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In Tune With the Seasons: Late Summer
One of the core tenants of TCM is the idea that humans are inextricably tied to the world they live in. It’s a Taoist precept that we are not separate from the world – we’re a reflection of it. From a practical level this is common sense. Some illnesses present more often in hotter climates than colder ones, for instance.
Combat Summer Heat with Traditional Chinese Medicine
With the hotter months comes all the staples of summer; oppressive heat, high humidity, and biting sun. As the temperatures climb our bodies are subjective to rapid and intense changes, which in turn can lead to a number of health issues unique to this time of year. The first and top concern is sunstroke. The Chinese called it Summer Heat and defined it as the following constellation of symptoms: