Fall is about to start; the equinox is September 23, and place like Starbucks already have out their Pumpkin Spice Latte. I love the fall season for the color of the trees, baked apple pies, and delicious pumpkin pies. But Fall also means Flu season is coming, with many other viruses.
So, how can you take care of your body during the Fall?
Fall Season in Chinese Medicine means taking care of your lungs and large intestines to prevent all those nasty head colds.
Add cooked green leafy vegetables, root vegetables, and broccoli to your daily routine to promote blood and boost your energy.
Take care of your emotions by journaling. This is a great time to slow down and become more attentive to the self.
Changes in temperature mean dryer skin, whether it is the cold outside or the hot heater indoor
1. Add healthy fats to your diet from sources like nuts and avocado.
2. Consider a self-massage with a warm oil to soothe your muscles and skin.
Fewer hours of sunlight means an increased risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Get morning sunlight, and consider a walk as part of your morning routine.
Try to sit closer to windows that allow daylight exposure during the day
Talk to your doctor about Vitamin D supplement
You will be spending more time indoors, so get your space ready, pretty and comfy, maybe even declutter
Movement should help increase blood flow and mitigate coldness
Sun Salutation might be a practice to incorporate into your morning routine or at noon, and with it, do more deep breaths to open those lungs.
Standing barefoot on the ground
Consider warming soups and drinks, here are some of my favorites:
Warm during the day spiced drink
1:1 Milk (Nut or Coconut) to Water
¼ tsp each Grounded Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon, Turmeric
Pinch of Black Pepper - the more the spicier
Maple syrup to taste
Elderberry Honey Spiced Syrup
Elderberries cooked in Water with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ginger
Strain, add honey and lemons juice to taste
My easy "cream of broccoli soup."
Steam broccoli, ginger, poblano pepper and white onion
Combine in a high-speed blender with avocado, nutritional yeast, salt to taste
Slowly add water until the desired consistency
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