East Asian Medicine (EAM) teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to EAM, there are five seasons – winter, spring, summer, late summer and fall. Each season has many associations that help us adjust our habits…
In East Asian Medicine, dry skin is caused either by exposure to excessive dryness and heat (as in the dry heat produced by HVAC systems or radiators) or a deficiency of blood and fluids within the body. These causes can…
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is really a form of depression that affects people worldwide. It is most commonly experienced during the winter months. The symptoms of SAD include depression, hypersomnia, lethargy, difficulty concentrating, overeating, negative thoughts and…
The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year. The true yin nature of the year begins and we have to adapt and adjust until the longer, warmer days of spring and…