Early Summer
June 5-June 21, 2025
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Grain in Ear Wellness Guide | Support Your Yang, Expel Dampness, and Calm the Mind From June 5th to the Summer Solstice, this 15-day period marks a powerful seasonal shift—Yang energy peaks, and damp-heat intensifies in both the environment and the body. If you’ve been feeling: Hot and irritable on the upper body, but cold and tired in the lower body Poor appetite, low energy, or trouble sleeping Mentally foggy or emotionally reactive …it may be your body’s way of signaling “rising fire above, weakness below”—a common imbalance during this time. With the right seasonal support, you can turn this challenge into a healing opportunity.
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Topics Included in This Grain in Ear Wellness Guide
What is “Grain in Ear”? • Why this time is critical for nourishing Yang and rebalancing fire • The natural changes in your body during this solar term Daily Lifestyle Tips: Don’t Rush to Cool Down • Why you shouldn’t start air conditioning too early • How to protect Yang energy in everyday life • Ginger & red date tea: a simple solution to “air-con fatigue” Seasonal Eating: Clear, Bitter, Sour & Warm • Food principles for this period: eat light, avoid raw/cold excess • Recommended ingredients like bitter melon, mung beans, lotus seed • Tea & tonic ideas tailored to your body type Rest and Sleep: Best Time to Recharge the Heart and Mind • Why sleeping before 11 PM is vital • The secret power of the “Zi-Wu sleep schedule” (midday and midnight rest) • How to calm heart fire and improve summer sleep Movement and Mood: Balance Body and Emotions • When and how to exercise without draining energy • Gentle activities that strengthen and calm • 5 tips to ease frustration and keep your heart cool Three Things to Avoid This Season • Don’t stay up late, don’t over-chill your body, and don’t let emotions run wild • Learn how to protect your Yang and inner balance with small daily changes
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Preventing Internal Dampness
As spring turns into summer, many people begin to feel sluggish, tired, bloated, or mentally foggy—even after a full night’s sleep. Digestion slows down, the skin breaks out more easily, and energy feels stuck. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these aren’t random symptoms—they’re classic signs that “dampness” may be accumulating in the body. But what exactly is dampness? It’s not just humidity in the air. It’s a pathogenic factor that can build up internally when the body’s systems are out of balance. It’s sticky, heavy, and stubborn—often linked to chronic digestive issues, skin problems, joint pain, and even emotional fatigue. This guide will walk you through: •Why dampness tends to worsen during late spring and summer •How to recognize it through symptoms, tongue signs, and emotional patterns •What makes dampness so tricky to treat—and how TCM classifies it •Simple lifestyle changes, foods, herbs, and acupressure points to help your body dry out and feel lighter again By the end, you’ll begin to see how this ancient wisdom can help you feel clearer, stronger, and more energized—starting from the inside out.