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[Seasonal Harmony \u5b63\u8282\u7684\u548c\u8c10]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Seasonal Harmony for Winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Ellasara Kling<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great adventure to contemplate the universe. . . to view life as part of this universal mystery of greatest depth, is to sense an experience which is very rare, and very exciting. . . .It\u2019s a feeling of awe, this feeling I have about the glories of the Universe\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Richard P. Fenynman, Physicist & Nobel Prize Winner<\/p>\n

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Seasonal Harmony 5-Element Chart<\/p><\/div>\n

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The theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches the idea of following the seasons which flow one into another in an endless cycle of Spring\/Summer\/Late Summer\/Fall\/Winter and back again to Spring and so on. Each season has its pattern of relationships and \u201crules\u201d for its period of time as it waxes forth from the preceding season and wanes into the next. There is no definite moment of beginning or ending. At some moment it does, however, reach a pinnacle of its nature. Some of the attributes of this Winter season are noted on the chart below. These relationships give us information about taking care of ourselves during Winter and for understanding some deeper meanings to experiences we may have.<\/p>\n

Winter is a Yin season, filled with cold and more darkness than the brighter, warmer Yang seasons of Spring and Summer. We need to have strong Kidney Qi to support Liver energy in the Spring and now is the time to save Kidney energy rather than over spending it. Plan more rest time, more time with congenial friends and family just \u201changing out\u201d, travel less, meditate and sleep more. The energy of the Universe has now descended, the leaves have fallen, the bright harvests have finished, it is now a time to slow down, conserve ones energy, and quietly build your Qi in preparation for the coming Spring.<\/p>\n

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Teeth tapping<\/strong> supports the Kidneys<\/strong> tap your teeth together lightly 50 or more times at least once a day.<\/p>\n

Support the Bladder Meridian<\/strong> by keeping your neck, back of legs covered and warm. Your neck, back and feet should be kept warm and dry, protected from wind. Notice a chill in the back of the legs?\u00a0 Rub in some warming massage oil or muscle liniment so that the heat can enter deeply into the meridian. Also, keeping the front of the body warm and free from wind is highly advisable for maintaining health.<\/p>\n

Even in Winter, sunlight is available and is especially healthful in the morning (from sunrise to noon).\u00a0 <\/strong>If the weather is permissible, go outside for an early morning walk.\u00a0 A terrific way to wake up!<\/p>\n

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Some Foods that Harmonize with Winter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Black Beans, Black Mushrooms (and Crimini and Shitake), Blackberry, Black sesame seeds and oil, Black soybeans, Blueberry, Bone marrow, Cabbages, Cardamon, Celery, Chard, Chicken and Black bone chicken, Chinese Yam, Cinnamon, Clams, Cranberry, Duck, Ginger, Job\u2019s tears, Kale, Kidney beans, Kohlrabi, Longan (when dried is said to relieve anxiety), Lotus seed, Miso, Mulberry, Mutton, Ocean Perch, Parsley, Pine nuts, Raspberry, Rutabaga, Seaweed, Shrimp\/Prawns, Soy Sauce, String beans, Turnips, Walnuts, Wood ear mushrooms.<\/p>\n

This is a time of year for hearty, warm soups, root vegetables, avoid raw foods and cold drinks, also avoid very spicy foods that create sweating (which leads to open pores and cooling). Eat foods that have bitterness to them and be careful not to over indulge in the salty flavor.<\/em><\/p>\n

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START YOUR DAY WITH<\/em>: \u00a0\u00a0Winter Energy Cereal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(Can be made ahead and heated in the morning)\"Ellasara<\/a>
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