
07/30/2025
In Eastern medicine, Summer is linked to the heart and small intestine meridian systems, emphasizing joy, relationships, and yang energy. This season encourages vitality, movement, and connection with nature.
Support your health this Summer by:
• Eating with the season: Choose cooling, hydrating, and nutrient-dense foods like fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and teas such as green tea, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle to help clear excess heat.
• Increasing movement: Embrace the season’s energy with activities like swimming, hiking, cycling, and running.
• Supporting digestion: Eat smaller, frequent meals to aid the small intestine, the organ associated with summer.
• Protecting against temperature changes: Avoid overheating and limit exposure to air conditioning to maintain internal balance.
• Opening the heart: The heart governs connection and joy but can also be affected by stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Balance through movement, mindfulness, or consult with a mental health counselor or acupuncturist for support.
Thank you for your support!