We are at the end of the metal element season that rules the lungs and colon, and moving into the earth season. Earth rules the time in-between seasons, and we are making our way now from fall to winter. Being in the Earth element means we have more of a need to focus on strengthening our spleen, pancreas and stomach organs. We want to be sure to take extra time nourishing our digestion. As the cold days approach, be sure to add in more warming foods and less cold and raw. Nutritionally, we will want to focus on reducing sweets, as too much of this impairs the spleens and pancreas’ ability to do their job. We can add in as much of the whole sweet flavor during this time through foods such as sweet potatoes, yams, brown rice, sweet apples and if we need to sweeten something using a small amount of real maple syrup or honey. As we improve our digestion, we increase our immunity, as well as brain function.

Remember we must strengthen our organs the season before, to have optimal health. The winter is ruled by the kidneys and bladder. In order to keep our life force strong and preserve our life essence, we need to keep the kidney energy sustained. If you have low energy, are using any substance a lot including caffeine and sugar, you will want to really work on boosting the earth elements, so then you can focus on strengthening the kidneys and bladder for the winter time ahead in order to stay well.

The spleen governs our will, so we have double forces at this time to increase our will to change things in our life for the better. If you are out of balance with your earth element, you could have more of a tendency to worry, obsessively think, be indecisive, resistant to change, nervous, or forgetful. If you struggle to have compassion, or are desiring a lot of sympathy from others, there also can be an imbalance. The body shows us physically when we have an imbalance in these organs with sagging muscles, menstrual issues, low blood sugar or high blood sugar issues, sugar cravings, weight gain, digestive issues including loose stools or constipation, skin issues, low energy, and foggy brain.

Now is the time to prioritize Amma Therapy (acupressure, Chinese Medicine, nutrition coaching and bodywork) to boost your immunity and be preventative. All of the above issues can be treated and healed through Amma. Nutrition Coaching will allow you to learn new habits, find solutions to ways that aren’t working, and get the support you need to make lasting changes.