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PCOS impacts many women around the world; for this reason we called on TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain to define PCOS from an eastern and western perspective. In this episode, Lauren out...

Are you aware of the undeniable connection between digestive health and the menstrual cycle? In this episode, TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain unpacks this relationship and explains how t...

Are you following the same diet throughout your entire menstrual cycle and left wondering why your appetite seems to fluctuate throughout? Perhaps you experience sugar cravings ...

From a TCM perspective, there is a significant relationship between ovulation and the period; are you aware of how one influences and dictates the other? Knowing whether or not ...

Blood, cervical fluid and hormonal changes. In this episode we invite TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain to discuss the essentials for a healthy menstrual cycle, from a Chinese Medicine per...

In this episode, TCM Dr. Lauren Curtain explains the ideal situation for a healthy gut and why raw foods may be damaging to a compromised digestive system. In this episode we al...

“The digestive system:- what is it? - how does it function? - what importance does it hold? And does the food we eat actually matter? From a TCM perspective, the gut is the epic...

This episode is the final part of the Five Elements Series. Do you often experience anger, crave sour tastes or seem prone to shouting lots? Then perhaps learning more about the...

Water - the element correlating to fearful emotions, the kidneys, the taste of salty foods and a putrid scent. From the perspective of TCM Dr. Lee Smith, a person who experience...

As we have explored in the previous two podcast episodes, each element in TCM is seen as having a series of correspondences, relating both to the natural world and the human bod...

Welcome to episode two of the Five Elements series where we welcome back TCM Dr Lee Smith to discuss the earth element. Again, we asked Lee to describe a typical “Earth” person ...

Together with the theory of Yin-Yang, covered in our introductory episode, the theory of the Five Elements constitutes the basis of Chinese Medicine. For episode one of this fiv...

To round off our series on the pathogenic factors we invite TCM Dr. Lee Smith back to discuss dryness. Although less common, this factor can manifest in ways that are uncomforta...

Capable of taking on many different forms in the body, the pathogenic factor of wind involves similar characteristics in the body to those in nature. Think symptoms such as spas...

It is said that an invasion of cold will be of sudden onset, leaving one with potential symptoms such as headaches, chills, aches and potentially vomiting and diarrhoea. Not ple...

Following on from our previous episode on damp, this episode covers the pathogenic factor of heat. In this episode we ask TCM Dr. Lee Smith how heat is viewed from a Chinese Me...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine there are considered to be numerous external causes of disharmony that relate to climatic conditions. They are known as the ‘pathogenic factors’...

A common statement for this topic we are about to delve into is “I never used to feel like this”. Perhaps this resonates for you and you feel as if your body never used to be th...

Welcome to the first episode of TCM honoured by Your Tea. We can’t wait to do a deep dive into all things Chinese Medicine but before we do, we thought it was important to intr...

Your eyes are the windows to your soul, so it’s important that you have sparkling eyes instead of puffy, tired-looking eyes. But beyond getting the right amount of sleep each ni...

Just because you rarely see your back, doesn’t mean it’s not one of the most important parts of your body. A strong back improves your posture, reduces your pain, and looks supe...

There’s almost nothing better than going on vacation. Getting away from work and spending time in a new place is so refreshing and uplifting. Unfortunately, there’s a negative s...

Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It works overtime to cleanse your body of toxins, including those you add yourself in the form of alcohol and fatty ...

Last blog we talked about getting happy. Now, we’re talking about dealing with disappointment. Let’s be honest, you can strive to be happy all your want, but when things go wron...

We all know that working out is always a good idea. Not only does it give you energy, help you lose weight, and improve your overall body function, it’s the best and only way to...

Horny Goat Weed. Sounds like a joke, right? Well, it’s actually a type of flowering plant (Epimedium) that, Chinese legend states, acted as an aphrodisiac for goats. Now, after ...

Do detox teas work? If you’re on our website, you’re probably hoping they do, but remember, not all detox teas are created equal. It really depends on the ingredients inside you...

Let’s say you’re all dressed up and about to head out to a party. But wait! You’re bloated. Nothing stops you in your tracks quicker than bloating. When you feel and look puffy,...

We all know that the store doesn’t always have the best answer to our questions and issues. Cosmetics bought at the store can be so chemically enhanced that they do the opposite...

We believe that you deserve gorgeous, glowing skin. Great skin gives you confidence and helps you feel happier and healthier. Unfortunately, for many of us, skin problems are ju...

Are you easily distracted? Do you have a hard time staying on task for more than a few minutes at a time? Staying focused isn’t easy. Some people are better at concentrating tha...

Sweets! We love them. We have to have them. We ate a cookie for breakfast! Okay, eating a cookie wasn’t the best idea, but it was delicious. Sometimes you just have to give in t...

IBS. We don’t like talking about it. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is embarrassing. Right? Wrong! No one is perfect, and no one has the perfect body. We all struggle with diffe...

No one likes to feel sick. Who has time to deal with a runny nose, a fever, or a persistent cough? Life makes too many demands on us to deal with running at anything less than 1...

Taking care of your health is hard. There are thousands of bad habits, chemicals, and missteps that can cause our health to decline, without our knowing it. The truth is that it...

