Skip to content
Hummingbird Wellness Boulder, 3775 Iris Ave. #6, Boulder, CO 80301
  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
Book now

Tips for Staying Healthy this Winter

  • By Joaquina Cante
tips for staying healthy this winter

Chinese Medicine and other practices teach that we should live in harmony with the energy of the different seasons. Winter is about introspection after a long period of growth during the warmer months. It’s a time to slow down and nourish your body and soul as you plant the seeds for renewed vitality in the New Year. Remember that even though the slower yin processes dominate in winter, one must stay active enough to keep the spine and joints flexible.

 

Winter Meditation

Slowing down during winter can allow us the space to meditate and answer the deeper questions of life. This helps bring more awareness to the patterns and behaviors that are playing in the background of our lives. Just allow these things to surface as you calmly breathe through them. This will activate the organ systems, channels, and emotions involved.

Winter Supplementation

Immune-supporting herbs and supplements help combat the cold and flu season. Some things that I love are high-quality mushrooms, Vitamin C, and Chinese herbal formulas. It’s important to keep your digestion strong as well. If you are having digestion issues, probiotics are a great place to start, but sometimes, additional support and nourishment are necessary. Contact your local alternative medicine practitioner for help with this.

Warm Nourishing Foods

During winter, one cools the body’s surface and warms the core. This is why it’s important to eat warm, nourishing foods

  • Eat root vegetables like carrots, onions, potatoes, beets, and winter squash. Miso soup is a nourishing winter soup that provides a healthy way to get the moderate amount of salt you need.
  • Eat foods that are high in calcium to strengthen your kidneys. aduki beans would be a particularly good addition to your Winter diet. Black beans, black “wood ear” mushrooms, and black “cloudier” mushrooms will also add robustness to your Kidney energy.  I personally love Reishi mushrooms.
  • Scallion Broth: This simple broth will help you sweat lightly and is an excellent remedy for preventing and getting rid of colds:
    • Take one scallion and chop it up.
    • Boil in water for 5 to 10 minutes. (Keep the lid on the pot to prevent vapor from escaping.)
    • Flavor with tamari.
    • Sip it slowly, bundle up, then lie down, or go to sleep.
  • Ginger: If scallion broth doesn’t suit your culinary fancy, try ginger tea:
    • Put a couple of slices of fresh ginger in one and one-half cups of water.
    • Boil for 5 to 10 minutes. (Time it based on how strong you like your ginger tea.)
    • Keep the lid on the pot to prevent vapor from escaping.
    • Add a little honey and lemon.
    • Sip it slowly, bundle up, then lie down, or go to sleep.

    Scallion broth is the more effective of the two remedies, but if, for some reason, it doesn’t appeal to you, ginger tea is a good alternative.

Winter Health Tips

Here are some things to be aware of as you become more conscious about how to stay healthy in Winter:

  • Moderate the amount of salty food you eat.
  • Stay away from diuretic foods, like celery.
  • Remember that caffeine is particularly hard on the kidneys. Consider drinking tea or decaffeinated coffee.

Healing Practices

The cold winter weather challenges the immune system, so we are more susceptible to colds during this time. Traditional Chinese medicine uses acupuncture and moxabustion as the main treatments to help boost the immune system. Other great modalities are a regular Qi Gong practice to increase the flow of vital energy, dietary recommendations to improve digestion, and herbal protocols to support your overall health. All these practices are great in the winter months to help relieve stagnant energy caused by a lack of activity due to the cold weather. During this time, we can also rest a lot to replenish qi.

 

Reminder: If you need help with your winter protocol of staying healthy, come into Hummingbird Community Acupuncture for a treatment.  

Previous
Next
Share the Post:

Related Posts

reboot your meditation practice
Spirituality
How to Reboot Your Meditation Practice

With the new year and Tuesday’s New Moon in Capricorn that just passed by, it is an ideal time to reevaluate how we shape our

Read More
Spirituality
Following Your Medicine Path

Following your medicine path is a continuous challenge. What does this mean? How can you begin to reflect this in your life?

Read More
how to practice self care
Self Care
Self Care: How to Change Your Mindset

There’s that good old self-care peaking its head out again.  Maybe you are one of the people who hear this and roll your eyes as

Read More
Start your healing journey today

Schedule Your Appointment Online or Email Us

We are available for in-clinic or virtual appointments Monday-Friday. 

Our acupuncture clinic is located in Boulder, CO.

Contact us
Hummingbird Wellness Acupuncture 3775 Iris Ave. ste 6 Boulder CO 80301
Facebook Youtube

Our Address

  • 3775 Iris Ave. Ste 6
    Boulder, CO 80301
  • 303-447-0443

Hours

Monday – Friday
09:00 am – 09:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday – closed

Menu

  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact

Newsletter

Stay on top of our latest news, promotions, and more. 

© Hummingbird Wellness 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Joaquina Mascuch Designs