08/08/2026
Happy August, and happy Beginning of Autumn 🍂 We’ve entered Lì Qiū (立秋), the 13th solar term of the year, marking the gradual transition into autumn.
While it may still feel very much like summer, Yin is slowly growing as Yang begins to contract in the natural world.
The weeks ahead may remain warm, damp, and humid. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, lingering “dampness” can burden the Spleen and Stomach.
Dampness can show up as heaviness, water retention, lethargy, sluggishness, phlegm, loose stools, or a diminished appetite.
Here are our TCM tips to help you move through this seasonal transition with greater ease.
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