Weight Loss and Body Cleansing in the Rhythm of the Four Seasons

E-book by Renata Lien · instant PDF download

The problem was never willpower.

Weight that creeps back, afternoon fatigue, immunity that gives way every winter, cravings that return on schedule — Traditional Chinese Medicine doesn't read these as failures of discipline. It reads them as a weakened spleen, stomach and kidneys.

TCM sees stable weight and vitality as the result of three things working together: balanced digestion, settled emotions, and the free flow of Qi. When one of them falters, the body holds on to what it cannot process.

Why the seasons matter

The year has four Earth transitional periods — the in-between phases between seasons, when the body has its greatest capacity for regeneration and detoxification. Working with the body during these windows is very different from fighting it in January.

What's inside

The Earth transitional periods explained — what they are, when they fall, and how they shape weight and health across the year.

Monthly meal plans — more than 200 recipes A plan for each period, so the food follows the season rather than working against it.

Organ-specific cleansing techniques Recommended practices for the liver, spleen, stomach and kidneys.

Acupressure with practical guides Point stimulation you can do yourself, with clear instructions.

Daily routines Simple recipes and repeatable habits designed to help you lose 3–4 kg at a steady pace and hold a stable weight through the year.

About the author

Renata Lien (Bc. Renáta Čepelková, DiS.) has practiced and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine since 2006. She completed four years of training at the TCM Institute in Prague and continues advanced study with leading practitioners in the Czech Republic and abroad. She is the author of four bestselling books on TCM-inspired nutrition and health: Food as Medicine, Food as Anti-Aging Medicine, Touch as Medicine, and Mushrooms as Medicine.

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The information in this e-book is educational and does not replace professional medical care. If you are pregnant, taking medication, or managing a medical condition, please consult your doctor before starting any new health practice.