Boosting Winter Immunity with Korean Medicine
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Boosting Winter Immunity with Korean Medicine
Winter is the season when kidney energy flourishes. In Korean medicine, this is called 'dongjiang (冬藏)' — a time to conserve and store energy.
Three Ways to Stay Warm and Healthy
- Foot Bath (足浴): Soaking your feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes before bed helps improve blood circulation.
- Abdominal Warmth: Keeping the lower abdomen warm is essential. Use a heat pack or warm compress.
- Regular Sleep: Going to bed before 11 PM supports the kidney's natural recovery functions.
Winter: The Season for Tonics
The Dongui Bogam records that 'taking tonics around the winter solstice is beneficial.' A personalized herbal prescription matched to your constitution can help restore weakened immunity.
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