Practice now for well-being the rest of the year

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All the World is a Stage

Health tips for a healthy year

The ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a holistic practice that values harmony and balance with the relationship of:

•The four seasons,

•The natural environment,

•The human body.

Winter is the best time to prepare the body for the upcoming year. If we preserve our body’s energy well in the cold winter, we can expect a healthier body in the whole year.

Alternatively, if we don't prepare a good foundation in wintertime, we might easily get cold-related symptoms. These include allergic rhinitis, asthma, stomachache, menstruconditions that affect the endocrine system, making us easily fatigued later in the spring.

Hea lth is n't a go a l, Health isn't a goal, i t's a way of l i v ing it's living diseases, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It has also been shown to boost immunity. from reducing sugar, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods and increasing their vegetables.

Intense cleanses, such as fasting or extreme calorie restriction are not for everyone, especially if you are pregnant or growing or on certain medications or have an eating disorder.

Spring vegetables are naturally high in nutrients that en- the liver: young spring greens, parsley, asparagus, radishes, artichokes. Challenge yourself to eat 5-9 servings of assorted vegetables per day. A serving is ½ cup, so it is not as hard as it sounds. A big salad for lunch or stir fry for dinner can be three or more servings. See how many different vegetables you can eat in a week. Sorry, potatoes and corn don’t count, but different varieties of lettuce do! If you don’t tolerate raw vegetables, make a soup or steam them.

And move!! If you’re unable to get out and exercise, wave your arms overhead, march in place. If you can’t do minutes several times per day.

Don’t forget to drink water. Just like washing your clothes, it is important to rinse!!

Every time I do a cleanse, I think to myself, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” The hardest part is starting. See if you can get a friend or family member - al. Headaches, crankiness, gas often show up in the beginning. But this is your body getting rid of the debris. It will go away in a week or so. Your cells will light up, like washing your windows. Happy Spring!!

Dr. Jennifer Means welcomes you for Primary Care for the whole family: Nutrition, IV Therapy, Naturopathy, and Acupuncture. Contact us at 503-641-6400.

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▪All Ages Welcome and store our body’s energy are - ments and keeping a calm and stable emotional space to help maintain a healthy mental state.

It is also essential to exercise, which improves metabolism and immunity, and increase cellular activities.

Moreover, according to the TCM, dietary therapy can assist in our body’s energy. Foods such as lamb, duck, walnuts, chestnuts, sweet potatoes, carrots, black beans, black sesame seeds, black fungus, and seaweed can be increased in winter. Additionally, warm spices such as ginger, garlic, fennel, nutmeg, and cardamom should be added to meal preparation.

By James Ho: Licensed Acupuncturist in Oregon, Doctoral of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. For more information: 503.646.8575 or visit www.hhclinic.com.

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