From chilled tomato salads to warm rice with herbs, learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine guides us in choosing summer foods that cool, nourish, and prepare us for the seasons ahead.

Summer may be hot, but modern life often keeps us chilled. From a TCM perspective, protecting your body—even in warm weather—is key to staying healthy. Here are a few simple ways to layer smart, guard your Qi, and stay in balance through the season.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ovulation shines like summer—radiant, warm, and full of connection. Explore the unique Heart–Uterus link through the Bao Mai and why emotional wellbeing is vital for menstrual health.

Summer in TCM is all about heat, activity, and outward movement—but it also requires rest, rhythm, and connection. Learn how to live with the season instead of against it, and build resilience for the seasons to come.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Heart is the sovereign of the body—the home of the spirit (Shen), and the source of joy, clarity, and meaningful connection. This post explores how to care for the Heart during its seasonal peak in summer through rest, laughter, and the art of joyful expansion.

The Fire element teaches us how to connect, express joy, and tend the warmth within. Learn how this summer energy shapes our emotions, sleep, and spirit — and how to care for it when the flame burns too hot (or too low).