25/07/2025
🧣 Feeling more tired, cold or flat than usual this winter? You’re not alone—and your body might be telling you your Yang energy needs support.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang is the warming, activating energy that fuels circulation, metabolism, and reproductive function. It supports everything from progesterone and ovulation to digestion and mood.
But winter is the most Yin time of year—cold, dark, and still. Yang naturally recedes, which means we’re more vulnerable to feeling depleted, cold or emotionally low.
✨ In TCM, winter is a time to slow down, store energy, and rest—just like nature does.
That means:
▪Going to bed earlier and getting more sleep
▪Eating warm, nourishing meals
▪Avoiding over-exertion and overstimulation
▪Gently supporting your body’s internal warmth
🍲 Warming Foods to Support Yang:
▪🐑 Lamb stews or soups with ginger and cinnamon
▪🍗 Roast chicken with rosemary and sage
▪🐟 Salmon or sardines, rich in warming fats
▪🍚 Sticky rice or rice porridge with cinnamon, nutmeg and goji berries
▪🥔 Pumpkin, sweet potato and parsnip roasted with cumin and olive oil
▪🥜 Toasted walnuts, peanuts, and sesame seeds to build warmth and strength
🧘♀️ Lifestyle Tips for Preserving Yang:
▪Stay warm—especially your lower back, abdomen and feet
▪Wear layers made from wool or natural fibres
▪Avoid cold drinks, raw salads and iced foods
▪Choose gentle movement like yoga or tai chi
▪Prioritise rest and reduce screen time at night
▪Soak feet in warm water before bed for extra grounding
🌿 Herbal Support can also be used and is often used to help with fatigue, low immunity, and recovery after illness or burnout—but it’s not one-size-fits-all.
💬 Want personalised guidance on herbs, foods or acupuncture support? Our degree-qualified Chinese medicine practitioners are here to help.
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