‘Earth’ energy, as described by the Five Element Theory of Oriental Medicine, is a predominant environmental force five times a year: during the transitional time between seasons, when you start to feel one season changing into the next, and in late Summer.

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Staying Healthy in Spring
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In a practical sense, during the transitional time between seasons - when you start to feel one season changing into the next, and in late Summer - it’s important to focus on strengthening, or just paying attention to, your digestive system; its overall health, and the vitality of its individual organs.

This means doing what needs to be done to improve your diet and nutrition, and finding out what type of Chi Kung (energy-building exercises) would benefit your specific situation.

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Staying Healthy in Spring
Spring Health Tips (1)
Spring Health Tips (2)
The Way Through

Women living in cold mountainous climates wrap woolen sashes around their waists - with older women wearing more layers, and younger women fewer. Padding around the waist maintains the warmth your Kidneys and other internal organs need to function healthily - and supports your back when lifting heavy objects.