Summer is the season of the year when the likelihood of health issues affecting the heart and liver increase. Heart because it is the organ most energized in summer, and liver because it’s tired out from having just finished its lead role throughout Spring, and is in need of replenishment.
Author: Ramone
SUMMER HEALTH: Relaxed LIVER; Happy HEART; Strong KIDNEYS; Laughing LUNGS
Summer is the time to improve LUNG health. What the ancient doctors called vital capacity or chi. Lungs filled with chi, the life force cultivated by Tai Chi and Chi Kung, are strong, healthy lungs. Who doesn’t want strong, healthy lungs?
Harnessing the Seasonal Energy of Spring
The seasonal energies are a bit confused at this point. The spring which was supposed to begin back in March and April, has been delayed. And this has confused the organs that are active during spring and winter.
The kidneys which are most active in winter are very exhausted at this time. They don’t like the cold. Since it’s been cold for such a long time they are more tired than usual. This has created many stresses in peoples’ bodies. This results in injuries, illnesses and strain. The cold is especially hard on the joints and the lower back.
Staying Healthy in Autumn: The Oriental Medicine Way
Be Aware of Dryness
During autumn, slowly increasing wind and cold begins to create dryness in the air, which affects your skin and Lungs. The effects of the natural tendency toward dryness in autumn are magnified as you begin to turn on the heat—at home, at work, and in the car—to take the chill out of the air.
Your skin and Lungs don’t like dryness, so it’s important to drink enough fluids to make sure they don’t get dried out.
Healing Sounds For Seasonal Health: Resonant Rhythms of the Seasons
While we may not like the sound of a lot of things we hear today, from the news, and others’ apprehensive approximations of the state of affairs, that does not mean this moment is not resonant with what we need to hear to live healthy, fulfilling lives. For thousands of years, people everywhere have turned to sound and color as a source of healing. Without even realizing it, humans are naturally drawn to colors and sounds that nourish the mind and body. This is why most people have a favorite color and song.
