The ancient Chinese believed in living in harmony with one's environment.  The cold and darkness of winter was interpreted as a time to slow down, be introspective, and conserve strength.  Winter is ruled by the water element which is associated with the kidneys, bladder, and adrenal glands.  The kidneys are considered the source of all qi, (energy) within the body.

 

Foods for winter:

 

Winter is a time when people tend to reduce their activity.  If that is the case for you, you must reduce your food intake in order to avoid weight gain. Unfortunately, many people do just the opposite.  Avoid raw foods during winter as they are too cooling for most of us now.

During winter one should emphasize warming foods such as:

 

Soups and stews

 

Stirfries with garlic ginger and cayenne

 

Root Vegetables: IE Radish, sweet potato, etc

 

Beans of all types

 

Miso and seaweed

 

Garlic, ginger, and cayenne

 

Whole grains-a variety!

 

Roasted Nuts

 

Eating warm hearty soups and whole grains help to warm the core center of the body.  Go to sleep early, get rest, and expend less energy, including stress.

 

Staying Healthy

 

Seasonal changes affect the body's environment.  With the wind, damp, and cold, and snow comes colds and flu, aches and pains.

Remember to wash your hands frequently, sleep well, avoid stress and negativity as much as possible.

 

Acupuncture treatments just a few times a year can build up the body's energy store and and prevent illness as well as aches and pains due to the season or stress.

 

Chinese formulas can also prevent illness helpful if you are like me and work with the public.  Chinese formulas are safe effective ancient remedies to act as tonics of the energy center and prevent illness or shorten its course if you do happen to get sick.

 

Please come in for a treatment soon!!!

 

Next Monday The January Website will be posted with plenty of new cool stuff and savings for the month including my long awaited vitamin savings program...see you then

 

Have a Safe and Happy New Year Holiday!

 

 

Best,

 

 Taryn DeCicco, ND LAc

Apple-Day-Clinic.COM

12/31/2008

 

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