07/06/2026
☀️ SUMMER IN TCM — are you supporting your Heart this season?
Summer is Fire season. In TCM, it's governed by the Heart and Small Intestine — and when the heat rises, so does the demand on these organ systems.
Signs your Heart is struggling in summer:
🔴 Can't sleep or racing mind at night
🔴 Palpitations or chest heat
🔴 Anxiety, restlessness or emotional overwhelm
🔴 Excessive sweating
🔴 Loss of joy or sudden social withdrawal
🔴 Red tip on your tongue
Eat this in summer:
✅ Watermelon — clears Heart heat, hydrates deeply
✅ Mung beans — TCM's classic heat-clearing food
✅ Bitter greens — rocket, watercress, dandelion
✅ Berries and cherries — nourish Heart blood
✅ Chrysanthemum or peppermint tea — calm the Shen
✅ Cucumber — nature's internal air conditioner
✅ Citrus — cooling, supports Liver and digestion
Avoid or reduce:
❌ Alcohol and coffee — heat the body, agitate the Heart
❌ Heavily spiced and fried foods
❌ Excessive iced drinks — damages Spleen Qi
❌ Late nights and overstimulation
💧 Pro tip: warm tea actually cools you better than cold drinks — it triggers healthy sweating and lowers body temperature naturally.
The Heart houses your Shen — your spirit and mind. Protect it this summer with food, rest, and calm.
Full summer guide on the blog 👉 link in bio