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Simple Wellness Habits I've Picked Up From Chinese Medicine

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Lindsey

I’ve picked up a few simple habits inspired by traditional Chinese medicine that have become part of my everyday routine. Some take just a few minutes, some cost absolutely nothing, and none require completely changing your lifestyle. These are simpl...

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Everyday Wellness Habits & Self-Care Practices

Simple wellness habits and self-care practices I use in my everyday routine, including morning habits, movement, gua sha, acupressure, stretching, infrared sauna, relaxation and sleep. These are realistic things I’ve tried and continued doing because...

I’ve gotten into the habit of starting my morning with a warm drink instead of something ice cold. Sometimes it’s hot tea, but it can be as simple as warm water with fresh lemon or a small pinch of sea salt for a little sodium, which is one of the bo...

Start the Day With Something Warm

I try to start the day with a warm breakfast instead of something cold straight from the fridge. Eggs, toast, cooked vegetables, or whatever sounds good that morning all count. Eating warm foods in the morning is another habit I picked up from Chines...

Choose a Warm Breakfast

I like to make fresh ginger tea by steeping sliced ginger in hot water and adding fresh lemon. It’s warm, simple, and has become one of my favorite Chinese medicine-inspired habits, especially when I want something other than regular tea. I usually k...

Make Fresh Ginger & Lemon Tea

One habit I've picked up from Chinese medicine is paying more attention to keeping my feet warm. I'm a lot less likely to walk around the house barefoot now, especially when the floors are cold. I usually put on a pair of warm socks or slippers inste...

Keep Your Feet Warm - Even At Home

I walk about three miles every morning before I do my workout and a 30-minute infrared sauna session. Getting outside and moving first thing has become one of my favorite parts of my morning routine. You definitely don’t need to walk three miles—the ...

Start the Day With a Morning Walk

Another idea I've picked up from Chinese medicine is paying more attention to what foods are naturally in season. I don't follow strict rules around it, but I like the idea of changing what I cook throughout the year—lighter fresh foods when it's war...

Pay Attention to Seasonal Foods

I like to spend 5–10 minutes with my legs elevated up the wall, either in the morning or at the end of the day. I’ll usually put on a meditation playlist and just lie there quietly for a few minutes. I find it incredibly relaxing, and it’s become one...

Put Your Legs Up the Wall for 5–10 Minutes

I love adding a few minutes of facial massage to my skincare routine, especially in the morning. I use a vibrating applicator around my eye area and a roller on my face and neck, and I like keeping both products cool for an extra refreshing feel. It’...

Add a Little Facial Massage to Your Routine

My vibration plate is one of those wellness purchases I actually use consistently. I’ll stand on it for a few minutes as part of my routine, and I really like how I feel afterward. It’s simple, doesn’t require a full workout, and is easy to fit in wh...

Spend a Few Minutes on a Vibration Plate

I try to spend about 30 minutes in my infrared sauna after my morning walk and workout. It’s become one of my favorite parts of my routine—a chance to sit quietly, listen to music or a podcast, and slow down for a little while. I love how I feel afte...

Make Time for an Infrared Sauna Session

On nights when I have a little extra time, I love taking a warm bath with Epsom salts. I’ll dim the lights, put on a meditation playlist or something relaxing, and just soak for a while. It’s a simple way for me to slow down at the end of the day and...

Take a Warm Epsom Salt Bath

I've had an acupressure mat for years and still use it after long days at my desk. Spending 10–20 minutes on it helps me slow down, stretch out, and relax before bed. My original Nayoya mat is no longer widely available, so this ProsourceFit set is t...

Use an Acupressure Mat

I’ve become much more protective of my sleep and try to get into bed early enough to actually get a full night’s rest. It sounds incredibly basic, but it’s also one of the easiest things to sacrifice when life gets busy. I try to treat sleep as part ...

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

I sleep in my castor oil pack and usually put a little castor oil in my belly button before putting it on. I started doing this out of curiosity, but I’ve noticed a real difference in how bloated I feel, especially by morning. I know castor oil packs...

Handcraft Blends Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil

I love doing legs up on the wall for about 10 minutes when I need to slow down and reset. I get comfortable , put on a short meditation on Peloton or YouTube and stay there until it ends. It's such an easy habit, takes no effort and leaves me feeling...

Put Your Legs Up the Wall for 5–10 Minutes

There is something incredibly satisfying about a good back pop. I use my Chirp Wheel when my back feels tight or I just feel like I need to stretch everything out. Rolling over it usually results in several very satisfying pops through my back, and I...

Relief Wheels & Rollers - Chirp