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Maintaining Health During Autumn
Now that the weather has finally changed it’s time to prepare for autumn. In nature, the energies begin to pull back and go deeper into the trees, shrubs, and earth. In our bodies, our vital energies also begin to circulate deeper into our organs to protect us from the cold. To maintain health and balance […]
The Psychological Aspect of Indian Summer in Chinese Medicine
The ancient Chinese believed that to be healthy we should align our energies with those of the current season. Indian Summer (late August till September) is harvest time in nature when there is great abundance. It is a time to gather and distribute the bounty of the earth. The earth element, which is the most […]
Protecting Against Heat Exhaustion
The heat waves we’ve been experiencing these last few weeks can cause us problems unless we plan our outdoor activities carefully. Heat exhaustion can drain your energy, create dehydration and physical exhaustion. Those most easily affected are people over 65, children under 4 years old, people who are ill, obese, or those taking medication. Heat […]
Chinese Medicine in Late Summer
The weather in late summer is usually hotter and heavier with humidity than the rest of the season. Dampness is associated with the earth element which is most active this time of year. Late summer is a time for slowing down and gathering in. The earth element gives us the ability to nourish and care […]
The 24-hour Organ Clock of Chinese Medicine
Every so often I like to revisit the 24-hour meridian clock. It has valuable information on how our energy cycles throughout our body during a day. “In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that each organ has its point of highest energy and lowest energy.” The 24-hour Meridian Clock shows the times when each meridian […]