Seasonal Wellness
Living in harmony with the seasons is a core element of the ancient Chinese tradition of yangsheng, or "nourishing life." It is thought to promote longevity and help to prevent disease. Here's how to stay healthy throughout the year according to this time-honoured practice.
Li Qiu - Beginning of Autumn
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Li Qiu, beginning August 7th-9th.
Chu Shu - End of Heat
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Chu Shu, beginning August 22nd-24th.
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Bai Lu, beginning September 7th-9th.
Bai Lu - White Dew
Qiu Fen - Autumn Equinox
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Qiu Fen, beginning September 22nd-24th.
Han Lu - Cold Dew
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Han Lu, beginning October 8th-9th.
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Shuang Jiang, beginning October 23rd-24th.
Shuang Jiang - Frost Descends
Li Dong - Beginning of Winter
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Qiu Fen, beginning November 7th-8th.
Xiao Xue - Lesser Snow
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Xiao Xue, beginning November 22nd-23rd.
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Da Xue, beginning December 6th-8th.
Da Xue - Greater Snow
Dong Zhi - Winter Solstice
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Dong Zhi, beginning December 21st-23rd.
Xiao Han - Lesser Cold
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Xiao Han, beginning January 5th-7th.
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Da Han, beginning January 20th-21st.
Da Han - Greater Cold
Li Chun - Beginning of Spring
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Li Chun, beginning February 3rd-5th.
Yu Shui - Rain Water
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Yu Shui, beginning February 18th-20th.
Seasonal wellness tips for the period of Jing Zhe, beginning March 5th-7th
Jing Zhe - Awakening of Insects
