09/26/2025
đ Fall Wellness Tips from Chinese Medicine đ
In Chinese Medicine, autumn belongs to the Lungs, our breath, our boundary, our connection to both heaven above and earth below. It is the season of release, when nature reminds us that letting go is not loss but renewal. As the trees surrender their leaves, we too are invited to shed what no longer serves, to make space for clarity, inspiration, and inner stillness.
Here are ways to align yourself with the rhythm of fall:
đClear Clutter
Autumn teaches the beauty of release. A mindful sweep of your homeâclosets, cupboards, workspacesâmirrors the trees outside, dropping what is heavy and unnecessary. In doing so, you lighten your spirit, clear stagnant energy, and create sacred space for new visions to take root.
đNourish with Warm Foods đ˛
As the air chills, the body longs for warmth. Trade raw salads and icy drinks for slow-simmered soups, broths, roasted roots, and fragrant teas. Foods like squash, sweet potato, carrots, brussels sprouts, and cabbage ground and strengthen digestion, while spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom kindle the inner fire. This shift nurtures the Earth element and fortifies immunity, preparing you for the months ahead.
đWear a Scarf
In Chinese medicine, the back of the neck is the Wind Gate. Wind is said to carry âa hundred evilsââthe beginnings of colds, coughs, and seasonal illness. Guarding this vulnerable place with something as simple as a scarf protects your Wei Qi, your bodyâs first line of defense. It is an act of tenderness toward yourself, a small ritual of care before stepping into the crisp autumn air.
đBreathe & Meditate
Autumn is the inward season, a time when the spirit is especially accessible. Sit quietly, close your eyes, and follow the tide of your breathâinhale, exhale, release. Even a few minutes each day can calm the mind, strengthen the Lungs, and soften the weight of grief that often stirs in this season. With each breath, let go, and with each letting go, find renewal.
