Water element
Hello midwinter! The cold well and truly arrived here in Dorset, and we had snow! I hope you’re managing to keep warm and have found moments of calm at what can be a busy time of year. Winter Solstice is today, the 21st of December, it marks the shortest day...
Boost immunity this Autumn
Hello Autumn! Such a beautiful time of year. It always takes me some time to adjust to the colder season, but the sunny days and vibrant colours have certainly helped to embrace the changes in lifestyle. Did you welcome it with ease? At the weekend I foraged for...
Earth element
The hot days of summer are winding down. The flowers are fading and the leaves are starting to brown as we prepare for the return to school and work. In Chinese medicine theory, this time of year is known as the Earth element. The season of harvest. Earth element is...
Fire element.
Hello Summer! The season of expansion. In Traditional Chinese medicine summer is classed as a yang season, and associated with the Fire element. An opportunity to harness light, to create energy and growth – just as the plants do. It’s important to take time to...