The seasons in traditional chinese medicine pertain to a corresponding organ system that is more strongly affected at that time.  We can eat with the season to support the  health of the organ in particular and the body/mind as a whole.  The organs associated with fall are the lung and large intestine.  Seasonal ailments associated with fall are breathing difficulties, bronchititis, colds and flu, allergies, skin eruptions and constipation, and other digestive disorders.

The fall season brings cooler weather and to balance that we should adjust the temperature  and the properties of foods to be warmimg.

Cutting back on raw fruits and salads of summer is beneficial. Less fruit is important.  Frozen fruits and drinks should be eliminated in fall.  Greasy, fried, refined, frozen foods and dairy are more likely to create phelgm and sinus problems at this time.

Eat more warming and cooked foods. Replace salads with steamed vegetables or soups, eat cooked foods with warming spices such as garlic and giner.  Foods that are very beneficial during this time are: yams, carrots, squash, bok choy, broccoli, leeks, beets and pumpkin.  Barley, wild rice and other whole grains can be increased now. Spices such as ginger, garlic ,rosemary and sage can be used liberally, and season fruits such as pomegranate, cranberry, apples, and pears should be eated and baked with cinnamon.

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