Health in the Summer Season: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medicine, viewing the human being as part of nature, and thus each season provides an opportunity to harmonize the microcosm of our bodies with the macrocosm of the universe.

In this lecture, you will learn how each season, and summer in particular, can have specific effects on our health. Dr. Acquah will offer a clear description of summer time as seen in TCM. He will offer tips for how to prevent the negative effect of the heat and fire of summer on our minds, bodies and spirits. Topics will include: an overview of the summer months, symptoms of summer heat, organs that are governed by the fire element, and emotions that surface during the summer, along with some foods that will help to cool the heat and reduce fire. 

Speaker: Joseph Acquah, LAc, OMD