Autumn
is the time of year to consolidate, store up and prepare for the quiet and
stillness of winter. It is the transition period between the most yang time of
year (summer) and the most yin time (winter). It is time to be less active and
scattered than previous months and more reflective and grounded.
In Chinese
medicine, the Fall season is represented by the color white, the climate of
dryness, the Lungs and Large Intestine organs, the skin and body hair and the
emotion of grief. If one has allergies, this is the season to fortify the lungs
and prepare for the upcoming spring season. It is also an especially effective
time to process grief and boost the immune system.
If you do feel symptoms of a cold, flu, or grief and sadness this time of year, please come see us. Acupuncture is great at helping ease the transition of the seasons and prevent sickness from developing. We also have an herbal pharmacy with great remedies and teas to help too.
Eating
foods that are more concentrated, slow-cooked and that grow beneath the earth
are most beneficial in autumn; as are sour foods, since this flavor is more
contracting in nature.
Some great foods to include this time of year are root
vegetables, sourdough bread, sauerkraut, apples, olives, pickles, leeks, plums,
grapes, yogurt and white pungent foods like garlic, turnip, cabbage and
horseradish. Also warming foods such as ginger, cinnamon and clove help fire
the furnace, so to speak, for the cooler days ahead.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment to help ease the transition of seasons and avoid sickness please call us at 520-881-0827. You can also visit our website at www.JadeStarAcupuncture.com.
