Winter and Chinese medicine

Winter is a time for slef refelection - to go within and hibernate and listen to your own body. In Chinese Medicine - winter is associated with the water element, the paired organs are the kidney and the urinary bladder and winter is a time to nourish our bodies and replenish our energy ready for Spring. In winter the focus is on nourishing our body with warming foods such as soups, bone broth soup, casseroles, and slow cooked meals. It is a time to focus on sleep and staying warm.