09/23/2022
Fall is here! 🍁 This season is all about embracing the shorter days with some cozy activities such as knitting, reading, journaling, cooking, baking, hot baths, and sipping on some warming tea.
It is the Metal season, where the climate is dryer and we’re more susceptible to lung and intestinal infections. The Metal element governs the Lungs + Large Intestine in Chinese medicine so it’s a great time to be kind to these organs.
Moisten them with pears, walnuts, h**p, flax and chia seeds, good fats such as grass fed butter, coconut oil, and ghee. Squashes are great too.
If where you live isn’t too cold in the Fall, seaweeds can also help moisten the intestines and repair mucus membranes. Think slimy foods help moisten dryness!
It’s also a great time to cut back on smoothies, salads and raw fruits and veggies. Our digestive fire isn’t as strong during the colder months because our body is utilizing its Qi to regulate our body temperature.
That’s why we crave warming comfort food in the colder months and lighter meals such as salads and fruits in the warmer months.
As you can see, Chinese medicine is all about living in harmony with nature. That includes how we eat, how we spend our time, and how we interactive with the world around us.
Comment below👇 if you have any questions on how you can optimize your health during this Fall season. 🧡
