In winter, the wind is cold, the grass and trees are withered, and all living things go into hiding. The human body’s Yang energy also goes into hiding. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Yang energy refers to the body’s warmth, energy, and vitality, so in winter, your body naturally tries to conserve energy and warmth ...
The winter season brings a high incidence of vascular disease — both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular. But traditional Chinese medicine gives you some essential tips on things you can do to help prevent vascular disease in the winter. According to Chinese medicine, the main reason is that blood vessels constrict when the weather turns cold, including ...
When you arrive home in winter and are cold and hungry, there is nothing better than sitting down to a hot bowl of soup. Winter has often been given a bad rap, as it brings the cold and flu season. However, with a little effort, there is no reason for your health to suffer during the ...
As the Northern Hemisphere descends into the depths of winter, many of us are really dreading the chill, and some areas are feeling it already. However, this is nothing compared to the freezing temperatures in the coldest places in China. Just reading about the annual Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin gave me a real sense of the ...
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” — John Muir Ah, nature’s wisdom. It’s a balm for the spirit and an education for the soul. It has nurtured a wealth of poetry and literature, inspired some of the most treasured works of art, and moved musicians to create ...
Preserving your kidneys’ yang qi is important for resisting spring diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is said that winter is a time for the kidneys. The kidneys are very important in TCM as: They store your essence from your parents; They store the “jing” that is responsible for your mental and physical development, and is the basis for whether you can reproduce; ...
When the winter temperatures roll in, it’s human nature to want to cozy up indoors and nap until spring comes. But if you do, you’re going to face an uphill battle getting back into shape for summer. Instead of entirely abandoning your routine until the earth thaws, try mixing it up to stay motivated even ...
During the winter months when the weather gets cold, people turn their attention to taking care of their hearts and the health of their blood. Ripe tomatoes are considered a good food choice to provide protection for the ticker. Tomatoes are also considered efficacious in the fight against cancer. There are many varieties and shades ...
Winter will be hitting America within the next few weeks. The way you dress will inevitably have to change so as to protect your body from extreme cold, as in winter you need to dress warm. 3 things to keep in mind to dress warm in winter 1. Layers You have to wear three layers ...
Winter will be hitting the United States in a couple of months. Some experts are apprehensive that the colder temperatures might trigger a rise in COVID-19 cases. People are likely to be restricted indoors for a longer period of time due to the faster spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, we have Norway to show us how ...
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