Traditional Chinese Medicine Wisdom for Preventive Wellness in Dubai's Changing Seasons
Dear Dubai friends, have you noticed the refreshing coolness in the evening breeze? The UAE's "winter" season is quietly approaching, with increasingly noticeable temperature differences between day and night. While this pleasant coolness is welcome, it's also the season when cold and flu viruses are most active.
"Superior doctors prevent disease" - The highest form of healthcare is preventing illness before it occurs. This autumn, let's embrace this preventive wisdom to build robust health from within.
TCM considers the back the "yang mansion" - protecting it is crucial during seasonal transitions.
Add light jackets morning and evening to prevent cold invasion through the back
"Cold enters from the feet" - keep thin socks handy for air-conditioned spaces
Protect the Dazhui point (C7 vertebra) which is vulnerable to wind invasion
Dubai's constant air conditioning can deplete Lung Yin. Here's how to maintain balance:
Maintain 40%-60% humidity with humidifiers or water evaporation techniques
Arabic date tea with fresh ginger slices to warm and moisten simultaneously
Warm foot bath for 15 minutes until light sweating appears
Perfectly aligns with TCM "nourish yin in autumn" principle. The slow-cooked grains and meat create a warming, easily digestible breakfast that supports spleen and stomach health.
Warms the middle energizer and boosts Qi for afternoon tea. Dates nourish blood while ginger circulates energy, creating perfect autumn energy support.
TCM advises "sleep early, rise early in autumn" - aligning with natural rhythms optimizes energy flow.
10-11 AM
Gentle walking or Tai Chi to activate yang energy
4-6 PM
Moderate exercise while yang energy is still strong
Before Bed
Gentle massage and breathing exercises to calm shen (spirit)
Be prepared for seasonal changes with these essential wellness tools:
36 times, then swallow saliva to nourish kidney essence
Yingxiang point (beside nostrils) to strengthen lung defense
Zusanli point (below knees) to boost immunity and digestion
Practice gratitude meditation to counter autumn melancholy affecting lungs