Welcome to Rin Wellness
Yang Deficiency Constitution (陽虚体質)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yang refers to the warming, activating, and energizing aspect of the body that helps keep everything moving and functioning smoothly.
Blood Deficiency Constitution (血虚体質)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), 血虚 (kekkyō in Japanese, xuè xū in Mandarin) doesn’t mean you literally have “less blood” or anemia.

Qi Deficiency Constitution (気虚体質)
A Qi-deficient body type simply means your “Qi” (your body’s vital energy) is running low.
Qi is the foundation of our vitality and plays an important role in keeping us healthy and active.

Article Title
Japanese plum vinegar
Today, I’m sharing my ume vinegar — something I make every June.

Article Title
Goya Okaka-Ae (Japanese Bitter Melon Salad with Bonito Flakes)
One of the popular Japanese summer veggies is Goya (Bitter melon).
Even here in Hokkaido, you can find them at local farmers' markets these days.

Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Sauteed Mushrooms
When summer arrives, don't you just crave chilled soba (buckwheat) noodles?