Welcome to this space for reflections on Traditional Chinese Medicine and everyday wellbeing.
Here, I will share insights drawn from classical Chinese medicine, offering gentle guidance to support balance, health, and resilience in daily life.
These blogs are intended to help you better understand your body, the rhythms of nature, and how small, thoughtful changes can make a meaningful difference to your overall wellbeing.
Supporting Your Energy Through Winter
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As the days grow shorter and colder, it’s natural to feel a little lower in energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is connected to the Kidney energy, which governs vitality, willpower, and deep reserves of strength.
This is the season to slow down, rest, and nourish both body and mind.
Simple ways to support yourself include:
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Choosing warming foods such as soups, stews, root vegetables, and whole grains
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Drinking warm water or herbal teas instead of cold drinks
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Getting plenty of sleep and allowing moments of stillness
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Keeping your lower back and feet warm, areas associated with Kidney energy
Acupuncture can help strengthen your energy, boost immunity, and ease the effects of stress — helping you stay balanced and resilient throughout the winter months.
Acupuncture and Immunity: Staying Well This Winter
Acupuncture and Immunity: Staying Well This Winter
Cold weather often brings an increase in coughs, colds, and fatigue. In Chinese medicine, this is seen as a time when our defensive Qi — the body’s natural protective energy — can become depleted.
Regular acupuncture treatments during winter can:
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Support the immune system
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Improve sleep and recovery
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Reduce stress, which weakens the body’s defences
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Help with respiratory conditions and seasonal fatigue
Alongside acupuncture, focus on gentle self-care: eat nourishing foods, stay hydrated, and make time to unwind. Keeping your energy balanced now helps prevent illness later — a classic example of how acupuncture works to maintain long-term wellness.