01/07/2026
Supporting the Kidneys
In Chinese Medicine, winter is associated with the kidneys, considered the foundation of energy, resilience, and long-term vitality. This system supports growth, reproduction, bone health, and the body’s ability to adapt to stress over time.
Winter invites us to protect and conserve this deeper energy rather than spend it too quickly.
Supporting the kidneys in winter often means slowing down and prioritizing rest.
Warm, nourishing foods like soups, stews, bone broth, beans, lentils, root vegetables, eggs, and well-cooked grains help replenish energy. Keeping the body warm, especially the low back and feet, and allowing for more sleep and quieter evenings can also be deeply supportive.
Branch to Root Medicine winter care may include acupuncture to support kidney energy and circulation, moxibustion to gently warm and nourish the body, herbal medicine to replenish depleted reserves, and personalized lifestyle guidance to help you move through the season with steadiness.
Together, these approaches support resilience now, and help preserve energy for the year ahead.
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