After the autumn equinox we enter Metal season in TCM—the realm of the Lungs (receive/space) and Large Intestine (release/complete). Cooler, drier air + busier rhythms can stir coughs, wheeze, chesty colds/bronchitis, post-viral fatigue, constipation/loose stools, bloating. None of this means you’re broken—your body is asking for a kinder pace.
Why you might wake 3–5am or 5–7am
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3–5am (Lungs): the system processes breath and, metaphorically, grief/letting go. If you wake, try in 4 / out 6 × 10, hand on chest, and press LU7 for 30–60s each side.
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5–7am (Large Intestine): the body wants to eliminate. Support it with warm water on waking, unhurried bathroom time, light belly circles (clockwise), and a 5–10 minute daylight walk.
Two questions to set your course
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What do I need—but am not giving to myself right now?
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What is complete and ready to be released (task, role, or story)?
Calm thoughts
I am willing to let go of what I don’t need.
I am strong and supported by life.
Common autumn presentations
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Lungs: cough (dry or productive), wheeze/asthma flares, chesty colds/bronchitis, shallow breathing, post-viral fatigue.
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Large Intestine: constipation, diarrhoea/loose stools, bloating/gas, irregular bowel rhythm.
Seek clinical advice for severe/persistent/worrying symptoms.
Two lenses, one plan
1) Biochemical (raw materials for repair + resilience)
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Protein each meal (palm-size)
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Vitamin C foods little & often (kiwi, peppers, berries, broccoli)
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Zinc & selenium (pumpkin seeds/beans/seafood; 1–2 Brazil nuts/day)
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Vitamin D through low-sun months
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Omega-3s (oily fish or algae)
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Warm, easy-to-digest meals; a little fermented food
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Warm hydration: broths; ginger-lemon or thyme tea for tickly coughs
2) Metaphysical (state—the filter that changes your experience)
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2-minute breath reset: in 4 / out 6 × 10 (jaw soft, shoulders down)
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One tiny boundary: say “not now” to one non-essential thing
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One tiny release: recycle/delete/declutter a single item
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Language of support: “Body, I’m with you.”
7-minute autumn routine (repeat most days)
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Breath: in 4 / out 6 × 10
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Warm sip: water/tea
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Let go: release one thing (object/email/story)
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Daylight: 3–5 minute easy walk
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Note: write one line you’re proud of today
What happens in session (and why it helps)
We blend Ear Acupuncture (Lung/Shen Men/Autonomic), Craniosacral (sinus/jaw/diaphragm), Somatic Massage (chest/upper back), Neuro Facial/Foot Reflexology (LI/lymph/gut), EFT, Emotion Code, and Reiki. Together these:
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down-shift the stress alarm (so healing signals can land),
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open breath and circulation,
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restore digestive/lymph flow, and
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give you a mini home plan you’ll actually use.
Prefer online? EFT 30-min, Emotion Code (by proxy), Distant Reiki are gentle, effective options if you’re not local.
Ready for support?
Book a free discovery call (15 mins)
In person (London): HomeWellness, Primrose Hill ( Tuesdays 17:00 –21:00) · triyoga Camden (Saturdays)
Online: EFT / Emotion Code / Reiki · 4-Week Energy–Emotional Reset
One-line to close: Today I release ____ and receive ____.
You’ve got this—and I’m here when you’re ready.