I'd love to say I love winter, yet this is not my reality.
Sure, I aim to make the most of it, yet I'd gladly embrace 11 months of warmer temps. Snow for December and then back to Spring, Summer and a warm Fall.
Given I do live in the varying seasonal weather of Canada, I am grateful for Tips like these from one of Ottawa's great acupuncturists Blaise Ryan.
"12 Tips for Cold Weather Health & Immunity
In Canada, nature continually reminds us that change is inevitable. Northern Asia has similar weather, being in the northern hemisphere. The study of the seasons & cycles in nature was the foundation for the theory of Yin & Yang in Chinese Medicine.
Ancient doctors observed how weather, seasons & the external environment affect our health. They knew thousands of years ago that during the fall & winter, respiratory illnesses increase if you fall out of balance with nature. But if you harmonize with nature you can experience vitality and strong health throughout the cold months.
This is why Traditional Chinese Medicine has many common sense home remedies for staying healthy during different seasons. I want to share the most important ones with you, so that you can benefit from these and hopefully avert falling ill this winter.
Tip #1 Avoid eating an excessive amount of cold and raw foods, including cold drinks, salads & smoothies. The key word here is "excessive." For someone with weak Spleen Qi or too much dampness, they may not be able to tolerate more than one or two fruits a day. While someone with a more robust Spleen & more heat in their system may benefit from more salads & raw fruits.
Tip #2 Eat warm, cooked foods, including soups & stews. A little bit of spice is good, particularly ginger, garlic & cinnamon. If your sinuses or head feels congested from cold, then chilli peppers & spring onions can help open the sinuses & disperse the cold-damp.
Sure, I aim to make the most of it, yet I'd gladly embrace 11 months of warmer temps. Snow for December and then back to Spring, Summer and a warm Fall.
Given I do live in the varying seasonal weather of Canada, I am grateful for Tips like these from one of Ottawa's great acupuncturists Blaise Ryan.
"12 Tips for Cold Weather Health & Immunity
In Canada, nature continually reminds us that change is inevitable. Northern Asia has similar weather, being in the northern hemisphere. The study of the seasons & cycles in nature was the foundation for the theory of Yin & Yang in Chinese Medicine.
Ancient doctors observed how weather, seasons & the external environment affect our health. They knew thousands of years ago that during the fall & winter, respiratory illnesses increase if you fall out of balance with nature. But if you harmonize with nature you can experience vitality and strong health throughout the cold months.
This is why Traditional Chinese Medicine has many common sense home remedies for staying healthy during different seasons. I want to share the most important ones with you, so that you can benefit from these and hopefully avert falling ill this winter.
Tip #1 Avoid eating an excessive amount of cold and raw foods, including cold drinks, salads & smoothies. The key word here is "excessive." For someone with weak Spleen Qi or too much dampness, they may not be able to tolerate more than one or two fruits a day. While someone with a more robust Spleen & more heat in their system may benefit from more salads & raw fruits.
Tip #2 Eat warm, cooked foods, including soups & stews. A little bit of spice is good, particularly ginger, garlic & cinnamon. If your sinuses or head feels congested from cold, then chilli peppers & spring onions can help open the sinuses & disperse the cold-damp.
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