Jiling Lin- Guest Writer
Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc), herbalist, and artist. Her integrative medical practice in Ventura, CA and holistic workshops, retreats, and writings empower thriving health and environmental stewardship in our bodies, communities, and world. Interweaving nature, art, movement and ritual, Jiling’s classes range from seasonal wellness to immersive Five Elements retreats. “Tea Talks” podcast host on Herbal Radio and writer for various publications, Jiling is also an avid traveler, multidisciplinary artist, and wilderness adventurer. Find Jiling backpacking the Sespe, surfing at C-Street, and on JilingLin.com, Substack @Jiling, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Join her newsletter and Substack for adventure-notes, book updates, and seasonal beauty!
Explore the art of tea blending and ceremony. Our dear friend Jiling Lin shares some of her favorite ways to mindfully blend and brew tea using traditional ingredients and vessels.
August 29, 2024
If you live in an area prone to wildfire, you know that fire season brings a whole list of things to prepare for including ways to relieve discomforts derived from smokey air and overcast skies. Here are some helpful herbs and resources to help support respiratory health and emotional wellbeing during fire season.
August 13, 2024
Learn how to do a gentle guasha facial massage to improve your natural skincare regimen.
August 22, 2023
Are you looking for easy meal prep ideas for the morning? Look no further than these simple and healthy breakfast recipes, and mix up a batch of herbal powders to add variation, and beat meal prep fatigue! Cheers to getting your day started the right way.
January 10, 2023
When mixing and shaping incense by hand, we reconnect with our indigenous roots of shaping the earth, building rituals, and serenading our ancestors with songs carried on spiraling smoke.
April 22, 2022
Make your own East Asian Medicine Die Da Jiu liniment and keep this topical preparation handy to meet the inevitable slings and arrows of an active life.
December 17, 2021
Enjoy warm nourishing soups loaded with hearty Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) herbs to transition into the restful yin seasons of autumn and winter
September 27, 2021
Learn wellness tips from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to stay healthy during the spring months. Exercise, fresh foods, nervines, aromatics, and bitters can help support us transition through this season.
July 7, 2021
Learn wellness tips from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to stay healthy during the spring months. Exercise, fresh foods, nervines, aromatics, and bitters can help support us transition through this season.
March 30, 2021
Learn wellness tips from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to stay healthy during the winter months. There are many tonic herbs that you can take to fortify your immune system and thrive during these restful months.
December 24, 2020
In autumn, we prepare to consolidate our energy for winter. Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine’s popular qi tonic, Shi Quan Da Bu Tang, and its use in TCM to build strength and resilience for the coming cold season.
October 9, 2020