Seasonal Wellness
131 articles · How to live in rhythm with the seasons, from spring cleansing to winter nourishment.
Living with the seasons: how to eat, sleep, and move in rhythm with nature’s cycles — spring renewal, summer energy, autumn letting go, winter rest.
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1Mung Bean Soup: The Chinese Summer Cooler You’re Missing
Discover the traditional Chinese summer remedy that clears internal heat, cools the body, and detoxifies naturally — a simple kitchen…
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2Summer Cooling Foods: What to Eat When the Heat Rises
Discover the TCM approach to eating in summer: specific foods and simple recipes that clear internal heat without harming digestion.
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3The ‘Hun’ and ‘Po’: How Chinese Medicine Explains Your Dreams
Ever wonder why you dream vividly or have restless nights? TCM says two ‘souls’ are at play. Learn how your…
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4Summer Evenings: The Chinese Art of Doing Nothing (And Why It’s Medicine)
Discover xiaoxi, the TCM practice of intentional rest on summer evenings. Learn why stillness, not activity, is the secret to…
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5The 5-Minute Summer Qi Reset: Cool Your System with This Simple Meditation
Learn a simple TCM-inspired visualization meditation to calm your mind and cool your body’s internal ‘fire’ during the hottest summer…
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6Summer Sadness: Why TCM Says Heat Can Drain Your Joy (And How to Fix It)
Feeling tired and joyless in the heat? Learn how summer ‘fire’ can deplete your Heart Qi and discover simple TCM…
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7The TCM Body Clock: How Your Face Reveals Health Clues by Zone
Your face is a map of your internal health. In TCM, specific zones reflect different organs. Learn to spot early…
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8Summer Foot Soaks: The Simple Ritual for Cool, Restful Sleep
Discover why a warm foot soak is the counterintuitive Chinese medicine secret to cooling down and sleeping deeply on hot…
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9Summer Qigong: 5 Gentle Movements to Cool Your Heart Fire
When summer heat feels overwhelming, these simple qigong movements help calm the mind and balance the Heart organ in Traditional…