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Looking to stay cool this summer?
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Summer is ruled by the fire element (no big surprise!), according to the Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This element corresponds to the heart, the color red, happiness, and sounds of laughter. Signs that it's in balance include a strong and healthy heart, a calm mind and sound sleep. When the fire element is imbalanced, we may lack joy (depression) or have an excess of joy (mania). Indicators of an imbalance also include agitation, nervousness, heartburn, and insomnia. This is a great time to schedule your acupuncture summer tune up. |
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In summer, indigestion can easily occur, so a light and less-greasy diet is strongly recommended. It is the perfect season to introduce some cool, yin foods into your diet. Chinese nutrition classifies food according to its energetic qualities of temperature, taste, and ability to moisten and strengthen the body. Food with cool and cold properties can clear heat, reduce toxins, and generate body fluids.
In general, cooling foods tend towards the green end of the spectrum - lettuce, cucumbers, and watercress are some of the coolest. Few vegetables are warming. Fish and seafood are also cooling, while most meats are warming.
Here are some suggestions to keep you cool and balanced all summer long. These fruits and vegetables will help your body adjust its temperature and protect you during the long, hot summer days:
- Watermelon
- Apricot
- Cantaloupe
- Lemon
 - Peach
- Orange
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Snow peas
- Spinach
- Summer squash
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Dill
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If you missed our July sessions or are looking to sign up again, here is our Svaroopa yoga schedule for August. The instructor for these sessions is Sarah Scrivani.
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm: August 6th, 13th & 20th
OR
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am: August 8th, 15th & 22nd
Cost: $57 for the series
Email to register.
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