10/22/2025
FALL WISDOM: Trading crop tops for cozy layers 🍂
As temperatures drop, Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds us that prevention is the ultimate medicine.
Here's some ways to protect your health this season:
1. KEEP YOUR FEET + ANKLES WARM 🧦
In TCM, your kidneys are the foundation of your body's vital energy (Qi) and immunity. They're closely connected to your feet through meridian pathways. Cold feet can weaken kidney function, leaving you vulnerable to illness. Think of warm socks as your first line of defense against fall and winter bugs.
2. PROTECT YOUR NECK WITH A SCARF 🧣
The back of your neck contains crucial acupuncture points called "Wind Gates" (Feng Fu and Feng Chi).
When exposed to cold wind, these points become entry ways for what TCM calls "pathogenic wind-cold" - leading to stiff necks, headaches, body aches, and that run-down feeling that precedes getting sick. A simple scarf creates a powerful protective barrier.
The TCM Philosophy: Your body is most vulnerable during seasonal transitions.
By dressing appropriately and keeping these key areas warm, you're not just staying comfortable - you're actively supporting your immune system and maintaining balance
Stay warm, stay well ✨
