Winter Health

In TCM Winter is an opportunity to focus on the health of the kidneys and urinary bladder. Imbalances of these channels are more common in our cold damp weather.

The kidney acupuncture meridian begins at the bottom of the foot and travels up the inside of the leg to the pelvis, low abdomen, and ends at the chest. Our body will let us know when we are exhausting these reserves because symptoms along the channel will arise, such as low back ache, weak knees, frequent urination, and menstrual or fertility issues. Other signs of imbalance include: exhaustion, autoimmune flare ups, very low motivation, excessive fear and anxiety, and skeletal disorders. The Urinary bladder meridian is the longest of the body: beginning at the eyes, the channel travels over the head to the back of the neck, down the sides of the spine to the sacrum, to the backs of the knees, down the calves, to the ankles, ending at the outside of the little toe. Physical signs of imbalance include back pain, bladder pain, vertigo and headaches, vision issues, and urinary incontinence, bladder infections. Specifically keeping lower back and abdomen warm and of course having warm nourishing foods & drinks. (Our spleen doesn’t like cold food in the winter!!! )

Any of above symptoms book an appointment ..Stay well👍😇