07/07/2026
A few more Chinese medicine-inspired tips for getting through a heat wave
In Chinese medicine, summer is associated with heat, expansion and the Heart. It’s a season that can feel bright, social and full of energy, but during a heat wave that intensity can tip into restlessness, irritability, poor sleep, headaches, heaviness or feeling completely depleted.
The aim is not to make the body cold, but to help it stay cool, calm and well-resourced.
Calm the Heart and Mind
Summer heat can stir the mind, making it harder to switch off at the end of the day. Try keeping evenings simple: dim the lights, reduce screen time, eat a little earlier and give yourself time to properly wind down before bed.
Eat Lightly
Hot weather can make digestion feel sluggish, especially with heavy, greasy or very spicy foods. Choose lighter meals, simple cooking and plenty of seasonal vegetables. Think fresh, hydrating foods that leave you feeling clear rather than weighed down.
Choose Shade and Slow Rhythms
Summer has a strong outward, yang quality, but a heat wave asks us to pace ourselves. Avoid the strongest midday sun where possible, keep the head and neck protected, and let your day move a little more slowly.
Chinese medicine is always about balance: enjoying the warmth and brightness of summer, while protecting the body from becoming overheated, overextended or run down.
And of course, please follow common-sense heat advice too: drink plenty of fluids, stay out of extreme heat where possible, and seek medical help if you feel faint, confused, very unwell, or stop sweating in extreme heat.
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