In Traditional Chinese Medicine, health is achieved by living in balance with nature and the seasons.  Winter, the season of the Water Element, is the season for slowing down, reflecting, and conserving our resources.  We all feel this tendency, but we don’t always listen to our bodies.  In Western culture, being active is rewarded and expected.  We can often feel compelled to keep up the hectic pace that is typical in our culture and daily lifestyles.

Winter is the the season associated with the kidneys, bladder, and adrenal glands.  It’s the time of year when these organs are most active, accessible, and even vulnerable.  Winter is the time that these organs are more receptive to being restored, nurtured and energized; but in turn, it is also when they can become easily depleted.