Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water — which one are you? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your dominant element shapes how you move through the world and where you tend to get stuck. Take the quiz, find your type, and see what your body's been asking for.

If you’re dealing with allergies, tension, or just not feeling like yourself, this is one of the best times of year to start acupuncture. At Balance Acupuncture in Charleston, SC, we specialize in helping you feel more balanced, clear, and supported through seasonal changes- especially if you’re navigating stress, hormone shifts, or fertility.

In Five Element theory, each of the five elements has a correlating season and organ system pair. For the Fire element, the season is Summer and the organ systems are the Heart and Small Intestine. Here, the spotlight is on the Small Intestine- a favorite channel used to clear summer-related heat and dampness, improve mental clarity, calm the spirit, and support digestion and gut health.