Summer is peak yang energy — vibrant, hot, and expansive. You’re outdoors, active, and soaking up long days of light. Then suddenly, almost overnight, it shifts to fall. The air cools, the wind picks up, and your body must adjust quickly. Even if you’re still dressing for that one lingering warm afternoon, internally your system is already moving into a new rhythm.
In Chinese Medicine, seasonal transitions are some of the most vulnerable times for health. Quick changes in temperature and light can stress the lungs, skin, digestion, and immune system. That’s why many people notice dryness, coughs, allergies, fatigue, or just a general sense of being “off.”
Skin and Immunity in Autumn
The Lungs are the “delicate organ” of autumn. They govern both your immune system and your skin. This explains why colds and allergies often appear alongside dryness or sensitivity. Cosmetic Acupuncture supports both: it strengthens immunity while also stimulating circulation, hydration, and collagen in the skin. The result? Better protection against illness and a healthy glow.
Staying Grounded
The Earth element (Spleen and Stomach) rules seasonal transitions. When it’s unsettled, you might feel bloated, tired, foggy, or ungrounded. This often shows up as puffiness, breakouts, or sagging. Cosmetic Acupuncture supports digestion and circulation, helping you feel centered inside while keeping your skin lifted on the outside.
Different Life Phases
For those who are older, seasonal sensitivity can be sharper. The body naturally has less yin — the cooling, moistening energy that balances heat and activity. With fewer reserves, skin may show dryness or fine lines, while the body feels more fatigued. Cosmetic Acupuncture restores balance, boosting vitality and improving elasticity.
For those who are menstruating, transitions add another layer of vulnerability. Exposure to cold or wind can worsen cramps or PMS — often mirrored in the skin as dullness or breakouts. Cosmetic Acupuncture helps balance hormones, regulate cycles, and restore clarity.
Wind and Cold in the Skin
Wind and cold don’t just make you prone to illness — they also show up on your face. This can look like dryness, itching, rashes, puffiness, or even facial tension and twitching. These are signs that circulation and protective energy are disrupted.
If you’re already experiencing these symptoms, Cosmetic Acupuncture can release wind and cold, restore circulation, and bring back your natural glow.
Protecting Yourself This Fall
Dress for the season. Keep your neck, belly, and feet warm.
Shift your diet. Choose warm soups, stews, and teas over iced drinks and cold foods.
Hydrate inside and out. Yin nourishing foods include pears, sesame seeds (black and white), almonds, pine nuts, and Tremella mushroom (the star of Luminous Medicinals Skin Food supplements at LuminousMedicinals.com).
Book seasonal Cosmetic Acupuncture. Strengthen immunity, balance hormones, and keep your skin glowing year-round.
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