TCM identifies natural factors with “hot” characteristics as heat or fire factors, with fire representing the more intense form of heat. This allows the skin to ventilate naturally and break the stagnation of yang (fire element) energy in the body during hot weather. Restoring energy through sleepDuring hot weather, the body expends a lot of energy during the day, leaving people prone to feelings of fatigue. According to TCM, this is because the yang energy is vigorous in hot weather, leading to increased sweating and accelerated metabolism. During hot weather, individuals may not only feel physically fatigued, but may also often experience “heart fire” agitation, manifesting as irritability, lethargy and mental fog.

Source: The Star April 01, 2026 10:07 UTC