It is the season of the Earth element in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This is a time of harvest and abundance, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety as we begin our fall routine. Acupuncture...
The school year is upon us, and the freewheeling days of summer are shifting into the more structured days of fall. However, the warmth that still sits heavy in the humid air on these 85 degree days would say that summer is not quite over yet. In traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Late summer is the a season unto itself.
It is the season of the Earth element in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This is a time of harvest and abundance, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety as we begin our fall routine. Acupuncture can be a helpful way to balance the Earth element and promote overall health and well-being in late summer.
The Earth element is associated with the spleen and stomach, which are responsible for digestion and absorption. When the Earth element is balanced, we feel grounded, stable, and content. We are able to nourish ourselves and others, and we have a healthy appetite. However, when the Earth element is out of balance, we may experience digestive problems, fatigue, and anxiety.
Acupuncture can help to balance the Earth element by stimulating specific points on the body. These points can help to improve digestion, boost energy levels, and reduce stress. Acupuncture can also be used to treat specific health problems that are common in late summer, such as allergies, asthma, and respiratory infections.
If you are feeling stressed, tired, or out of balance in late summer, acupuncture can be a helpful way to improve your health and well-being. The skilled acupuncturists at the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey (ACNJ) use points related to the Earth element to keep you in balance with the shifting of the seasons.
Here are some of the specific benefits of acupuncture in late summer:
Improves digestion: Acupuncture can help to improve digestion by stimulating the spleen and stomach meridians. This can help to reduce bloating, gas, and constipation.
Boosts energy levels: Acupuncture can help to boost energy levels by counteracting the dampness of late summer that causes fatigue and feelings of lethargy.
Reduces stress: Acupuncture can help to reduce stress by stimulating relaxing the sympathetic nervous system.
Treats allergies: Acupuncture can help to treat allergies by stimulating the lung meridian. This can help to reduce the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, coughing, and runny nose.
Treats asthma: Acupuncture can help to treat asthma by stimulating the lung and kidney meridians. This can help to improve lung function and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks.
Treats respiratory infections: Acupuncture can help to treat respiratory infections by strengthening the immune system and clearing dampness from the lungs.
If you are considering acupuncture for late summer, it is important to talk to your acupuncturist about your specific health concerns. They can help you to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about acupuncture:
Acupuncture treatments are not the same for every person. The acupuncturists at ACNJ will provide an in-depth intake to develop a treatment that is unique to each patients needs and constitution.
Acupuncture is not always a cure-all, but it can be a helpful complementary therapy for a variety of health problems.
The number of acupuncture sessions needed will vary depending on the individual's health concerns.
Acupuncture may be covered by your insurance. Our billing experts will be happy to check on your insurance policy and will find out your exact coverage so you can know exactly what to expect.
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