{"id":304,"date":"2011-02-15T14:52:44","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T19:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=304"},"modified":"2011-12-07T01:10:55","modified_gmt":"2011-12-07T06:10:55","slug":"seasonal-harmony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=304","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Harmony"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Seasonal Harmony<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>By Ellasara Kling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a href=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/ys41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-305 alignleft\" title=\"ys41\" src=\"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/ys41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">For most of us it is still Winter and we have all the snow, cold, and perhaps excessive rains that come with it. Generally, we consider Winter as a bleak, darkened time during which the Universe stores its energy and causes things (except modern humans and our unique lifestyles) to retire, rest, hibernate, or otherwise lie dormant until the earth has slanted sufficiently towards the sun to warm the world and cause life to regenerate and bring us that miraculous First Day of Spring. However, during this fallow time we find that most cultures celebrate various rites of renewal and light, many on the Winter Solstice and others somewhat before or shortly afterwards, in acknowledgment that within Yin, there is still Yang, the inherent understanding of the circularity and interconnectedness of Life is Universal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">During Winter, when it appears that little is happening in nature, nature is actually quite busy gathering its resources to display its renewal in a brilliant array. Asleep? Resting? Perhaps. But also gathering, storing and preparing. During the Winter months, the seeds of Spring are preparing for their birth. This time of rest is part of the developmental cycle and it requires energy to accomplish its purpose. Overlaying a year of seasonal changes onto a 24 hour period, (our nighttime is Winter) is a time of rest, rejuvenation, and storage so that the morning (Spring) can be fresh and filled with new life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Make every day a healthy year starting with this season, this moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong>RECIPES<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: blue;\"><strong>Walnut, Figs and Tangerine Dessert<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">6-10 figs depending on size <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">3-4 TB honey<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1 tsp cinnamon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1 cup walnut halves<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">3 tangerines \u2013 seeded<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Soak the figs (if dried) in about 1 cup of hot water until soft (reserve \u00bd cup of water that is not absorbed) In a saucepan mix the honey, cinnamon and \u00bc cup of \u201cfig water.\u201d Heat over medium heat and then add the walnuts thoroughly, coating them in the syrup. Heat, stirring occasionally until all of the syrup is absorbed. The walnuts will have a dark reddish color and since they are hot, they will be tacky. Quarter the figs and place them in a pyrex pie or small baking dish. Pour the remaining fig water over the figs and bake till slightly roasted. On a serving dish pleasantly arrange the sections of the tangerines, fig quarters with the honeyed walnuts. I like to put the walnuts in the center of the plate and lay the figs and tangerine sections over them. Sometimes, I also bake the tangerine sections with the figs. Play around with this and find the variations that suit you. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: blue;\"><strong>Wood Ear Mushrooms with Tomato<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">\u00bc cup dried wood ear mushroom<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> (soak in hot water for a few minutes and when re-hydrated, slice into \u00bc\u201d ribbons)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1 tomato<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> cut in 8 wedges<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">\u00bc cup oil <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">mince <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1\/2 clove garlic, 3 green onions<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> (whites only), <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1\u201d ginger<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">, <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">4-5 dried small red hot peppers <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">salt<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> to taste<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1 TB sugar<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">1 tsp. black vinegar<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> (balsamic vinegar may be used) <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Heat a large heavy skillet or wok, add and heat the oil, then add the mushrooms. After a few minutes add the garlic, green onion, ginger, hot peppers, sugar, and salt individually tossing them in with each addition. Then add the tomatoes and cook until they have begun to sweat. Remove from the heat and serve. The vinegar may be sprinkled over the dish right before serving. It adds just a touch of \u201czest.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: blue;\"><strong>Salty Soy Soup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Plain, Unsweetened Organic <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Soybean Milk<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Dried Shrimp \u2013 the little white ones<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Szechuan pickled mustard greens (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Rice Vinegar<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Chili oil (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Soy sauce<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Sesame Oil (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Sea Salt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\"><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">Bring the soybean milk to a boil, add the shrimp and simmer for one minute; then pour over a bowl containing all the other ingredients. As for quantities, it\u2019s intuitive and somewhat personal to your own taste. This is a wonderful, light winter soup that you easily lends itself to innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: blue;\"><strong>Easy Basic Black Bean Sauce<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">4 TB light oil, grapeseed or walnut are good for this<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">2 large cloves garlic, crushed <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">6 spring onions, chopped \u2013 whites only <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">2 TB finely chopped fresh ginger**<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: LucidaGrande; color: black;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">1 TB cornstarch, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">16 oz fermented black beans*<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: LucidaGrande; color: black;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">3 TB sugar <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">3 TB soy sauce <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">\u00bc cup vinegar \u2013 balsamic adds a mellow flavor, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: black;\">3 TB rice wine or dry sherry<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">* If fermented black beans are not available, other cooked black beans (or turtle beans) may be substituted. Drain them well. Add 1 tsp each extra salt and vinegar<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #3d3917;\">Heat oil in a wok or heavy skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and the chopped scallions and saut\u00e9 for two minutes over medium heat. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Rinse black beans in a strainer under running water, drain them well and mash them lightly \u2013 just so the skins break. Blend cornstarch and sugar with the beans. Turn into the wok or skillet and mix in with the ginger, garlic and scallions. Add soy sauce, vinegar, stock &amp; wine and cook until it begins to thicken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><em>This is a terrific simple item to keep in your refrigerator to use as an instant sauce on your veggies, shrimp, scallops, or other. <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong><br style=\"page-break-before: always;\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong>Seasonal Self massage: Increasing Energy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5pt 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: ArialMT;\">Known as \u201cKidney 1\u201d or <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: ArialMT;\">Yongquan (Bubbling Wel)l, this point is located<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: ArialMT;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: ArialMT;\">on the sole of the feet, in line with the web between the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> toes about 1\/3 down toward the heel where there is a depression. Massaging this point with your thumb can assist in increasing your Qi and can feel very calming at the same time. Massaging this point (or using moxibustion) can also aid in sleep. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong>Teas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong><em>Astragalus (a\/k\/a Yellow Vetch) ginger and red date tea<\/em><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> Time for an immune boost? Astragalus, is well-known in many cultures for its immune augmenting abilities. Enhanced by the addition of Ginger and Red Dates, it is not only a strengthening tea, it also tastes great \u2014 naturally sweet with a ginger zing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">Astragulus (Sweet Yellow Vetch) is a root that is usually sold in packages of root slices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong>3-4 slices Astragulus, 2 TB minced Ginger, 6-10 red dates (depending on size) and 3 quarts of water.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\"> Put the Astragulus in cold water, bring to a boil and simmer for about 30-45 minutes. Tea will reduce down to about 1 quart. Then add the ginger and red dates. Cover and simmer for about 20 more minutes. Drink hot. Usual recommendations are 2-4 cups a day, but follow your own feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times-Roman;\"><strong>\u00adHealth Topic: Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Every day we spend some time in sleep, but are we renewed by the sleep we are receiving? Most, if not all of us have had the experience of being so tired that we could not get a restful sleep, indicating that even sleeping well takes energy. Awakening refreshed from a good night\u2019s sleep amplifies our sense of well-being. It is during sleep that our bodies have the opportunity to access our vital energy to recharge and rebuild without the interference of other \u201cdistractions.\u201d This important life activity is not one we generally take into account when we think about cultivating our energy. We usually consider cultivating energy so that we can have access to and reserves of energy for our waking hours and do not put sleeping into the equation. However, it takes energy to sleep. Consider the cycle of the \u201cmeridian clock\u201d during the hours that most people sleep: 9 p.m. -11 p.m. Triple Warmer; 11p.m. \u2013 1 a.m. Gallbladder; 1 a.m. \u2013 3 a.m. Liver; 3 a.m. -5 a.m. Lungs; and 5 a.m. \u2013 7 a.m. Large Intestine. The energy of each system \u201cchanges over\u201d in these two-hour cycles. If there is a particular time that you find yourself always awakening, for example, TCM theory says that it is possible that you do not have enough energy in that system to make that change or to continue through the entire cycle. It is also, according to TCM theory, a window into an imbalance in the organ system that is .prominent at that time. (If you are reading this article and have the symptom of insomnia, I would suggest seeing a practitioner of Chinese medicine.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman; color: #000000;\">Our practice is part of developing restful sleep. Consistently practicing whatever system we are using (qigong, taiji, meditation, long walks, yoga, or whatever other practice you have that brings a sense of harmony and balance and develops your energy) will contribute to regular nights of good sleep. Other factors that can help create great sleep are: going to bed early \u2013 9-10 p.m., for example. Eating a lighter last meal of the day a little earlier to make a 9-10 p.m. bedtime more possible. Eating more for the season you are in and\/or to support your weakened system. Not overindulging in stimulants such as coffee or alcohol. Handling stress. Using some self-massage perhaps as described above. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Times-Roman;\">Wishing you good health! 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