Acupuncture and Seasonal Health in Lewes
In Chinese medicine, the body is understood as part of its environment — not separate from the changes in weather, light, temperature, and pressure that come with each season. These changes affect how we sleep, digest, move, and regulate emotion.
Seasonal acupuncture helps your system adjust. It supports immune function, prevents flare-ups, and prepares the body to respond more clearly to what’s happening around it. Rather than wait for symptoms to worsen, treatment can strengthen the systems most likely to come under strain as the seasons shift.
When Seasonal Treatment Is Helpful
Many people notice patterns across the year:
Tiredness or heaviness in late summer
Tension and frustration in spring
Aches, grief, or low mood in autumn
Sleep issues, cold limbs, or fatigue in winter
When these patterns become consistent, it may be a sign that your system is struggling to adapt. Acupuncture can help by clearing what’s no longer needed, and reinforcing what supports resilience through the coming months.
Seasonal Patterns and the Five Elements
Spring (Wood)
Growth and movement begin to return. This can aggravate Liver-related symptoms — such as menstrual irregularities, headaches, irritability or tightness through the ribs or neck. Treatment helps support smoother movement and reduce internal pressure.
Summer (Fire)
The Heart system is most active. People may feel over-stimulated, restless, or unable to settle at night. Symptoms like palpitations, heat, anxiety, and poor sleep are common. Treatment supports the Heart, calms the mind, and helps the body regulate warmth.
Late Summer (Earth)
This is the time of digestion and transition. You may feel heavy, foggy, or bloated. Treatments support the Spleen and Stomach to maintain energy and clarity, especially if the body is prone to damp or fluid retention.
Autumn (Metal)
Linked with the Lung and Large Intestine, this is a season of release. Skin issues, allergies, coughs, or emotional constriction may appear. Acupuncture supports elimination, moisture balance, and the ability to let go of what’s built up.
Winter (Water)
The body turns inward to conserve energy. The Kidney system is most active, governing rest, recovery, and long-term reserves. Treatment helps support sleep, hormonal regulation, circulation, and resilience to cold and fatigue.
Preventative and Supportive Care
Seasonal treatments can be used:
At the change of each season to support smoother transitions
Preventatively, before symptoms appear
During life transitions where your system feels more sensitive
Alongside regular treatment as the seasonal focus shifts
Each session includes a full consultation. Points are chosen based on your current state, any recurring patterns, and what’s needed to help your body stay steady through the months ahead.
Rooted in Classical Chinese Medicine
Seasonal treatment is not a modern idea — it’s drawn from core Chinese medical texts and based on observation over centuries. It isn’t about following trends or adding extras. It’s about timing your care so it works with your system, not against it.
If You’re Noticing a Seasonal Pattern
If you tend to struggle at certain times of year — or simply want to support your system more clearly through seasonal changes — you’re welcome to come in.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk it through and see where best to begin.