This Winter Solstice wreath was hand drawn using dip pens by Kitty Bradshaw. When not being creative in her practice of Oriental Medicine, Kitty gives sway to her lifelong love of calligraphy. Of late, she has been practicing ‘Italian Roundhand.’
Food Is Energy: Five Element Eating Is the Source!
You’re born with a certain amount of chi that you inherit from your parents; you get a constant supply of chi from the air you breathe; and you need a constant source of chi from the food you eat. When you eat food that doesn’t have the proper nutritive value, your health gradually diminishes; when you eat a diet that’s balanced, based on the 5 Element Theory of Oriental Medicine, your health flourishes.
Fire Energy In Summer
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.
A Healthy Attitude Makes A Huge Difference
Enjoy your summer and help ensure your health by being conscious of a few simple things you can do for yourself and your family:
• Drink enough water.
• Monitor your salt intake.
• Eat cooling foods.
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?
