In the Autumn your body is adapting to the changing season. Each day the light lasts a little bit less, and it's easy to get depressed, more stressed, a bit depressed.If you have kids or work in the schools there is a sudden influx of exposure to other people's germs, and life experience. The combo of less light (less vitamin D, which is an immune and mood enhancer) as well as being inside with more people tends to pass around a variety of viruses and bacteria for the season.I have AMAZING news for you, if you come in regularly (once a week, every 2 weeks, or once a month) your immune system will say THANK YOU THANK YOU, I FEEL GREAT. Benefits of Acupuncture for Fallsupports immune systemMoves digestionHelps to moisten lungs & large intestineExpels any phlegmGets rid of lingering coldsCan alleviate grief and sadness With over three years of clinical experience and treating thousands of patients, one of the simplest lessons I have learned is that transition is incredibly hard on our bodies. Autumn is a season of transition. Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine can keep you balanced, adapted, and healthy through the fall. If you often get sick, or allergies, or have digestive issues in the fall, come get acupuncture, and maybe moxa or cupping. Read more here:Benefits of Cuppinggreat for supporting immune systemReleasing tight muscles (this also helps to keep you from getting sick)Improving circulation to vital organsDetoxifying your systemWhat is Cupping? read more hereBenefits of Moxawarm the systemReduce painReduce scarringIncrease energyBoost immunityWhat is Moxa? - read more here This is a season that your Lungs & Large Intestine are most prone to ailments. If you have any constitutional* weaknesses likedry lungs, dry coughcatching colds & flus oftenallergies & asthmaconstipationlots of sadness & old grief surfacing It's a great time to support your body by paying attention to your diet, making sure you drink enough water and move your body. These are always important, but especially connected to both of these organs. They are both ways that help clean out your body. So inputting less toxins can be a great relief as well.FALL FEELINGS - as we dive into darker days, it's important to remember the things we want to let go of.The Lungs are our upper filter, our respirator and intake lots of air, and then blow it out. Think of your emotions that way too, the Lungs both intake and release. However, if they are compromised, (you are not exercising, you have a lot of old emotions that are coming up for you, maybe you just lost something or someone) it's very easy for them to get stuck. When the Lungs are compromised symptoms like, shortness of breath, melancholy, depression, lots of grief take over.The Large intestine is our lower filter. Its greatest function is "letting go". While it (hopefully) provides a daily bowel movement, it also are important for helping us let go emotionally. If you are getting a little constipated - I will always ask, "Are you holding on to anything emotionally?"Since these organs are BOTH so vital to our daily well being. They are also always being used, they are important to pay attention to on a regular basis, and they are easy to help!Wishing you lots of Wellness - enjoy your season of letting go! Book Now*constitution - the foundation of your body, your DNA, your predispositions. Some people are hearty and have strong immune systems, others feel like they are always fighting a cold.
