Settling into the longer nights and cooler weather of winter brings a feeling of hibernation. This is naturally a time for storing our energy and staying home more than usual.
Ideally, we should be sleeping longer restful hours, and eating warmer foods. Although turning the page of the calendar will not catapult us into a new reality, a new calendar page holds so much promise.
Considering the changes we’ve made and the changes to come, how can we be an even better friend to ourselves?
I’ve put together this Winter Medicinals Checklist to support your health in rhythm with the season.
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that each season is associated with organ function. Winter is associated with function of the Kidney and Urinary Bladder.
Symptoms of suboptimal function may include dry skin, low back stiffness, ear ringing, infertility, general anxiety, lack of willpower, and fear ... to name a few.
These symptoms are also telling us we’re overdue for some health support ~ Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and a re-evaluation of our habits can help.