The theme for Winter is STAY WARM and here’s why: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we know that cold and dampness (hello, Maryland!) can enter the body suddenly or seep in slowly over a long period of time through the wei qi (protective qi) layer, specifically via the skin and lungs. It can also enter after eating cold, raw foods or adding ice to drinks. The kidneys (the organ of winter) are the source of warmth (Ming Men fire) in the body, kind of like a furnace. This “fire” diminishes as we age and can be damaged by improper diet, [...]