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Feeling under the weather? These herbs will help you combat common fall illnesses

Feeling under the weather? These herbs will help you combat common fall illnesses

 

Stay Strong and Healthy This Fall with Nourishing Foods and Herbs! Discover the power of vitamin C-rich foods, herbal teas, zinc-rich foods, seasonal superfoods, and essential oils to boost your immune system and support your overall well-being during the fall season.

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Radiant Skin Secrets from Your Kitchen

 

Radiant Skin Secrets from Your Kitchen

Unlock Radiant Skin Naturally with Kitchen Remedies! Discover the Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine and create your own all-natural skincare solutions at home using ingredients like honey, turmeric, oatmeal, lemon, and avocado.
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Overcoming Societal Pressures: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Men Prioritize Health

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for centuries to treat and maintain men’s health, well-being, and vitality. It is increasingly being looked at as a valuable tool to help men overcome the pressures of society to ‘tough it out’ and instead prioritize their own health. By focusing on holistic practices such as diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies, TCM can provide men with the necessary support to stay healthy and avoid delaying the treatment of health problems. In this blog post, we will explore how TCM can be used to help men overcome societal pressures and prioritize their health.
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Healthy Foods for Fall

Healthy foods for fall

The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything.

As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to start cutting back on the numerous cooling foods that are consumed during the summer months. Things like raw foods, salads, juices, and fruits should be decreased because they can create too much cold in the body, according to traditional Chinese medicine. continue reading »

Healthy Eating for Summer

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that is thousands of years old and incorporates many different modalities. TCM theory emphasizes that Mother Nature provides the right kind of food for the right kind of environment. For instance, if the weather is cold, then warming, nutrient-dense foods are best for the body. Likewise, when summer rolls around, it is best to partake of cooling foods and foods that are abundant during this season.

            

Summer is a time of great abundance. Or as the Chinese refer to it, the time of utmost yang. The days are longer and warmer. And everything and everybody seems to be more active. The warmth of the summer sun encourages growth and maturation. In TCM, summer relates to the element of fire and the heart and small intestine energetic pathways or meridians. Because summer is a time of growth, many fruits and vegetables become abundant during the season. And because the season tends to be the warmest, it is important to stay cool and hydrated.

            

 

The body is thought to contain a substance the Chinese call Qi (pronounced “chee”). This Qi is frequently translated into the term energy in English. When a person’s Qi is low, then a deficiency develops. Conversely, when there is an excess of Qi, problems may arise indicative of this. Sweat is the fluid of the heart. When a person sweats excessively, the Qi of the heart becomes scattered and weak. This can weaken the mind and cause symptoms like depression, restlessness, insomnia and irritability. But this can be countered by eating foods salty and sour in nature. This includes foods such as miso, pickles, lemons, limes and sour plums.

            

The summer months are generally hot and therefore the body needs to be kept cool. This is the perfect time to eat more raw foods that clear heat. But as with anything, don’t overdo it. Too much cold or raw foods can wreak havoc on the digestive tract causing spasms, tightness and contractions. This will make the body work harder to warm the food being eaten, which can then deplete the Qi of the spleen and stomach meridians. Therefore cooked foods and even soups are still recommended during the warm summer months. They are usually made with seasonally-available foods or eaten at room temperature to avoid any digestive conflict.

            

It is best to avoid heavy, greasy and fried foods during the summer months, as they can clog up the digestive system. They can also create excess phlegm in the lungs leading to respiratory problems. And when cooking during the season of summer, it is best to create meals quickly and simply by grilling or stir frying.    

            

Examples of foods beneficial for the summer months include peppers, eggplant, cabbage, kale, broccoli, spinach, melons of all kinds, beets, berries, pineapple, cucumbers, grapefruit and mushrooms. If you need more help understanding or designing a proper seasonal-eating plan, contact your local acupuncturist or TCM practitioner. They will definitely be able to help you identify what plan works best for you.

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