chinesemedicine

TCM gut health and microbiome specialist.

This human body which is the result of all of these rythmic processes is embedded in a world that is also composed of rythmic processes in the form of the alternating light and dark, warmth and cold of the seasons, and this has direct effects on the body's functioning through circadian rythmns.

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Even beyond circadian rhythms, it's now known that seasons directly impact immune functioning and even genetics. Chinese Medicine has understood this for thousands of years.

Even beyond circadian rhythms, it's now known that seasons directly impact immune functioning and even genetics. Chinese Medicine has understood this for thousands of years.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/seasonal-immunity-activity-of-thousands-of-genes-differs-from-winter-to-summer

Fascinating how ancient wisdom aligns with modern science! It's intriguing to see how our bodies adapt with the seasons.

💯 absolutely. We're part of the dance of creation, even if much of that dance is happening below our conscious awareness