Late Summer in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nurturing the Earth Element

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the year is divided into five distinct seasons instead of four. Nestled between the hot days of summer and the crispness of autumn is Late Summer, a transitional phase governed by the Earth element. This brief but vital season invites us to slow down, stabilize, and turn inward after the active yang energy of summer.… Read the rest!