In Chinese medicine, all the elements, when strong enough, and if the body is weak enough, can cause disease. The elements of particular concern in the Fall are cold and dryness. One way to protect against the dryness is to eat foods that moisten the body and generate fluids. Aside from keeping properly hydrated, pears and pear juice, particularly Asian pears are effective in doing this. These can also be helpful for patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy anytime of the year to combat the harsh drying effects these treatments have on the body.
Check back for more info and tips from the Orange County Acupuncture Specialist in Orange, CA.
Michael Padilla, L.Ac.
No comments:
Post a Comment