Speaking of the Traditional Chinese Medicine season of the Fire Element, it's really hot outside. While early summer is the season of "Joy", it can be a tough emotion to practice if you're without air conditioning, packed into a hot subway car, or spending excess time outside. But are there Chinese Medicine resources to help keep you cool? Without question.
Like most things in this practice, it starts with "balance", with a seasonal focus on both your heart and stomach. We've assembled resources to keep you balanced and cool in the newsletter below, but we start with an excellent Chinese Medicine self-care overview for the summer heat, written by Acupuncturist Sarah Canga, LAc.
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According to Chinese Medicine theory, cucumbers are considered cooling Yin tonics. They're also a good source of Vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. They can help reduce redness and puffiness in the eyes and face, promote systemic cooldown, are anti-inflammatory, and can be used topically to soothe bug bites and sunburn.
Acupuncturist Amy Malone, LAc of Lakewood, Colorado shares 6 reasons to keep cucumbers on hand this summer - and a recipe that will keep you cool if you happen to have any leftovers!
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Is your body temperature keeping you up at night? Regardless of the temperature outside, it's conceivable that your sweat on the pillow is an issue related to your "yin", "shen", kidneys and heart. While this can be complicated to explain in a short email, there are herbs that can bring balance from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, and in so doing, help clear heat in the night and get you sleeping.
The herbs in Physical Tranquility have been used for thousands of years to provide cooler, calmer sleep through the wisdom of Chinese herbs. Learn more below - no AC required.
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Cold season woes can strike any time of the year, but can be particularly annoying when you'd rather be enjoying the energy of summer - at the pool, in a park, mowing...anything but stuck in bed nursing a cough, fever, aches or chills.
The good news is Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine can help regardless of the time of year, as they approach all airborne needs the same. It's also why we launched both Bounce Back and Breathe Clear at the height of 2020 craziness to help.
We explain more below, and why we recommend everybody keep them on-hand.
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While we encourage you to be grilling in June (you still need to keep the "Middle Burner" warm!), we appreciate the outdoor climate might deter you from "firing" it up. Nonetheless, Chinese Dietary Therapy can be practiced in other ways to keep your body cool.
Apples, endive, lemons and salt are all considered "cooling" from a Traditional Chinese Medicine standpoint, and when combined as our Chief Culinary Artist Travis Metzger has outlined in the recipe below, can be darn tasty as well - particularly on a hot summer night.
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OTHER CHINESE MEDICINE RESOURCES TO "CHILL" IN JUNE
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Chill Out Playlist: Looking to relax and unwind as you enjoy the recommendations above? A yogi friend assembled a list of songs to help transition to the weekend ahead. Enjoy!
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Too Cold? Get Ready for Fire Element: Want to learn more about the Fire Element? Here's another excellent summary with actionable recommendations to beat the heat.
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Menopause-Induced Hot Flashes? Our friend and Acupuncturist Marcie Bower of Stepping Stone Acupuncture explains how Chinese Medicine can help.
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