As humidity and heat of the late summer swells, cicadas sing, the summer frenzy yields to a rhythm of activity and rest, many of us experience fatigue and digestive discomfort. Why is that? Let’s take a closer look at the Earth element, strongest in the late summer, and what it means for us from a Chinese Medicine perspective.    Earth: The Element of Late Summer Earth represents abundant nourishment, unconditional love, and thoughtfulness. This season asks of us--what are we ingesting, on a body-mind-spirit level, that truly nourishes us? Are we slowing down to savor our meals, are we eating [...]