Hi firFriend,

Darker mornings and quieter evenings don’t have to mean heavy, tired, or stuck.

As we move deeper into Samhain (November in Gaeilge — Ireland’s native language), nature slows down.

Yet many of us feel just that — sluggish in our bodies, foggy in our minds, and strangely unmotivated. If your thoughts have been looping, your belly feels puffy or bloated, and you wake up already tired —
it’s not the darkness. It’s the dampness.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dampness is what happens when the Spleen and Stomach — the body’s “digestive fire” slows down. When that fire weakens, moisture accumulates and stagnants - think swaùmp - and creates a sense of heaviness and sluggishness in the body and mind

Have you felt?

• Bloated or foggy (after eating)

• Puffy in the face, belly, or legs (waking up)

• Heavy-limbed and slow to get going

• Mentally sticky — like you can’t “digest” thoughts or emotions

It’s the midday energy crash after your second coffee.
It’s the brain fog that makes decision-making harder.
It’s the low mood that keeps you scrolling instead of resting.
And emotionally, it’s that subtle “stuckness” — like you’re trudging through mud instead of moving with ease.

Firstly the spleen and stomach are responsible for transforming everything you eat, feel, and think into usable energy (Qi).

The Spleen loves rhythm, warmth, and simplicity. When you nourish it, digestion improves, energy stabilises, and emotions move with clarity, purpose and focus.

This isn’t just about food — it’s about how you live and breathe.

Supporting your Spleen means:
✨ eating warm, cooked meals instead of cold (skip the smoothies, ice cream and raw fresh food for this month and see an instant improvement)
✨ creating steady routines and consistent rest
✨ practising movement that strengthens your core and circulation

When the Spleen feels safe and supported, you feel light, motivated, and grounded - even in the darkest months of the year!

1️⃣ Heavy mornings — waking up tired even after sleep.
2️⃣ Digestive fog — bloating, sugar cravings, fatigue after meals.
3️⃣ Mental overdrive — overthinking, looping thoughts, worry.
4️⃣ Puffiness + swelling — in the belly, legs, or face.
5️⃣ Emotional weight — apathy, stagnation, or that “stuck in the mud” feeling.

Homebody is ALL about building warmth and strength from your core
so that you have clarity, confidence and energy for action through the darker months ahead.

We’ll work with the Spleen + Stomach meridians through
– Core activation and gentle twisting (to “wring out” stagnation)
– Acupressure on ST36, SP9, and SP6 (avoid SP6 during pregnancy)

These practices strengthen your digestion, clear internal dampness, and reawaken mental clarity.

When your Spleen Qi flows again, you’ll feel:
✔ lighter + clearer in body and mind
✔ emotionally steady + less reactive (strong backbone vibes)
✔ strong and supported from your center — your energetic “home”

Feel strong and relaxed every tuesday and thursday!