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Back to School: Lessons from Chinese Medicine on Navigating Transition
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Back to School: Lessons from Chinese Medicine on Navigating Transition

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Back to School: Lessons from Chinese Medicine on Navigating Transition

By anjuligeorge|2022-11-15T14:08:00-05:00September 5th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: breathwork, fall, Late Summer, Mend fellow, tips, transition|

The expanse and warmth we can feel in the season of Summer can give us a more loose concept of time, so when the calendar rolls around to September, we are often pressed to jump back into the routines and plans and the transition can be overwhelming for many. As we experience the last surges of heat before Earth cools herself for the Fall, we too are cooling-off from the thrills of summertime. While some folks are lamenting the loss of light, fun and freedom, others can feel exhilarated by the return of structure and order that the autumn [...]

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The Sun Sets On Summer
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The Sun Sets On Summer

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

The Sun Sets On Summer

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:00-05:00August 28th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: fall, Late Summer, transition|

The light is starting to change. The kids are heading back to school. Leaves are beginning to drop from the trees. It’s not yet Fall, we are still in Late Summer. In Chinese Medicine, these in-between days are recognized as a transition time and they bring their own set of challenges. For example, we know it’s time to let go of carefree and active summer days, and this saddens us. We may begin to crave focus and progress, but lack motivation and feel cluttered in our thoughts. This is also a time of nostalgia, reflection and drawing inward. We [...]

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(Ease the) Sufferin’ Succotash
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(Ease the) Sufferin’ Succotash

Acupuncturists, Nutrition, Seasonal Changes, Wellness

(Ease the) Sufferin’ Succotash

By sarahhumpal|2022-11-15T14:08:00-05:00August 20th, 2019|Categories: Acupuncturists, Nutrition, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: Late Summer, Mend fellow, nutrition, recipe, worry|

Photograph by Irina Iriser In a recent blog about Late Summer, there is a description of a number of symptoms of imbalance that are “damp” in Chinese Medicine. And, right now, I have every one of them. I’m feeling sluggish in my body, don’t want to move, wake feeling kind of phlegmy in my throat and sinuses. My brain is foggy, it’s hard to get my thoughts together, I find myself worrying more than usual, and my digestion and bowels are weird (TMI? #sorrynotsorry. Even though not everyone is used to talking about it, information about bowels are useful [...]

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Late Summer’s Emotion: Worry
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Late Summer’s Emotion: Worry

Mood, Seasonal Changes, Wellness

Late Summer’s Emotion: Worry

By mca_sarah|2023-08-23T10:27:09-04:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: emotion, five element, Late Summer, TCM, worry|

Excerpt from "Seven Emotions in TCM & How to Handle Them" Illustration by Anna Sudit The Five Emotions A diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is individualized from patient to patient. According to TCM, emotions and physical health are intimately connected. Joy, Worry, Grief, Fear and Anger are each associated with a particular organ/channel system in the body. For example, inappropriate anger can cause unexplained menstrual pain that can be treated using acupuncture, lifestyle and diet change as well as traditional herbal remedies. Five Element Model & Emotional Health Different seasons can stir different emotions. Of the five emotions [...]

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Late Summer and Digestion: Enjoying the Bounty
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Late Summer and Digestion: Enjoying the Bounty

Digestion, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Late Summer and Digestion: Enjoying the Bounty

By bethanydemarco|2022-11-15T14:08:01-05:00July 31st, 2019|Categories: Digestion, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: digestion, Late Summer|

As humidity and heat of the late summer swells, cicadas sing, the summer frenzy yields to a rhythm of activity and rest, many of us experience fatigue and digestive discomfort. Why is that? Let’s take a closer look at the Earth element, strongest in the late summer, and what it means for us from a Chinese Medicine perspective. Earth: The Element of Late Summer Earth represents abundant nourishment, unconditional love, and thoughtfulness. This season asks of us--what are we ingesting, on a body-mind-spirit level, that truly nourishes us? Are we slowing down to savor our meals, are we eating [...]

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June Feels Different from August. Here’s Why…
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June Feels Different from August. Here’s Why…

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

June Feels Different from August. Here’s Why…

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:08:01-05:00July 29th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Late Summer|

The Fifth Season Those smarties in the far, ancient east recognized long ago that the long Summer season actually had two distinct parts: Summer and Late Summer. While Summer is the time to stay up late to enjoy long days and beers with neighbors, friends and lovers, Late Summer is notably different. The last two weeks or so we have heard reports from you that you are more foggy, less focused, and downright lazy. Perfect. Late Summer has arrived. The Challenges of Late Summer: Sluggishness Procrastinating tendencies Feeling tired and heavy If you have felt unmotivated, you are not [...]

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