As fall’s crisp, dry air sets in, many people experience scratchy throats, dry coughs, or shortness of breath.
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), fall is the time when the lung system is most active—and therefore most vulnerable. Autumn dryness can sap the body’s moisture and irritate the delicate tissues of the respiratory tract, leaving you prone to irritating symptoms. Thus, keeping the lungs healthy supports easy breathing and strengthens the body’s protective energy—wei qi—its natural defense against seasonal illnesses.
By combining mindful breathing, light self-massage, and nourishing foods, you can strengthen your lungs.
Deep Breathing Exercise
Deep breathing does more than calm—it helps expand lung capacity, improves oxygen exchange, and clears stagnant air from the lower lungs, where pollutants and pathogens can linger.
Steps:
