Summer is winding down, which in Chinese medicine means that the intensity and dynamism of the fire season will soon give way to the earth time of year. Chinese medicine tradition parts ways from our four season model to accommodate a fifth season – otherwise known as the earth season or indian summer, that period […]
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What begins with ‘w,’ ends in ‘ater,’ comprises 60% of our bodies, and is so vital to our existence that going without it for more than a few days leads to death? You guessed it…WATER. In Chinese Medicine, the water element is related to the winter season and the kidney and bladder meridians so before […]
