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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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Cry! Sing! Scream! : Grief + The Lung in Autumn
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Cry! Sing! Scream! : Grief + The Lung in Autumn

Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Cry! Sing! Scream! : Grief + The Lung in Autumn

By Alexandra|2022-11-15T14:05:19-05:00September 28th, 2021|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: breath, emotion, fall, grief, lungs|

Since the start of the pandemic, grief is something we've been experiencing on such a large collective scale. The transitional season of autumn is linked to the Lung, which is the yin organ specifically related to the emotion of grief. The Lung’s corresponding yang organ is the Large Intestine, associated with physical and emotional ‘ letting go.’ In this season, we may carve out time to acknowledge and feel our grief, and perhaps find ways to help us process and release it. First of all, we have to let ourselves and others know, IT’S OKAY TO FEEL OUR GRIEF! [...]

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Lung 7: Broken Sequence
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Lung 7: Broken Sequence

acupoint, Acupressure, Allergies, Immunity, Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness

Lung 7: Broken Sequence

By Allyson Schurtz|2022-11-15T14:06:21-05:00November 10th, 2020|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, Allergies, Immunity, Mood, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: acupoint, acupressure, aromapoint therapy, aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, fall, lung 7, lungs, metal, TCM|

Photo by Pedro Figueras In this challenging and tender season of life, the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides an invaluable framework to finding balance within even the harshest climates. A core tenant of TCM is living in accordance with the seasons. We currently find ourselves in the Metal (Autumn) season during a Metal year (Metal Rat). Metal is the element associated with the Lungs and Large Intestine and the corresponding emotional themes of grief and letting go. Given this context, it seems no coincidence that we are experiencing a global respiratory pandemic. Many of us find ourselves processing [...]

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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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How the Season of Metal Can Affect You
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How the Season of Metal Can Affect You

Mood, Seasonal Changes, Wellness

How the Season of Metal Can Affect You

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-09-20T15:14:19-04:00October 28th, 2019|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes, Wellness|Tags: alchemy, emotion, fall, five element, large intestine, lungs, metal|

As you may have noticed, each season is ruled by an element - fall by Metal, winter by Water, spring by Wood, summer by Fire, and late summer by Earth. Each of us is comprised by all of the elements, though at varying degrees. Have you noticed that you resonate with a certain season? Or perhaps feel not at your best in another? Look into the elemental aspect of those seasons and see how it lands for you - Chinese medicine may have an explanation. During the fall, the season of Metal, we’re connected with the emotion of grief, as [...]

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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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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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