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Carrie Bacon · 38 min
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cold Exposure
Carrie Bacon bridges traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern cold exposure practice—how ancient frameworks explain contemporary protocols.
Key Insights
TCM views cold as yang stimulation—activates defensive qi
Meridian theory aligns with autonomic nervous system pathways
Seasonal practice: winter cold builds kidney essence
Integration of ancient wisdom with modern science validates both
"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of it—controlled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
— Carrie Bacon
cold exposure
recovery
hormesis