In Chinese medicine, summer is the season of the Fire element — a time of warmth, connection, joy, and outward expression. It’s also the season of the Heart, which governs not only our circulation but also our spirit (Shen), emotions, and sense of clarity and joy.
While summer brings light and vitality, it can also tip into burnout, insomnia, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm — especially if we’re overcommitted or overstimulated.
So how can we stay cool, grounded, and connected during this vibrant but intense time?
Summer Tips to Nourish the Heart and Stay in Balance
Eat Cooling, Hydrating Foods
Choose foods that help clear excess heat and support your body’s natural rhythms. Favorites this season include:
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Watermelon
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Cucumber
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Mint
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Berries
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Mung beans
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Lightly cooked leafy greens
Avoid heavy, greasy, or overly spicy foods, which can add internal heat and stress the digestive system (linked to the Heart and Small Intestine in Chinese medicine).
Limit Overstimulation
Too much screen time or multitasking can scatter your Heart spirit (Shen) and leave you feeling frazzled. Try carving out even 10 minutes a day to unplug, sit quietly, and breathe. Your nervous system will thank you.
Move With Joy
This is the season to connect with your body in playful, pleasurable ways. Whether it’s dancing, swimming, light cardio, an evening walk, or gentle stretching in the shade, movement helps regulate the Fire element and reconnect you to yourself.
Listen to Your Sleep
If you're waking frequently, feeling overheated at night, or just not resting deeply, it may be a sign your Heart needs support. Acupuncture is a powerful tool to calm the spirit, regulate sleep, and bring your system back into balance.
Feeling Off-Center? Let's Reconnect
If you’ve been feeling out of sync or emotionally drained, summer is a beautiful time to reset. Acupuncture can help you ground, center, and return to joy — even in the heat of the season.
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