
Nina Cheng
Founder of the Chinese medicine company, The Eastern Philosophy, and Communications Officer and board member of The International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM). Graduate student in History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Graduate School of Medicine with a research focus on mental health in pre-modern China.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 19min
Improving Mental Health with Chinese Medicine with Nina Cheng
Nina Cheng, founder of The Eastern Philosophy and expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, discusses the holistic foundations of TCM and its relevance to mental health. She highlights how concepts like qi and the five element theory inform practices such as music therapy and qigong. Nina also uncovers TCM's ability to address various mental health issues, advocating for contentment over the fleeting pursuit of happiness. Listeners gain insights into the mind-body connection and the effectiveness of integrating traditional methods with modern psychological approaches.

Jan 10, 2024 • 50min
291: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Mental Health, Hormones, Sleep and Beauty with Nina Cheng
Nina Cheng is the founder of The Eastern Philosophy, a traditional Chinese medicine online shop and social media platform that educates and provides evidence-based herbal solutions for modern day conditions. Nina joins the show to discuss why there is an increase in chronic health conditions and diminishing confidence in western medicine, and how we can implement eastern practices to effectively support our bodies with mental health conditions, women’s health conditions sleep conditions and more. She shares common lifestyle contributors to prevalent conditions, TCM beauty and anti-aging hacks, and how to target multiple causes of disease with TCM formulas. Nina also draws from her studies as a History of Medicine graduate student at John’s Hopkins to examine why we have certain attitudes and approaches to healthcare in this country and so much more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit ARTICLE.COM/BLONDE and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Go to TryArmra.com/blonde or use the clode BLONDE for 15% off your first order Save 15% off your Starter Kit or Hand Soap with the code BLONDEFILES at branchbasics.comGo to Cora.life/BLONDE and use code BLONDE for 20% off all products.Heinekin: abd59ad7-713b-40af-175f-1ec5aa190128Go to Article.com/blonde for $50 off your purchase of $100 or more Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.