Summer Solstice and Chinese medicine

About the summer solstice

Summer solstice happens this year on Friday, June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EDT. This is the moment when the sun is at its highest point in the sky this year, and it is the longest day of the year. The solstice also marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere.

The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, which means “sun stands still”. Even with all of the excitement and activity of the summer season, the solstice reminds us balance this busy activity with rest, stillness and silence.

 

Interesting facts about the summer solstice

• The summer solstice happens at the same exact time for everyone, no matter where they live.
• In the southern hemisphere, this solstice marks the arrival of winter and the shortest day of the year.
• The date of the summer solstice varies each year because it depends on the moment that th sun reaches the northern most point from the equator.
• Your shadow will be the shortest shadow of the year on the day of the summer solstice.

 

How Chinese medicine can support you during the summer solstice

People often feel off or out of balance when the seasons shift, and they don’t know why. The summer solstice marks an important shift into the hotter summer weather. Sometimes, our bodies can struggle to adapt to climactic changes, which can result in depleted energy and make us more susceptible to illness and pain.

 

Chinese medicine helps by reconnecting people with the rhythm of nature. We design a personalized treatment plan to identify the best way to bring your energy back into balance and in tune with the season. Being in harmony with our environment has a positive effect on our health and wellbeing. You can read more in my blog The importance of seasonal acupuncture treatments.

 

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