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The Organs of Fall
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The Organs of Fall

Organ, Seasonal Changes

The Organs of Fall

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-10-02T12:33:49-04:00September 26th, 2023|Categories: Organ, Seasonal Changes|Tags: fall tips, five element, grief, large intestine, letting go, lungs, organs, skin, tips|

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of "organs" is somewhat different from that of Western medicine. TCM organs are more than just physical structures – they are functional systems with broader roles in the body's overall health. According to TCM, each season is associated with specific organs, as well as an element and emotion. The fall season is closely linked to the Lungs, along with its partner organ the Large Intestine. Both are connected to the Metal element and the emotions of grief and sadness. Emotionally and physically, the Lungs and Large Intestine are responsible for helping you “let [...]

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At Surge Capacity and a Nation in Grief: Why It’s Time to Clean the House
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At Surge Capacity and a Nation in Grief: Why It’s Time to Clean the House

coronavirus, Mood, Parenting, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

At Surge Capacity and a Nation in Grief: Why It’s Time to Clean the House

By Sarah O'Leary|2022-11-15T14:06:22-05:00October 30th, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, Mood, Parenting, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: ambiguous loss, Chinese medicine, fall, five element, letting go, surge capacity, TCM|

Anyone noticing that just as our annual cultural prediction of “fall cleaning” arrives, that indeed you are inspired to tidy the house? Anyone else observing that in this week's climax of election angst and COVID cases rising nationally that you move between being frozen and then finding small comfort in seemingly insignificant completed tasks (like a clean bathroom or empty dishwasher)? And is your tolerance too for overstuffed drawers and piles of paperwork suddenly feeling unbearable? I think I have an explanation (with married concepts from modern psychology and the lens of Chinese Medicine).... In Eastern philosophy, we think of the Fall months [...]

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The Best Essential Oils for Fall
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The Best Essential Oils for Fall

Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

The Best Essential Oils for Fall

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-11-01T16:36:44-04:00November 6th, 2019|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: depression, emotion, essential oil, fall, letting go, lungs, tips|

Help soften Fall feels that may rise up for you during this time with the power of scent. In Chinese Medicine, when Metal energy is out of balance, we may notice... stubbornness and rigidity overt criticism and judgment a ruminating mind and inability to let go, and/or isolation and depression. Single note essential oils can be helpful in working through common emotions and patterns seen during Fall, the season of Metal. Ruminating and having a hard time letting go? Try essential oils from the Evergreen family. Pine, Black Spruce, Fir and Cedar are all useful to quiet the compulsively [...]

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Fall Lifestyle Tips, Part 2
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Fall Lifestyle Tips, Part 2

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Fall Lifestyle Tips, Part 2

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:07:58-05:00November 4th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: breath work, fall, large intestine, letting go, lungs, tips|

In October, Mend Fellow Dana Robinson shared some of her favorite Fall Lifestyle Tips. In this post, we dig even deeper. In the spirit of living in harmony with the season's energetics, consider these tips to help stay in flow and feeling your best. Breathe Deeply. In this season of the lungs, there is no greater tip than finding ways to breathe in more deeply and intentionally. When we breathe deeply and with intention, we are flooding our cells and brains with much needed oxygen. We are also taking in vital qi from the air. The best thing to [...]

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There’s No Better Time for a Walk in the Woods
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There’s No Better Time for a Walk in the Woods

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care

There’s No Better Time for a Walk in the Woods

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:07:59-05:00October 15th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care|Tags: Baltimore, fall, hikes, large intestine, letting go, lungs, nature, tips, trails, walks|

It’s officially Fall. We’ve shaken off that vibrant yang energy of Summer and we’re embracing the inward and contemplative yin energy that peaks in Winter. To really fold into the slowing down of the season, try to take as many walks in nature as you can muster. This will help you truly tune in to the Autumnal energetics and reap some health benefits to boot. Recently, researchers have started to look at the physical and psychological benefits of nature-based walking. Studies have shown that walks among the trees helps to: Lower blood pressure Decrease heart rate Lower levels of [...]

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LI4: Our Great Eliminator
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LI4: Our Great Eliminator

acupoint, Acupressure, Wellness

LI4: Our Great Eliminator

By anjuligeorge|2022-11-15T14:07:59-05:00October 7th, 2019|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, Wellness|Tags: acupressure, fall, large intestine, letting go, Mend fellow, tips, transition|

If you’ve received acupuncture, chances are you already experienced Large Intestine 4 (LI4), at some point. Acupuncturists often use LI4, also translated as Union Valley, because it’s extremely effective for relieving pain, headaches, regulating elimination, and clearing out symptoms in the head and the intestines. Below you will find a little bit more about the magic of this point and how you can use it to support your mind, body and spirit to allow change and let go of things no longer meant for your system. In the beautiful book, Characters of Wisdom, about the translation of the Chinese [...]

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Fall Lifestyle Tips
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Fall Lifestyle Tips

Allergies, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Fall Lifestyle Tips

By Dana Iscoe|2022-11-15T14:07:59-05:00October 2nd, 2019|Categories: Allergies, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: breath work, fall, large intestine, letting go, lungs, Mend fellow, tips, transition|

Fall has arrived! The heat of the days lasts longer, we may be going into or leaving our daily commitments in the dark of evening or morning, and the light just looks...different. With new routines, commitments, and the rush of the holidays coming up, it can be daunting to look ahead at Winter, and hard to savor the present moment of the yearly cycle. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself this Autumn. Get real about what you are letting go of. As we leave the abundance of the harvest season, it can be a time to [...]

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What Chinese Medicine Has to Say About Fall
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What Chinese Medicine Has to Say About Fall

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

What Chinese Medicine Has to Say About Fall

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:08:00-05:00September 25th, 2019|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: emotion, fall, grief, large intestine, letting go, lungs, sadness, transition|

Excerpt by Emma Suttie, D.Ac, AP at Chinese Medicine Living Fall is the season when Summer days become shorter and the leaves begin to change, presenting us with their beautiful colours before they fall off the trees to prepare for the coming Winter. The cooler air signals us to start putting away our Summer clothes and get out warmer wares for the coming cold weather. It is the time of year that we go from the relaxed and carefree attitudes of Summer to the more serious and introspective energies associated with Fall. Fall's Associations in Chinese Medicine Element – [...]

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