In Chinese Medicine, we pay close attention to the way the seasons impact our health, as our bodies and minds reflect the world around us. If you tend to feel down this time of year, we can help! Check out our top tips to beat the winter blues.

In today’s world, it can be difficult to make your mental health a priority, but it requires the same attention as other aspects of your life. With the everything that is going on in the world, it’s more important than ever!

Summer is the time of the Fire element, and you may be more likely to find yourself experiencing physical and emotional symptoms related to the Small Intestine during this season.

Gratitude helps you feel more positive emotions, cope with stress, relish good experiences, sleep better, enhance empathy, deal with adversity and build stronger relationships.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offer a holistic and transformative approach to supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing.

This time of year can bring up emotional issues, such as depression, fatigue, or lack of motivation. The change of seasons can trigger “seasonal depression” or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which are depressive symptoms that show up at the same time each year.

Check out this lovely, short video from Lisa Abernathy for some Chinese medicine tips for emotional wellness during Fall and Winter.