It is said that we store our life-force energy in our kidneys, therefore it is essential that we protect our kidneys (and our vital energy) during the colder months. Here are some tips:

• Keep the kidney area warm and snug by wearing warm clothing without any gaps around your middle. Keeping the ankles warm is important as the kidney meridian (energy pathway) passes here from underneath the feet.
• Warm nourishing foods, with warming herbs and spices (such as ginger or cinnamon) give us good energy and keep our internal environment warm and dry (rather then cold and damp – a place where colds and viruses like to take hold).
• Eat less sugar to support a healthy immune system. Have you noticed how many people get colds and viruses around the festive season? Sugar lowers our immune systems, making us more prone to becoming ill.
• Care and repair. This is a time for rest and renewal. Look after yourself. Say ‘no’ if you feel overstretched and are doing too much. Make time in your diary for rest / quite times before it gets full of life’s busyness.
• If you are feeling a bit down in the dumps, don’t isolate yourself. Make sure to be in company of other as well as by yourself. Talk to someone – we need each other.

Regular Integrated Healing sessions can be helpful in maintaining good energy levels, emotional balance and an overall feeling of well-being.