17. What Your Body Needs at the End of Summer: TCM for Digestion & Balance

Late summer is a beautiful transition between the outward energy of summer and the inward, grounding energy of fall. In Chinese medicine, this season is connected to the Earth element, Spleen and Stomach, digestion, nourishment, and how we process both food and life. In this episode, we’ll talk about: What late summer means in Chinese medicine The connection between the Spleen, Stomach, digestion, and energy How worry and overthinking can affect digestion, and how poor digestion can affect how we feel Why we don’t have to wait until fall to completely reset our lives Simple ways to nourish your body and gently prepare for the transition into fall You don’t need another extreme reset. Sometimes your body simply needs more nourishment, rhythm, rest, and a little less rushing.   Melissa Peters, L.Ac. 📧 [email protected] Join the TCM for Christians Facebook group and get my free weekly newsletter for more practical Chinese medicine and faith-based health tips. Sign up for the free newsletter at go.melissapetershealth.com