Be Like a Bear: Embracing Winter the Traditional Chinese Medicine Way
Winter and the Element of Water In TCM, winter is associated with the water element, representing rest, reflection, and restoration. It’s time for all of us to be like a hibernating bear; to slow down and conserve energy, aligning with nature’s rhythms. When we fight against this natural seasonal inclination, we can suffer fatigue and burnout, lowered immunity, seasonal depression, and cold-related aches and pains. [...]