If there's such thing as the dog days of summer, we could argue that we're in them and they are hot. But that isn't to say that they can't be fun, enjoyable, safe and healthy - all key principles of our waning days of Fire Element. And just like the Fire Element within us, we can glow, shine and radiate, particularly if if we lean into the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory regardless of the heat outside.
So this weekend, we have some tips and recommendations to help you enjoy your inner Fire Element, hopefully sparking a weekend of fun, excitement and relaxation...just not too hot. And on this note, we start with a recommendation by our Chief Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. Eric Karchmer with insight into how you can balance your body temperature, right now.
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Fire Element represents the time when our Yang energy is the strongest. The way we practice self care during this season is through the types of food we eat, to behavioral shifts like when we wake in the morning, to when we sleep at night. By employing these changes into our summer wellness regimes, it helps transition our body and minds to the late summer and the inevitable autumn that will follow. Plus, with the longer days, practicing certain aspects of the Fire Element helps us take advantage of the summer energy.
Vancouver-based Acupuncturist Kelli Taylor, RAc shares 8 simple recommendations rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine to optimize your health and wellness at this mid-summer point in the Element calendar.
Get up and get out!
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We launched Pure Reishi for several incredible reasons: this "herb" has been embraced by Chinese Medicine scholars for its ability to increase energy and enhance longevity (among other benefits).
Summer is a great time to incorporate this simple capsule into your wellness routine, elevating the emotional benefits of the longer days and energy of the activities around you. Plus, it has incredibly immunity boosting characteristics which might just be needed right about now due to the "summer bump" of #2020.
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Do you know that looking your best can also help with your overall wellbeing? It's true, particularly when "facial acupressure" is involved. This wellness technique offers significant health benefits including lymphatic drainage, toxin elimination, improved circulation, and reduced facial tension. Moreover, this practice can enhance skin metabolism, relieve muscle fatigue, and reduce puffiness.
During the Fire Element season this practice is particularly beneficial as it helps balance the body's energy, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation. In addition, with Fire Element's emphasis on the heart and small intestine, facial acupressure can support overall well-being by alleviating stress and enhancing the skin’s radiance, aligning with the season's focus on joy and vitality.
Allow New Jersey-based Acupuncturist Deanna Carell to teach you more. Plus you'll find plenty of additional resources for skin health on her website. Dive in this weekend!
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Believe it or not, watermelon is considered a Chinese herb (Xi Gua) and is the perfect answer when you are overheated on a hot day. The rind (peel) is even more powerful in the pursuit of cooling off, which can easily be blended into a puree.
Georgia-based Acupuncturist Rawls Whittlesy, LAc, shares a delicious smoothie recipe that will cool you from the inside out. It's simple and soothing, incorporating a handful of ingredients that you'll naturally gravitate to as the heat and humidity spike.
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