Nourish Yin against inner dryness

Your skin becomes dry.
Your throat is scratchy.
The eyes burn slightly.
A touch of melancholy spreads deep inside you.

These are not coincidences - they are messages from your body telling you:

„Nurture me before it's too late.“

🌬️ The lungs - your gateway between inside and outside

In TCM, the lungs are more than just an organ. It is your first line of defense, your Wei Qi (defensive energy).

👉 She rules over:

• Skin & pores (your outer limit)
• Mucous membranes (your internal moisturizing)
• Emotional boundaries (your ability to let go)

When cold wind meets dry lungs, arise
the classic patterns:

• Irritating cough without phlegm
• Stuffy, dry nose
• Chapped lips, rough hands
• This strange melancholy that nobody understands
• The feeling that everyone else is full of energy but you
• This longing for retreat that you can't explain

Sound familiar?
Then you are not alone - and above all: not „broken“.
Welcome to Yin time.

🍃 The 5 pillars of Yin care (according to the old masters)

1. white food for the lungs
The ancient texts teach: „What is white nourishes the metal element.“

Install daily:

• Pear (stewed with a little honey) - the classic against dryness
• Radish & daikon - gently cleanse the airways
• Almonds (as puree or soaked) - moisturize from the inside
• Rice congee in the morning - builds up substance

📣 Insider tip: A traditional TCM-style pear and date soup - sweet, nourishing and moisturizing. (You can find the full recipe at the end of the article)

2. the forgotten breathing rhythm
Most people breathe too shallowly in the cold season.
The body switches to „low flame“ - but this weakens your Wei Qi.

The 4-7-8 breathing (morning & evening):

• Inhale through the nose: 4 seconds
• Hold: 7 seconds
• Exhale through the nose: 8 seconds

→ Why this works: The prolonged exhalation activates
your parasympathetic nervous system - your Yin.

👇 You can find the video instructions here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0w-Xdx-9Qs

3. the power of moisture
Forget expensive creams. True moisturizing comes from within:

Morning ritual:

• 1 glass of warm water with a pinch of sea salt
• Followed by a tablespoon of black sesame seeds (ground)
• Or: Soaked goji berries in warm water

Evening ritual:

• Warm golden milk (almond milk + turmeric + pepper + honey)
• Served with: 5 walnuts, chewed slowly

4. acupressure points that work immediately

Lu 09 (Tài Yuān) - „Great Abyss“

• Position: wrist crease, thumb side
• Effect: Strengthens lung yin, moisturizes throat
• Application: massage in a circular motion for 60 seconds

👇 You can find a detailed explanation here:
www.meine-tcm.com/akupunkturpunkte/akupunkturpunkt-lu-09

KG 17 (Shān Zhōng) - „The center of the chest“

• Position: center of the sternum, level with the nipples
• Effect: Opens the chest, releases grief
• Application: Tap gently with a flat hand

👇 You can find a detailed explanation here:
www.meine-tcm.com/akupunkturpunkte/akupunkturpunkt-kg-17

5 The art of going to bed early
Go to sleep with the chickens, get up with the rooster“ -
is the recommendation of the classics.

Why? The gall bladder time begins after 11 pm.
Anyone who is still awake then burns their yin.

Practical:

• 22:00: All screens off
• 22:30: In bed with a book or meditation
• 23:00: Sleep

💫 Maintain the root, not just the leaves

The old TCM masters knew: „Lungs and colon are coupled.“
What nourishes your intestinal mucosa also strengthens your airways.

Two proven companions from our practice:

💧 For your mucous membranes from the inside: Fiber is the underrated secret weapon for healthy mucous membranes - not just in the gut, but systemically. (BS Plus contains a balanced mixture)
More info here 👉 www.meine-tcm.com/produkt/bs-ballaststoffe-plus

🍫 For sweet moments without regrets: Dark chocolate with polyphenols can actually support the intestinal flora - if it is made correctly. (XOCOLÁ combines this with D-tagatose)
More info here 👉 www.meine-tcm.com/produkt/xocola

🔮 The deeper message of the quiet time

This time teaches us that letting go creates space for something new.

What the trees know:
Only those who let go in time have the strength for a new beginning.

What your body knows:
Only those who nourish their yin will survive the winter in good health.

An invitation:
Take 5 minutes today. Breathe deeply. Cook a pear. Massage Lu 9.
This is not wellness. This is wisdom.

🍂 How strong is your yin balance?

With our free TCM analysis you can find out whether you have dryness, yin deficiency or other patterns:
👉 Start now on: www.meine-tcm.com/tcm-analyse

„Don't treat the disease when it's there. Treat it before it comes.“

Ancient TCM wisdom

And here comes the promised soup that nourishes your yin:

🍐 Pear and date soup

Ingredients (for 2-3 portions):

• 2-3 Nashi pears (alternatively: ripe Williams Christ)
• A handful of red dates (jujubes, dried)
• A small handful of goji berries
• 2-3 tbsp honey (preferably acacia honey)
• Approx. 1 liter of water

Preparation:

• Prepare the pears: Wash thoroughly, remove the core, cut into narrow slices (leave the skin on - that's where the active ingredients are!)
• Cooking approach: Add the pears and dates to the boiling water and a tablespoon of honey. The sweetness comes later!
• Have patience: Simmer gently for 90 minutes. Yes, really that long! This is TCM cooking - time extracts the essence. Add water from time to time so that everything remains covered.
• Final: Add the goji berries in the last 10 minutes (otherwise they will become too soft). Sweeten with honey to taste.
• Serve: Serve warm in small bowls or strain and take with you as a „drink“ in a thermos flask.

Simple practical tips:

✓ No goji to hand? Never mind - the pear and date base is the most important thing
✓ Too sweet? Use rock candy instead of honey, which is more neutral
✓ The highlight: The Chinese „drink“ this soup - so you can also enjoy it as a warm drink throughout the day
✓ Effect according to TCM: Moisturizes lung yin, soothes dry coughs, nourishes the juices. The „frog in the throat“ usually disappears after the first cup!

Who is this soup perfect for?

✅ IDEAL for:

• Dry cough
• Dry skin
• Constipation due to dryness
• Sleep disorders due to yin deficiency
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Exhaustion with inner restlessness

⚠️ CAUTION with:

• Diarrhea
• Mucus
• Strong cold type
• Spleen yang deficiency with moisture

The recommended intake

• Afternoon (3-5 pm) - when the Yin begins to rise
• Evening (7-8 p.m.) - in preparation for the night
• For a dry cough - 3x daily small portions

As a cure: 7-10 days daily, then 2-3 times a week as maintenance.

„We recommend drinking this soup as long as you feel dryness symptoms - whether in October or as late as April. At least twice a week. Your lungs will thank you!“

All the best for your Yin time,
Your TCM Team