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How the Earth Element Supports Life’s Transitions in Traditional Chinese Medicine How the Earth Element Supports Life’s Transitions in Traditional Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season carries its own energetic qualities, organs, emotions, and elemental correspondences. While the fire of summer blazes with activity and outward expression, there comes a moment when…
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As the sun begins its gentle descent and the days slowly shorten, our bodies naturally begin to shift in rhythm with the changing season. Late summer, nestled between the blazing heat of summer and the crisp cool of autumn, is governed by the Earth element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This transitional time calls for…
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Honoring the Energetic Shift Into Autumn In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the movement of time is cyclical. Each season carries its own energetic qualities, and our well-being depends on our ability to harmonize with them. As we approach the transition from late summer into autumn, this shift is more than just a change in temperature…
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A Calming Breath Practice for Late Summer Evenings In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), late summer holds a unique position. It is not merely a transition from the fiery energy of summer to the crisp coolness of autumn, but a season of its own, ruled by the Earth element. During this time, the body naturally begins…
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The Wisdom of Balance: Letting Yang Yield to Yin In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we often return to one fundamental truth: everything moves in cycles. Energy rises and falls, warmth becomes cold, action gives way to rest. These changes are not just observed in nature but within us. The practice of aligning with these rhythms…
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen plays a much larger role than simply assisting with digestion. It is also deeply involved in how we think, process emotions, and stay mentally focused. When the Spleen is balanced, the mind feels clear and centered. But when it is weakened or overstimulated, we may feel scattered, anxious, and…
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer belongs to the Earth element. It is a time of ripening, grounding, and transition. During this period, the focus shifts to the Spleen and Stomach — the organs responsible for digestion, nourishment, and the smooth transformation of food into energy. When Spleen Qi is strong, digestion is easy, the…
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As the week winds down, it is worth taking a breath to look inward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is not measured only by physical symptoms but by our ability to stay connected to our center, adjust to change, and return to balance after times of movement or stress. This week, we explored the concept…
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In a world that pulls us in every direction, many people crave the feeling of being centered. But what does that actually mean? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), centeredness is not just a vague sense of calm or focus. It has a clear meaning, deep roots, and practical methods to cultivate it. Understanding this concept…
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Stillness at the Peak of Summer At the height of summer, when the days stretch long and bright, the natural world is alive with movement. Yet within this fullness, there is a quiet invitation to pause. To slow down. To listen. Summer, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is ruled by the Fire element. It is a…