In Traditional Chinese Medicine, life unfolds in deep 7- and 8-year cycles tied to Kidney Essence and meridian energy. These natural rhythms shape our growth, change, and aging, offering a roadmap to move through life with more ease, resilience, and grace.

What keeps us going—breath after breath—is more than calories or caffeine. In Chinese Medicine, it’s the vital substances: Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, and Essence. This post explores what they are, how they work together, and what happens when they fall out of balance—no jargon, just insight.