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The further removed from the earth our food is, the more toxic to the body it becomes. The body will then use fluids to purge out the toxins, most commonly in the form of a cold and flu, allergies, sweating, and diarrhea.

This imbalance is called Wei Qi and Spleen Qi deficiency, and is the start of many more imbalances to follow.

We each have our own tolerable limit of how much processed foods, or toxic exposure, we can handle. This comes down to our Constitutional Qi, which is passed down from our ancestors combined with the type of lifestyle we live.

Yellow/brown foods nourish our digestion (aka earth element) and you won't find a better tasting smoothie than this one! - peach, mango, and banana. Astragalus powder compliments this one nicely due to it's mild flavor.

Astragalus is my go-to to boost Qi (energy/vitality) and immunity, and spring/summer is the best time to start taking it.

Peach hack:
In MN, August is a good time to buy peaches in bulk. Boil them in water for 1min. Once cool enough to handle, cut in half and you'll notice the skin falls right off. Yes, so easy!! 🙆‍♀️ Cut up, place on a silicone lined baking sheet and put in the freezer. Once frozen, remove them and place in a reusable freezer bag. Take a handful out as needed for smoothies!

Example #1: you are driving and get cut off. You could get angry, or you could see it as an opportunity to master your skills of letting s**t go, and remember you are safe in every moment.

Example #2: someone makes a political statement that triggers you and makes your blood boil. You could get fired up and lose your temper, or you can recognize your triggers as an aspect of yourself that you haven't dealt with. Maybe an insecurity, or a strong dislike of your own inability to speak your truth.

The good in the bad 🥰

Fear often gets lumped in as anxiety or overthinking, but in Chinese medicine they are VERY different and need to be seen separately. So how do we tell the difference?

Anxiety/ overthinking is like:
"I have so much to do and so little time"
"I can't stop thinking about this person and what they said to me"
"I am overwhelmed"
This type of busyness and overthinking depletes the Spleen Qi and causes digestive problems, low immunity, weight gain, poor sleep, and fatigue.

Fear is like:
"What if I never find a job?"
"I'm worried I'll run out of money"
"I'm worried about my kids future"
"This virus is scary"
"I'm worried about my parents"
"I'm terrified about what this president might do"
This type of fear depletes our Kidney Qi and causes symptoms like low back pain, knee pain, extreme fatigue, thyroid issues, plantar fasciitis, infertility, premature grey hair, poor teeth and bones, aging, and urinary issues. It can happen much more slowly and over time, and may become more difficult for you to see the connection between your emotions and your symptoms.

We will constantly be given opportunities to address our fears and clear them, and if we don't we can expect dis-ease to flare up.

Walnuts are a good and easy way to strengthen our Kidney Qi, as are various herbs and mushrooms depending on your specific symptoms.

📷 : codexanatomy.com