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A gentle TCM-inspired guide to summer solstice acupuncture, Yang energy, and practical seasonal self-care for brighter days without burning out.

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One of the most common things people say after Li Xia (立夏): “My body suddenly feels heavy.” Not injured. Not sick. Just… Some people wake up already feeling tired. Others notice: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this pattern becomes especially common during early summer. Why Early Summer Often Feels “Heavy” After Li Xia, heat and…

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A lot of people think summer should feel energizing. More sunlight.Longer days.Better weather. But many people actually begin feeling: Some people even say: “I’m exhausted all the time… and all I want is sugar.” This pattern becomes surprisingly common during hot weather. Especially among stressed office workers in Burnaby. Sugar Cravings Are Not Always…
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A reflective wellness journal on how volatile summer weather can affect daily rhythm, energy and mood, with simple ways to feel more grounded in Burnaby and Greater Vancouver.
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Summer fatigue is more than feeling a little tired after a sunny day. For many women over 35, heat, light, busy schedules, and disrupted rhythms can create a quiet heaviness in the body.

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Right after Li Xia (立夏), many people expect to feel more energetic. Longer daylight.Warmer weather.More sunshine. But surprisingly, this is actually the time when many people begin feeling: A lot of people assume: “Maybe I’m just not sleeping enough.” But in Traditional Chinese Medicine, early summer is considered a major seasonal transition period for…