Marked by the Summer Solstice, summer is officially upon us and we have certainly been feeling the heat here in New York City. With this shift in seasons to hotter temperatures and increased humidity, it is important to eat in accordance with the season for optimal digestion and overall health. In Chinese Medicine, the season …
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With 2021 underway, for many of us, our daily routines are only a shadow of a resemblance to what they were pre-pandemic. While there are certainly perks to being able to work or learn from home, after nearly a year of doing so, we may be starting to feel some negative effects mentally, physically, and …
Looking for some Traditional Chinese Medicine tips on what to eat this winter? Read on! With winter solstice behind us, it is safe to say that we are truly in the thick of winter. Temperatures are dropping, days are short, and we are all trying to stay warm here in New York City. In Chinese …
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According to Chinese medicine philosophy, each year is divided into five seasons—spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and winter–each linked to a unique elemental energy. When we eat peas in the spring and pumpkin in the fall, or play under the sun in the summer and cozy up to a fire in the winter, we are attuned to the earth’s natural rhythms. Just as different seasons call for distinct forms of care, so do the different seasons of our lives.
According to Chinese medicine philosophy, each year is divided into five seasons—spring, summer, late summer, autumn, and winter–each linked to a unique elemental energy. When we eat peas in the spring and pumpkin in the fall, or play under the sun in the summer and cozy up to a fire in the winter, we are attuned to the earth’s natural rhythms. Just as different seasons call for distinct forms of care, so do the different seasons of our lives.
