offer a different lens to understand what’s happening in your body—one that is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and offers both clinical depth and whole-person compassion.

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Demystifying PCOS and Hormonal Imbalance

If you’ve been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)—or suspect you may have it—you’ve likely heard a standard explanation: PCOS is a hormone disorder linked to menstrual irregularities, weight gain, excess hair growth, and insulin resistance. But here’s what many don’t realize: PCOS exists on a spectrum, and it doesn’t always look the way you’ve

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