The Modern Meridian

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the ancient wellness system based on concepts of living in harmony with our environment through food and herbs, bodywork, movement and lifestyle choices. Each season represents a shift in locally grown available foods, weather changes, and bodily responses. Common seasonal health issues such as colds, allergies and flu are often related to being out of balance with our shifting surroundings. TCM recognizes an additional fifth season call

Trying to conceive can quickly seem like a full-time job. Suddenly, your calendar is organized around cycle days, ovulation tests, cervical mucus, supplements, and timing intercourse just right. But fertility care doesn't have to be all about doing more. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, preparing for pregnancy is also about nourishing the body, supporting balance, protecting your energy, and creating an environment where conception can happen naturally.