Chinese Medicine and the Heart of Summer

Chinese Medicine and the Heart of Summer
Chinese Scholars Botanical Garden in Staten Island, NY. Ingrid Longauerova/Epoch Times
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Hot summer days are an appropriate time to think about the fire element and its corresponding organ, the heart. 

The longest, warmest, and brightest days of the year are related to the fire element. The warmth of fire is needed for all transformation, such as the process of maturing plants and the ripening of fruits and vegetables that sprouted in the spring.

Lynn Jaffee
Lynn Jaffee
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Lynn Jaffee is a licensed acupuncturist and the author of “Simple Steps: The Chinese Way to Better Health.” This article was originally published on AcupunctureTwinCities.com
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