Late Summer And Chinese Medicine – The Earth Element
Five Element Acupuncture relates each season within nature to an aspect of our health. Have you ever noticed that you feel healthier during certain times of the year? In Chinese medicine late summer is symbolized by the Earth Element. Evenings become cooler and sounds of crickets fill the air. During this time our gardens become ripe and ready for the harvest.
In a good year, if we have tended our crops well and there is enough sun and rain, the harvest is bountiful. In nature, however, mother earth is not always so kind and the harvest may not be bountiful.
The Earth Element corresponds to the digestion of food and thoughts, of being nurtured and of nurturing. In our early years, it is our parents who provide us with nutrition and comfort, helping us to feel secure. As we grow and develop, if our Earth Element is strong, we become nurturing to ourselves and to others. We are able to both give and receive.
Sometimes children are not so lucky. If a child’s body is not well nourished their growth and development will be impaired. What happens when the child’s mind and spirit are not well tended to? Later in life, as an adult, they may lack clarity of thought, worry incessantly and not feel secure. Feelings of fulfillment may be elusive. The pantry might be full, but earth’s bounty is not felt.
Problems occur when we become stuck in a single emotion and that emotion rules us. Emotions should change like the weather. That is, ideally, we would experience each emotion, integrate its lessons and move on, ready for what comes next.
When we feel secure within ourselves, we are able to celebrate the riches of a bountiful harvest amidst life’s impermanence. We are nourished and enriched by food, people and thoughts, and embrace the fleeting nature of our lives.
Five Element Acupuncture supports the health of the mind, body and spirit to come into balance. The Earth Element provides us with the ability to digest our food and enjoy the comfort of sharing with others. So yes, Acupuncture can support you to heal from sciatica, immune system challenges and reproductive issues, but we can do much, much more. For help with tapping your potential call us at 973.509.8464 or book on line to schedule an appointment.
Autumn And Chinese Medicine – The Metal Element
Five Element Acupuncture relates each season within nature to a specific emotion within ourselves. Have you ever noticed that your spirits change at different times of the year? In Chinese medicine, autumn is symbolized by the Metal Element. The days become shorter and crisper. Autumn’s changes are dramatic: the leaves become golden and crimson, before they fall to the ground and decay, enriching the soil. Can you guess which emotion is linked to the Metal Element?
Metals rhythms of taking in and letting go also affect our spirit. When we feel inspired, we enjoy life’s riches and have a sense of harmony and connection to the universal spirit. Inspiration enables us to aspire to do things well. There are also times in life, however, when we must empty our hearts and let go of what we treasure most. When we experience the death of a loved one, we grieve. While our loss may be great, over time, we understand death’s important role in the cycle of life. It is in the letting go that we prepare to love again.
Problems occur when we become stuck in a single emotion and that emotion rules us. Emotions should change like the weather. That is, ideally, we would experience each emotion, integrate its lessons and move on, ready for what comes next.
Five Element Acupuncture supports the health of the mind, body and spirit to come into balance. The Metal Element provides us with the ability to receive inspiration and release waste. It helps us to feel profound connection, and when it’s time, it helps us to let go of that connection. So yes, Acupuncture can support you to heal from trauma, autoimmune challenges and endocrine issues, but we can do much, much more. For help with tapping your potential call us at 973.509.8464 • 212.529.1901 or book on line to schedule an appointment.
By David Frome • Acupuncture • • Tags: five element acupuncture, Metal Element, mind body spirit