Illuminate Your Life: a chinese medicine blog
Welcome, Fall
There’s a quiet shift that happens as fall arrives.
The light softens. The air changes. And our bodies often begin asking for something different, too—a little more rest, a little more nourishment, a little more time to turn inward.
Tips For A Vibrant Summer
As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to embrace the wisdom of Chinese medicine to stay balanced, energized, and healthy all summer long.
Autumn Nourishment
Conveniently, many of Fall’s veggies + fruits help repair summer’s damage….damage caused by sun exposure and heat. Appropriate diet can also help to cultivate a healthy metal element, which is most active during the fall months, and support a strong immune system.
Chinese Medicine’s Take on Summer
Summer is here and in Chinese Medicine we rejoice in welcoming the most yang time of the year. Yang indicates a full expansion of energy. The days are at their longest, the temperature is at its warmest, and we as humans are at our most active.