@sarajaneho: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, women’s bodies change in 7-year cycles, with each stage linked to shifts in hormones, fertility, energy, and aging. By age 7, the teeth change and hair thickens. At 14, menstruation and fertility begin, which is why TCM places so much importance on avoiding cold foods and drinks starting at puberty. By 21, wisdom teeth emerge, and by 28 a woman reaches peak physical and reproductive vitality. From 35 onwards, yang energy begins declining and the aging process starts becoming more noticeable. By 42, yang energy in the face weakens, leading to wrinkles, grey hair, and symptoms associated with menopause. By 49, menstruation ceases and the reproductive phase of life comes to an end. And all of this was first documented in a book called The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine over 2,000 years ago in China. Listen to the full conversation on HOT WATER — “Every 7 Years, Your Body Changes—Here’s Why (TCM)”

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Friday 29 May 2026 01:08:46 GMT