Written by Julie Festa, L.Ac.
July brings us into the peak of summer. With the long hot days and relatively short hot nights, our bodies need the balance of yin in order to thrive in the summer season. Summer is the time of the Fire element, whose organs include the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and Triple Burner. The Pericardium is also known as the Heart Wrapper or Heart Protector. In Chinese medicine, the Pericardium plays an important role in maintaining heart health and soothing the spirit.
