07/20/2026
Summer has a way of asking us to slow down even when we resist it.
If you've been feeling more fatigued than usual, noticing brain fog, restless sleep, or simply feeling weighed down, Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a different perspective. It may not be that you're doing too much it may be that your body is responding to the season.
In TCM, this time of year is known as Mang Zhong, when summer heat and humidity begin to work together, creating what practitioners call Damp-Heat. The result can show up as sluggish digestion, low energy, heaviness, and difficulty winding down at the end of the day.
Rather than pushing through, this season invites us to support the body with cooling foods, steady hydration, intentional rest, and practices that help restore balance.
One of our latest articles, written by Kevin Menard, L.Ac, explores how summer affects the body through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and shares practical ways to navigate the season with greater ease.
Read the full article through the link below and discover what this season may be revealing about your body.
https://dragonhemp.com/blogs/learn/summer-heat-tcm-mang-zhong-season
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In TCM, Mang Zhong marks the turn into summer heat and damp. Learn what the season reveals about your body — and how to stay cool, clear, and steady.