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Summer in TCM: Caring for the Heart in the Season of Fire In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we do not experience all seasons the same way. Each season carries a distinct energetic quality, governs specific organ systems, and calls for a particular way of living and eating. Summer is the season of Fire — the most yang time of year — and it is governed by the Heart and Small Intestine. The summer solstice marks the peak of this yang energy: the longest day, the shortest night, a

It is one of the most common habits in modern life — reaching for an ice-cold drink, straight from the fridge, with every meal. It may feel "refreshing". But in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is one of the most consistently damaging things we can do to our digestive health. Understanding why requires a brief look at how TCM views digestion — and why warmth is not just a preference but a physiological necessity. The Digestive Fire — Spleen and Stomach in TCM In TCM, digestio