Episode Summary:
Nature works in cycles—and so do we.
In this episode, Jennah and Jen introduce one of the foundational principles behind their Cycles of Renewal program: rotating your health habits throughout the year using the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
You’ll discover how the changing seasons, monthly rhythms, and even the foods available throughout the year were designed to work with your body instead of against it. They explain the Five Elements of TCM, how each month supports a different organ system, and why eating seasonal foods and rotating whole grains may be one of the simplest ways to improve your energy, digestion, hormones, and overall health.
If you’ve ever felt like wellness has become overly complicated, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that sometimes the healthiest approach is simply learning to follow the rhythms already built into creation.
What You’ll Learn on this Episode:
- Why our bodies naturally thrive on rhythms and cycles.
- How Traditional Chinese Medicine organizes the year into five elements.
- Which organ systems are emphasized during each season.
- Why rotating foods throughout the year may better support long-term health.
- The surprising benefits of seasonal eating.
- Why whole grains are different from highly processed carbohydrates.
- How preparing grains traditionally (soaking, sprouting, sourdough) changes their nutritional value.
- Why many people react poorly to modern grains—and what glyphosate and food processing may have to do with it.
- Simple ways to begin incorporating seasonal foods and monthly rotations into everyday life.
Mentioned on the Show:
- Free Download: Cycles of Renewal Grains Chart
- Cycles of Renewal Reference Guide (Calendar)
- Check out our Website: DIYHolisticSolutions.com
Enjoy the other Episodes in this Series:
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Hi! We’re Jennah & Jen
We’re each the mother of six children, natural health educators, and co-founders of Holistic Solutions. After decades of homeschooling, raising families, and studying natural wellness, we discovered powerful principles that transformed our own health journeys. Through Hormone Health for Real Life, we help women simplify hormone health, calm their nervous systems, and build sustainable habits that support lasting wellness.
The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare services. The hosts, Jen Cloward and Jennah Martin, are not licensed medical doctors and do not provide medical care. The content shared reflects personal experiences, educational research, and general wellness principles and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions you may have about your health, medications, supplements, medical conditions, or treatment plans. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical care because of something you have heard on this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health decisions and that any actions you take based on the information provided are taken at your own discretion and risk.
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