Thyme for their lungs, thyme for their sore throats, thyme for their colds.
I find myself incorporating lots of thyme–and time–into my herbal practice. After working with my own family and midwifery families, I began to realize the remarkable benefits thyme has to offer to our children.
Low back pain often flares up during the cold winter months, and from a Qigong, Western herbal and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this is no coincidence. Winter is the season of the Water Element, associated with the kidneys, bones, and the lower back. By nurturing your kidney energy and aligning with the natural rhythms of winter, you can prevent and alleviate low back pain while promoting overall health and vitality.
Learn The Connection Between Winter, Kidneys, and Low Back Pain
Here we are in December, the darkest, most Yin time of year. Nature is asking us to slow down and reflect on the past so we can move gracefully into the future.Preparing myself for the Solstice and the New Year, I felt compelled to share with you how I process this pivotal and transformative time of the year.
Let's clear space, remember our ancestors, celebrate our victories, release our painful lessons, and step more fully into who we are becoming.
Keeping Your Womb Warm This Winter: Honoring the Full Moon and Womb Health
As the full moon rises and we approach the winter solstice, the rhythm of nature invites us to slow down and turn inward. This is a sacred time to honor the cycles of our bodies and the wisdom of our wombs. Just as the earth cools and contracts during winter, so too can our bodies become more susceptible to cold if we are not intentional about staying warm and nurtured.
One area that particularly benefits from warmth is the womb. Wise women rooted in the cycles of nature have long understood the importance of keeping the womb warm, especially in the colder months. A cold womb can lead to stagnation, painful menstruation, PMS, and other period-related imbalances. Let’s explore why womb warmth matters and how you can cultivate it through herbs, food, breath, and intentional practices this winter.