Late Summer – The Earth Element
10 August 2026
In acupuncture, there are two summers. What?!! Yes, really. There is Summer – May & June, the time when everything is green, still pushing upwards
In acupuncture, there are two summers. What?!! Yes, really. There is Summer – May & June, the time when everything is green, still pushing upwards
It’s Autumn – season of the Metal Element. Mornings have a crisp note in the air, and evenings are drawing in, as we head for
Winter is the most yin point of the year: dark, quiet, the season of rest. Nature conserves itself in stillness, stripped back to the essential.
Winter: the quiet power of restoration Winter is the time of year when we should rest and restore. Consider what is currently happening in nature:
Autumn – what does the word make you think? Long walks under blue skies kicking leaves, followed by a cosy fire – or dark dreary
Spring: nature bursting forth. I love the vibrancy of fresh blossom, the dynamic growth of a new plant forcing its way upwards through the soil.
Spring: it’s off the starting blocks, gathering pace. One minute you’re wrapped up in thick jumpers, hibernating. The next, we have light mornings, birds
Struggling with Winter? You’re not the only one! And, let’s face it, Lockdown doesn’t help. Five Element Acupuncture has some wonderful points to help people through
How can you help your health in each season? By following nature’s lead. Here are some tips for Autumn health. Pumpkin harvest in Autumn Autumn
Glorious Sunshine, time to go to the park or sit out in the garden. Not so great if you’ve got streaming eyes, a running nose
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