🌸SUMMER ENERGY🌸
YANG
The season of Summer is captivated by what, in tradition Chinese medicine, is called Yang Energy; a time for cultivation, growth, activity and creation.
Translated, Yang essentially means “maximum activity”.
ELEMENT OF FIRE 🔥
Maximum activity is also represented by the element of fire.
Fire rules the summer season, and nature is at its peak growth during this time.
In addition to ruling summer, the element of fire rules the heart and the small intestine. These organs become the most stimulated during summertime.
When our fire element is in balance we experience a calm mind, our heart is healthy and strong and sleep is sound.
IMBALANCES:
While we get carried away by the fun of summer, its important to pay attention to and take care of our minor imbalances to prevent ourselves from becoming burnt out by the end of the season.
Common minor imbalances include:
- headache
- lack of joy
- agitation
- heartburn
- indigestion
- insomnia
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP?
Regular acupuncture treatments activate proper blood flow circulation to stimulate the lymphatic system, restores and regulates body temperature, and aides in bringing toxins out from the skin. These positive effects can cure most minor imbalances brought on through the summer season.
AT HOME TIPS:
Dehydration is the most common in summer months, because you can still become dehydrated while drinking water, so keep a reusable jug of water near you as a reminder to drink plenty of water.
Indigestion easily occurs during summer, eating cooling foods can help to clear heat, reduce toxins and generate body fluids. Some cool foods are listed below,
Watermelon, Lemon, Orange, Cucumber, Sprouts, Snow Peas, Corn, Broccoli, Mint.
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*As with any food, be sure not to overconsume.