WINTER TIME - June/July/August

Remember when your mum used to  say 'put on your shoes' and 'don't walk barefoot on the tiles because you'll catch a cold', well there is actually some truth to that.  In Chinese Medicine, Winter time corresponds to the Kidneys. And the first point of the Kidney channel starts under the ball of the feet and when 'cold' enters the channel, it can lower our energy and affect our immune function, causing a range of complaints from frequent urination, to sore lower back and knees and of course colds and flu.  So by simply covering our feet with socks, uggs or whatever else, we can help prevent the 'cold' getting in. Another easy method is to keep the lower back covered when it's cold, to keep the kidneys warm. And there is also the back of the neck where the 'cold' can enter, so be sure to keep it covered.

Unfortunately we cant always avoid getting ill, so when we feel like we might be on the verge of getting a cold or the flu, this is the time when we need to act to help reduce the length and severity that we do get sick.  It is the belief in Chinese Medicine that with a combination of acupuncture, herbs and cupping, we can strengthen our immune to fight off and reduce illness. Though with all medicine, Chinese and Western, individual results may vary. For more information, please refer to the Contact page.