10 Things Why My Own True Balance Is Different
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10 Things Why My Own True Balance Is Different

What makes My Own True Balance special? It’s not just another nutrition website—it helps you understand yourself, choose foods that fit your body’s needs, and create long-term health and balance. Instead of just telling you what to eat, it teaches why those foods matter and how they affect your mind, body, and energy.

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Spring
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Spring

In this blog post learn how to enter the season of Spring according to Chinese Medicine. Live seasonally and explore what foods are the best, which activities you should do, what mindset you should practice.

TCM teaches you how to best balance your body and align your energy during the Spring Season in the most natural way.

Explore this holistic seasonal practices that upholds a healthy lifestyle.

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🧠 From Burnout to Balance
Joana Castro Joana Castro

🧠 From Burnout to Balance

I had the opportunity and privilege to talk with Sara as part of her series 'I Show Up as I Am.' What was scheduled to be a one-hour conversation ended up being a two-hour conversation.

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From Frustration to Balance: How East and West Unite to Address Self-Criticism
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From Frustration to Balance: How East and West Unite to Address Self-Criticism

This article dives into self-criticism through the lens of Chinese medicine. It also guides you to on how to regain confidence using holistic health. Self-criticism is connected to the Lungs and Large Intestine, and both are connected to the Metal elements. Understand how can TCM (Chinese Medicine) Food Therapy can help you revert self-criticism using the right foods. Target the right organ, resolve the right issue.

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Winter
Joana Castro Joana Castro

Winter

In this blog post learn how to enter the season of Winter according to Chinese Medicine. Live seasonally and explore what foods are the best, which activities you should do, what mindset you should practice.

TCM teaches you how to best balance your body and align your energy during the Winter Season in the most natural way.

Explore this holistic seasonal practices that upholds a healthy lifestyle.

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Fall
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Fall

In this blog post learn how to enter the season of Fall/Autumn according to Chinese Medicine. Live seasonally and explore what foods are the best, which activities you should do, what mindset you should practice.

TCM teaches you how to best balance your body and align your energy during the Fall/Autumn Season in the most natural way.

Feel your best this next month with simple, seasonal wellness.practices and use food as medicine to feel balanced.

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Late Summer
Joana Castro Joana Castro

Late Summer

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Late Summer is considered a unique season that begins around the third week of August and lasts until the autumn equinox. The element of this transitional season is Earth, which represents digestion.

Feel your best this next month with simple, seasonal wellness practices and use food as medicine to feel balanced.

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