Chinese Medicine: How to Be Healthy in Summer

Chinese Medicine: How to Be Healthy in Summer
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The Chinese medicine element associated with summer is, not surprisingly, fire. The fire element is special because it provides that spark which inspires love for others as well as enthusiasm for new ideas and perhaps even an adventure.

Summer is the season of the year that is most yang. High yang means heat, maximum activity, and expansion.

When the fire element is in balance, your heart is strong and healthy, your mind is calm, your spirit joyful.
Jennifer Dubowsky
Jennifer Dubowsky
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Jennifer Dubowsky is a licensed acupuncturist with a practice in downtown Chicago, Illinois, since 2002. Jennifer maintains a popular blog about health and Chinese Medicine and In 2013, Jennifer released her first book, Adventures in Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbs and Ancient Ideas for Today.