Written by Julie Festa, L.Ac.
It's February, the middle of winter, and though the Los Angeles skies may be filled with sunshine more days than rain, it is still a good idea to be mindful of the ways of nature. Winter is a time to slow down, be quiet, go inside, and reflect. It is a time to consolidate and nourish yin, to protect the body and to preserve one's warmth. In Chinese medicine, the season of winter is ruled by the element Water. The organ systems associated with the Water element are the Kidney and the Urinary Bladder. In the winter it is important to support the Kidney as it is the root of all energies in the body.
