Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to Cool the Body This Summer
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the peak of Yang energy, the time when there is an abundance of growth, outward-moving energy, a feeling of intense joy, and a peak in creativity. Summer also corresponds to the Fire element, so it is important to strike a balance between the joy of the season and the fire it also brings. Read on for some tips to tame your fire and bring balance to your energies by staying cool and healthy this season!
#1: Participate in activities like Qi Gong
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) suggests embracing the warmth and light of the season in a mindful way. Participating in Qi Gong is a great way to support your heart and calm summer heat. The slow, cooling movements help to balance the fire element and nourish the heart. Heart-opening flows and crane forms can be particularly helpful. Other activities like walking, swimming, Tai Chi, and yoga are also great to promote movement and circulation in the body.
#2: Eat cooling foods
It’s tempting to go all in and eat very cold or frozen things in the summer, but introducing these very cold foods can cause a shock to your system and impede digestion. Instead, consider eating foods that are already cooler by nature: fruits and vegetables. In particular, greens, melons, cucumbers, and mint have excellent cooling properties. You may want to avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and greasy/heavy foods during the warm summer months. All these foods can cause internal heat to accumulate.
#3: Stay hydrated!
Drinking water is always important, but it’s particularly important to drink lots of water during the summer months. Drink water throughout the day, and add electrolytes as needed. Drinking herbal teas (mint, rooibos, elderflower, calendula, lavender, and chrysanthemum, for example) can also help to cool the body. Reducing your caffeine intake can also help your body stay well-hydrated.
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#4: Cool your body with Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs
Many traditional Chinese herbs have cooling properties and can help your body release excess heat. Many can be ingested in teas or soups, or used as tinctures to support your body. Our Homeopathy sessions at Wellness on Whyte can help guide you and point you toward herbs best suited to your needs.
Common TCM herbs for cooling:
- Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum)
- He Ye (Lotus Leaf)
- Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra)
- Bai Mao Gen (Imperata Root)
- Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum)
- Huang Qin (Scutellaria Baicalensis)
#5: Acupuncture for heat regulation
Our acupuncturists at Wellness on Whyte can help your body stay cool in the summer months through acupuncture. Stimulating specific meridians along the body will help regulate the body’s heat and promote cooling.
#6: Listen to your body
This may be obvious, but that doesn’t make it less important! Listening to your body can mean waking up earlier to enjoy the morning sun and avoiding the sun when the rays are at their hottest during midday. Make sure to schedule downtime to allow your body time to relax and replenish, even when you want to stay out late and socialize. Rest is essential for a balanced healthy body.
Make your wellness a priority, and if you’d like to book a consultation with our holistic healing and homeopathy consultants at Wellness on Whyte, feel free to book an appointment or call us with questions.
