It’s autumn, the ‘fall’ season, and in the 5 Element way of thinking, it’s the ‘Metal” season too. This means the Metal energy predominates during the autumn months, and since Lungs are associated with the ‘Metal’ energy they’re most affected this time of year. Oriental Medicine and 5 Element Theory offer many useful insights about […]
Category: Immune System Health
Five Ways To STRENGTHEN Your Lungs and Immune System
Eat foods that nourish the Lungs. These include: daikon radish, lotus root, maiitake mushrooms, and Chinese herb formulas. Get enough sleep. Reduce and keep stress low. (Easier said than done … but doable.) Pace yourself. Make sure to save some of your energy. Begin developing—or maintain—an inner practice like meditation, or deep breathing, to help your body relax […]
