Autumn is a beautiful season, the days are shorter, the nights longer and the weather is beginning to cool down, and our tastes move from lighter summer salads to delicious soups and warming risottos & heartier meals.
Autumn also means the arrival of Easter, a special time to bring families together and celebrate life, religion and culture. A fish meal on Good Friday is a religious tradition for many families. Holidays may include a family camping trip or a refreshing break or get away to the coast, & family bbqs.
Replacing some of the cooling foods in our diet with warm foods, helps us to adjust to the cooler weather and also assists with immune support.
Autumn is a great time to study, plan and be more organised.
The element of autumn is Metal, which governs the health of the lungs and large intestine.
Massage to your chest, rib cage and back can help to create the space for your lungs and diaphragm to contract and expand fully. Poor posture, muscle imbalances or emotional stress can cause stiffness and pain in the chest, rib cage & back, causing restrictions in the movement of your lungs & diaphragm.
Eating sour flavoured foods, can help our transition to the cooler weather.
Sour foods include – rose hip and lemon teas, olives, pickles, leeks, sauerkraut, aduki beans, yoghurt, lemons, grapefruits & sour varieties of apples, plums, grapes and cheese.
Replenish your hair, face and skin after summer ready for the cooler, drying months.
