The Metal Element

Welcome to the season of the Metal Element.  During the fall we need to make sure we are working to keep our Lung and Large Intestine meridians happy and to keep the Qi flowing freely.  First, I will share the associations that are part of the Metal Element.
Associations:

    *     The nose

• Skin and hair
• The emotion of grief
• Crying
• Autumn
• Dryness
• The color white
• Spicy flavor
• Direction- west
• 3am-7am

Possible symptoms of Lung/ Large Intestine imbalance are:

• Runny nose, sinus congestion, sneezing, loss of smell
• Catching colds easily or fall allergies
• Difficulty processing grief and loss, easily brought to tears, sadness
• waking between 3am -7am and having difficulty going back to sleep

How can we help ourselves and others through this season?

• eat warm and spicy foods, fresh vegetables, tofu, beans, white meat and vegetables and drink herbal teas
• deep breathing, especially outdoors in nice weather
• let go of that which you no longer need physically and emotionally
• keep warm in cold weather, especially your chest and neck...wear a scarf
• practice qigong or tai chi, these exercises stretch the lung meridian and get the energy moving
• have your energy balanced with a TCM practitioner (Acupuncturist or an Acupressurist)

Book your Acupressure session today to get your Qi flowing!