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Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) teaches that health comes from living in harmony with nature’s rhythms. So, how can we adapt Spring’s traditional CCM wisdom to the unique climate and seasonal transitions of South Australia? 

In both Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) and modern biomedical science, sleep timing and quality are considered crucial for health. CCM emphasizes the importance of aligning sleep with the body's natural rhythms, particularly by going to bed before the Gallbladder time (11 PM). Meanwhile, biomedical research highlights the significance of deep sleep and REM cycles, which are most restorative when sleep begins before midnight. This article explores both perspectives, examines how Qi-cultivating practices can enhance sleep efficiency, and provides some practical steps to reset sleep patterns for optimal health.

Winter in Classical Chinese Medicine is an Emotionally and psychologically aligningtime of rest, reflection, and Yin energy—key for emotional balance and preparing for the renewal of Spring.

In Classical Chinese Medicine, winter links to the Water element and governs the Kidneys & bladder, encouraging rest, conservation, and deep nourishment.

In East Asian medicine, particularly within the framework of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), food is not merely sustenance—it is medicine.