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As Vancouver moves into mid-summer, small daily choices around meals, drinks, rest, and rhythm can help protect Spleen and Stomach balance in TCM terms.
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Summer insomnia can feel frustrating when the days are long, the air is warm, and your body seems slow to settle. This reflective journal explores why seasonal sleep changes happen and how small evening rituals may support calmer rest.

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A frustrating thing happens to many people during summer. They start eating lighter. More salads.More iced drinks.Smaller meals. But somehow… the belly still feels bigger. The body feels puffier.The face looks swollen.Energy gets lower. Some people even say: “I’m eating less than before, but gaining weight faster.” This becomes surprisingly common after Li Xia…