Author: Jordyn Ricca
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Mang Zhong (芒种, Grain Ripens)
Begins June 5th to June 20th Mang Zhong, which translates to “Grain Ears,” is the time when grain matures and becomes both a seed for next year’s harvest and a food for us now. It marks a time of pivotal in the year and in our bodies. Arriving around June 5, this Qi Node signals…
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Embracing the Warmth: Summer Support for Women in Menopause
As the sun climbs higher and the days grow longer, summer brings an undeniable energy to the world around us. It’s a time of movement, vitality, and outward expression. But for many women, what can and should be a natural effortless transition into menopause is terribly uncomfortable. One of the major signs that a woman’s…
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Holistic Therapies: Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Fertility Preparation
Acupuncture and moxibustion are time-tested therapies used in (Asian Medicine) to help the body restore it’s own natural healing capacity and enhance fertility. The fertilty therapies at Red Earth, include acupuncture and moxibustion (moxa) r to restore balance, improve reproductive health, and optimize your ability to conceive naturally. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture involves the use…
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Xiaoman (小满): The Lesser Fullness of Grain
May 21st – June 5th As we move deeper into the heart of spring, we arrive at Xiaoman (小满), the eighth solar term in the traditional East Asian calendar. Translating to “Lesser Fullness,” Xiaoman marks a period where grains begin to plump but are not yet ripe, symbolizing a state of gradual growth and potential.…
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The Start of Summer: A Message from Red Earth
As we step deeper into spring, we find ourselves approaching a meaningful seasonal threshold in the traditional East Asian calendar: Lìxià (立夏) — the Start of Summer. This is the moment when nature begins to stretch fully into warmth, when blossoms give way to fruit, and the energy of growth turns outward. It’s a time…
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How Stress Impacts Fertility
The Mind and Body are “not two” and honoring the connection: between the two supports a woman’s natural ability to bear children. In our fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. However, stress, particularly chronic stress, can significantly impact fertility. At Red Earth, we understand that the mind-body connection is crucial when…
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Nurturing Your Body: Dietary Practices for Fertility Enhancement
At Red Earth, we know that fertility extends beyond just about physical health. Creating a healthy family is all about nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. The foods we consume play a crucial role in a new mother’s hormone balance, and reproductive health as your body for prepares for a strong pregnancy, and a successful…
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Lìxià (立夏) – The Start of Summer
May 5–May 20 As we step into Lìxià, the seventh solar term of the year, we officially welcome the beginning of summer in the traditional East Asian almanac. The heat (yang) that has been building through the year is now everywhere. Enjoy. This period signifies a shift in the natural world, as everything living is…
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24 Qi Nodes | Grain Rain (Gǔyǔ) | April 20th
April 20th – May 4th Grain Rain, or Gǔyǔ (谷雨), marks the sixth Qi Node of the year and the last seasonal phase of spring and the transition from spring to summer. This is the time when the increased warmth (Yang) and rains (Yin) nourish the young grains just as they begin to root more…
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Clear Bright (Qīng Míng) | Qi Node | April 4th
April 4th–April 19th Coming on the heels of the Spring Equinox where the Yin (cold) and Yang (warm) are perfectly balanced, we are now entering into a time where the warmth is more abundant. The increased warmth stirres everything back to life and calls everything to bloom. Where we have previously been suggesting caution and…