Chinese Medicine, with it's Taoist roots, has always found wisdom in living with an understanding of the cycles of nature. In the "Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine" the following advice is given:
In the three months of summer there is an abundance of sunshine and rain. The heavenly energy descends and the earthly energy rises. When these energies merge there is intercourse between heaven and earth. As a result plants mature and animals, flowers, and fruit appear abundantly.
One may retire somewhat later at this time of year, while still arising early. One should refrain from anger and stay physically active, to prevent the pores from closing and the qi from stagnating. Emotionally, it is important to be happy and easygoing and hold not grudges, so that the energy can flow freely and communicate between the external and internal. In this way illness may be averted in the fall..Problems in the summer will cause injury to the heart and will manifest in autumn.
