The Journal

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Lindsey Thompson 1/10/23 Lindsey Thompson 1/10/23

Springtime Allergies? Start treating them in Winter

If you suffer from chronic springtime allergies, the best time to treat them naturally with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is for the duration of the winter.

Lindsey Thompson 12/19/22 Lindsey Thompson 12/19/22

Protect your health: Avoid fasting/cleansing in Winter

Fasting and cleansing can be quite beneficial to your health, but if done at the wrong time of the year, it can actually undermine your efforts. Every December, I start hearing patients planning for their January cleanse or fast. January seems like an excellent time to do a fast or cleanse to tie into New Year’s resolutions of a healthier you, but the 2000 year old wisdom of Chinese medicine would caution against it.

Lindsey Thompson 12/13/22 Lindsey Thompson 12/13/22

Why Winter is the best season for TMC eating?

The wisdom of Traditional Chinese medicine teaches us to embrace the yin nature of winter. This means it is a time to slow down, to get cozy, eat warm food, and relax our pace of life for the season.

Lindsey Thompson 12/13/22 Lindsey Thompson 12/13/22

Build your Kidney QI: How to exercise in winter

Chinese medicine has specific recommendations for when to exercise during the winter months, which I cover in the post: Exercise According to Yin And Yang.

Lindsey Thompson 10/25/22 Lindsey Thompson 10/25/22

Slowing Down for Autumn: Three health changes you can start today

Autumn weather can make us naturally inclined to drift off into introspection, memory, and nostalgia. If we are not careful, these wanderings down memory lane can lead to sorrow and melancholia… to avoid drifting off into melancholia, we can look at the lifestyle adaptations that the ancient sages in Chinese medicine suggested for autumn health.

Lindsey Thompson 10/18/22 Lindsey Thompson 10/18/22

Key foods to eat this Autumn for a strong Immune System

Food theory runs on two important principles. One, specific culinary ingredients will nourish the organs directly associated with the current season. Two, by nourishing the organs of the season, you are also strengthening and preparing your body for good health in the following season.