Monthly Archives: December 2025

Our bodies run on an ingenious internal clock: the circadian rhythm. This rhythm controls not only our sleep, but also our hormones, energy levels, digestion, and even our mood. What many people don't know is that this biological clock does not run exactly 24 hours. As a result, our rhythm can quickly become disrupted—especially during the darker months, with irregular working hours, or due to excessive screen use. In this blog, you will discover how the circadian rhythm works, why it sometimes becomes unbalanced, and how you can restore your energy, sleep, and well-being through the smart use of light.

What is the circadian rhythm?

The circadian rhythm is an internal 24-hour cycle that determines when you are awake, alert, hungry, and sleepy. It is also known as the biological clock or biorhythm. It is controlled by a small “central clock” in the brain: the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a small but crucial area in the hypothalamus, deep within the brain. The hypothalamus regulates all

It was several weeks before Christmas, when the days had already grown short but winter had not yet fully arrived. In a vast, ancient forest stood a tree that had once been the heart of the landscape. Its trunk was strong, its roots deep, its crown once so full that it received sunlight and rain with equal calm. Yet now, anyone who passed by could sense that something was wrong.

The tree was tired.

The world around it had become restless. Invisible radiation crossed the air like unseen lines of tension. Waste lay hidden beneath leaves and moss, remnants of human neglect. People passed without awareness, with hurried steps and loud voices, sometimes leaving scars in its bark. What had once been a place of stillness felt fragmented.

Slowly, almost imperceptibly, the tree’s life force began to ebb away.

The decline from within

Deep inside, its systems fell out of balance. The natural circulation of water and nutrients lost its rhythm. The sap flow, once steady and strong, became slow and irregular.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter is the season of rest, depth, and recharging your energy. During this period, the focus is mainly on the kidneys and bladder: organs that, according to TCM, support our vitality, warmth, and inner stability. In this blog, you will discover how you can nurture your energy this winter with nutrition, lifestyle, and natural support that are in line with the water element. Read on and be inspired to get through the winter months with more balance, warmth, and resilience.

The silent power of winter

When the world is wrapped in a blanket of silence and nature draws its energy inward, winter enters its deepest phase. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season represents rest, recovery, and the preservation of vital energy. Winter is associated with the element of Water—the element of depth, wisdom, and essence. It is a time when we are invited to slow down, cherish our energy, and keep our inner fire warm. The organs that take center stage