I mentioned in the previous newsletter that we’re in a seasonal transition that makes right now a potent moment to address the earth element, which governs digestion.
When the earth element is out of balance in summer, it can show up as feeling heavy and bloated, sticky or loose or burning bowel movements, and hot gas — digestive themes that fall under the category of damp heat in Chinese Medicine.
As funny as it is to Dutch oven your partner in bed, this (the gas — I can’t speak to the behavior) is your body’s sign that things have gone too far.
If you’ve been eating and drinking a certain way long after your summer vacation ended, or you’re already dealing with damp heat symptoms before you’ve even left for your trip, right now is the time to commit to a digestive reset.
Chinese Medicine holds a deep philosophy around how food energetically contributes to the strength and ease of your digestion. And it’s not just about avoiding fatty foods and alcohol — there are also simple, potent herbal formulas that bring strength back to your digestion, along with the power of acupuncture, including digestive points like Stomach 36 (Zu San Li).
Are you ready to commit to the foundation of your health by rebalancing your digestion and the earth element in your life? I invite you to schedule your first or next acupuncture appointment opens in a new window::HERE::.