Loving your body isn’t always easy. There are a lot of haters out there. There are thousands of voices telling you what you should do, how you should look, and how you should fe...

Do you go-go-go all week and then keep going all weekend long? While that might be great for a little while, eventually you need to de-stress and take it easy. Your body and min...

You can find ginger in Her Herbs Tea. Ginger is one of the healthiest spices in the world, and it has been used medicinally for nearly 2,000 years. Need proof? Check out these n...

Our hands are, sometimes, the first things that people see. That means they need to be well taken care of. Just like you get your haircut every few weeks, and you follow a daily...

The best part about waking up…is going back to bed! We’re just kidding. Well, sometimes. Let’s be honest. The morning isn’t always our favorite time of day. In fact, our first t...

Dandelion isn’t just a weed. No, it’s much more than that. When used appropriately, it’s a medicinal herb with many different health properties. In fact, when its roots and leav...

We all want to workout in order to have the flat belly we’ve always wanted. If only it were that easy. True weight loss is a whole body approach, and that’s what Your Tea is all...

There’s no doubt in our minds that headaches are one of the worst things imaginable. When your head feels like it’s going to pound you into oblivion, all you want to do is curl ...

Stress is inevitable. Just get behind the wheel of a car for 10 minutes and any relaxation you managed to obtain is instantly a distant memory! And don’t even get us started on ...

Are you a happy person? Don’t just answer off the cuff. Pause for a couple of seconds and really think about your answer. Do you wake up most mornings excited to face the day an...

Every herbal tea is unique. Depending on the flower or leaf you choose, you’ll receive a myriad of different benefits. One of our favorite herbal teas (Sleep Herbs Tea) is made ...

If you’re not drinking Chinese Red Tea, you’re missing out. It’s not only delicious, but it’s also wonderful for you and has many health benefits. First, did you know that Chine...

Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed and wanted to kill everyone? Of course you have. We’ve all been there. Unfortunately for women, some of us are in that place ...

It’s only Wednesday and, already, you’re making plans to get sloshed. You know who you are. You’re dealing with a boss who is, most likely, Satan. You have coworkers who couldn’...

Do you love black tea? We do! It tastes delicious, and, even better, it’s packed full of natural goodness. If you’ve never given black tea a chance, maybe it’s time to change yo...

What is our favorite thing to do in bed? Sleep! What did you think we were going to say? Sex is great, but nothing beats a great night of sleep. On those rare nights when we act...

Weight gain is a symptom, usually a result of one part of your body ineffectively doing its job. Usually, we look at weight gain as the problem, when in actuality, it’s the symp...

At one point or another, we all want to lose weight. Whether you’ve just come back from an extended vacation and have a few pounds to lose or you’re just looking to slim down an...

We regularly get questions about our Fertility Herbs Tea, and we thought we’d take the time to answer a few. Let us know if you have any additional questions about our Fertility...

We took you through all things “liver” in our blog The Liver: Your Personal Detox Centre, where Dr. Nat TCM explains why cleansing the liver is so important. All teas are especi...

Who wants to age? Not us! We can’t literally stop time, but we’re completely okay with looking 25 for the rest of our lives. We’ve seen the magazines, the glossy photoshopped im...

Dr. Nat TCM, oversees and endorses all of our blends here at Your Tea - ensuring that the herbs and their function perform the intended role in your body. We’ll let her take you...

Is tea just for women? Not even close. In fact, real men drink tea! Tea isn’t just for grannies or stuffy English tea parties. It’s an important liquid, packed with nutrients, t...

Are you tired of having to suck in your gut whenever you’re wearing a tight dress or shirt? It can be endlessly frustrating to carry excess weight in your midsection. In fact, i...

Is Aloe Vera tea a part of your normal routine? What? It’s not. That’s crazy! Aloe Vera tea might sound strange, but it’s packed with goodness and a myriad of benefits that will...

We all snack. Sometimes we snack when we’re bored, sometimes we snack when we’re hungry, and sometimes we snack just because food is in front of us. Unfortunately, not all snack...

So you’ve started your Digestive Herbs Tea formerly Tiny Teatox and you feel like your insides have had an overhaul. Your energy is back, your digestion is happy, your skin is g...

We hate bloating. There’s nothing worse than eating a delicious meal and feeling like we’re going to explode afterward. Bloating can ruin even the best evening, but thankfully, ...

Do you love the smell of lavender? It’s hard not to love it. There’s something special about the bright purple flowers and their delicate aroma. It quickly soothes your soul and...

When it comes to taking care of your body, there are a variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that you need to live a happy and healthy life. But what nutrients are most v...

Written by Dr. Nat Kringoudis TCM We all gain weight uniquely, and it’s not always simple or easy to discover the culprit behind our weight gain. If you’ve never thought about y...

There are always things that scare us in life. It’s just a fact. Being scared isn’t a problem until it is. Anxiety issues can creep into your life without your knowledge and sta...

Ginkgo Biloba has been around for nearly 300 million years. It’s actually the oldest surviving tree family on earth. The Chinese have used it medicinally for hundreds of years, ...

When you hear about our Digestive Herbs Tea (formerly, TinyTeatox), you probably assume it’s a laxative tea. You couldn’t be more wrong. The goal of Digestive Herbs isn’t to pur...