10/18/2025
Individuals managing chronic conditions frequently report a worsening of symptoms during the autumn months, a phenomenon often referred to as the "October slide."
Common manifestations can include heightened fatigue, dizziness, headaches, cognitive impairment, and musculoskeletal pain.
Why the October slide happens:
* Shorter days, cold temps, and changes in air pressure can set off your symptoms.
* More viruses and seasonal allergies in the fall can make things even tougher.
* Being inside more means less Vitamin D, which can make you tired, achy, and dizzy.
* The school year starting and the end of the year coming up can add to the stress and make it harder to handle your symptoms.
Management typically involves self-care, such as proper hydration, nutrition, rest, and consulting with healthcare providers. 🧘♀️🍎🩺
In accordance with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the autumn season is considered a period to focus on dryness, the Metal element, and the Lung and Large Intestine meridians.
Supporting these systems includes incorporating hydrating and warming foods, implementing wind protection measures (hats, warm socks and scarves), and engagement in activities that promote emotional well-being. 🌱☯️
Nutrition could include pears, apples, honey, and root vegetables, complemented by herbal teas like chrysanthemum, to mitigate the dryness.🌱☯️
Practicing Self-compassion and avoidance of overexertion is recommended, as autumn encourages energy conservation.🌱☯️
Gentle exercises such as Tai Chi or Qigong are beneficial for supporting lung function.🌱☯️
The practice of mindfully releasing stress, old habits, or emotional burdens is encouraged to promote alignment with the large intestine season's emphasis on letting go.🌱☯️
Acupuncture could be a great part of your fall health routine. It might help you handle the October Slide by:
* Mitigating the intensity of seasonal stress and anxiety.
* Promoting improved and extended sleep.
* Enhancing the immune system's function.
* Increasing energy levels and contributing to overall well-being.
* Contributing to the reduction of stress hormone levels.
* Facilitating relaxation and a sense of calm.
* Alleviating the severity of anxiety and seasonal mood fluctuations.
* Improving focus during periods of reduced daylight.
* Aiding in relaxation and quieting the mind.
* Promoting uninterrupted sleep throughout the night.
* Contributing to a refreshed feeling upon waking.
* Providing relief from nasal congestion.
* Facilitating a quicker recovery from illness.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
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