Alternative Fitness Bendigo

Autumn

Autumn is a time to turn our energy inwards. It is a time to begin self reflection and in so doing this we need to build up our resources to sustain a nuture us through the autumn months and into winter. Autumn is a time to let go.

Metal/air element is governed by the Lung and Large Intestine Meridians in Oriental Medicine. The metal element relates to how well we are able to deal with the past, release what no longer serves us and opens to new life and the present moment.
In Autumn eat white pungent foods such as chillies, onions, turnips, ginger, cabbage and radish. Dark green and orange vegetables also help protect the body from illness.

Seven tips for good health in Autumn:

1.

Go to bed no later than 10pm and rise no later than 7am.

2.

Don’t sleep with an open window.

3.

Practice nasal breathing.

4.

Eat for the season – nourishing, warming, and moistening foods.

5.

Keep your fluid intake up.

6.

Take a walk after meals. Cutback on any punishing regimes which drain your Qi.

7.

De-clutter your life. Let go of things you no longer need –physically, mentally and emotionally.

You must let go!

You cannot erase the past; you must let it go.
You cannot change yesterday; you must accept the lessons learned.
You cannot stop time or stand still in a world racing around in circles.
You must dance with the wind and sing with the songs that are playing.
Let whatever mistakes you have made remain in the shadows of times gone by,
and let love be the answer to the mysteries of life.
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