The summer sun has faded and our schedules are back into full-time mode. The kids are back in school, summer Friday's are over (RIP!), and the days are slowly getting shorter.
With this change in our routine also comes a change in the season. ENTER Autumn Equinox!
Some of you might be thrilled that the temperature has begun to decline, and some of you are already counting down the days until your next beach vacation. Whichever season you prefer, here's some advice for preparing your body and mind for a productive fall season ahead.
1. Let it Go - Traditional Chinese Medicine classifies autumn as the season to let things go. It's time to reflect, recenter, and rid ourselves of the things in our lives that no longer serve our purpose. Try a deep autumn house cleaning to make your surroundings less cluttered, cleaner, and more organized for the upcoming winter months. Consider donating old clothing or possessions you don't use anymore. Are you experiencing any stressful or negative emotions that you're having trouble with letting go? Now is the perfect time to achieve better balance in your life by ridding yourself of grudges, stresses, judgments, and anxieties.
2. Strengthen for the winter months ahead- Are you the type of person who gets a cold every fall when the weather starts to change? Now is the time to stock up on warm and nourishing foods that we tend to neglect in the summer. These include root veggies, soups, stews, nuts, and spices such as ginger, cinnamon, garlic, and cloves. By incorporating these simple ingredients into your diet, you can help boost your immune system and protect your body from colds, viruses, and the flu.
3. Cover up- Once the temperature starts to drop it's imperative to keep our bodies warm and protected. Say goodbye to flip flops & tanks, and hello to your favorite scarf. Stay properly covered, especially when exercising outdoors. Sweating exposes our bodies to the elements, leaving us vulnerable to colds, flus, and viruses.
Acupuncture is wonderful way to stimulate the immune system and assist the body in ridding itself of not only colds and viruses, but also negative energy that can keep us feeling held back. Flow Point Acupuncture offers comprehensive treatments unique to your body's needs for this fall season. Feel free to contact us with any questions about how acupuncture can help you strengthen your body & mind, and most importantly, let it go!