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Late Summer TCM perspectives

in General/by Natalie Dalton

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR HEALTH

We are in the midst of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) observed ‘fifth’ season, that of ‘Late Summer’ the period between the Summer Solstice (the longest day of the year) and the Autumn Equinox – which is considered astrologically to be the actual start of Autumn rather than the 1st March – as we are used to in Australia …

A Doctor of Chinese Medicine @TherapyWorks, Jason Callanan explains

“The climate of late summer is associated with TCM concepts of DAMPNESS and HEAT, which is reflected in the increase in humidity in our surrounds. It is the period between the transfer from the ‘YANG’ associated seasons of spring and summer transforming into the ‘YIN’ related seasons of autumn into winter. It is traditionally a time to begin harvest and storage of NOURISHMENT in preparation for the cold winter ahead.

Late summer is associated with the EARTH ELEMENT and the digestive organs of the SPLEEN. PANCREAS and STOMACH.

In our western culture the post Christmas/New Year celebrations of excess food (and often alcohol), give rise to the pathologies associated with digestive issues such as reflux, bloating, bowel changes, and increased parasite activity.

The SPLEEN is also damaged by EXCESSIVE THINKING and OVER ANALYSIS, SWEET, GREASY or COLD, RAW FOODS and ICED DRINKS. Excess mucous is then produced resulting in CONGESTION in sinus cavities, perhaps a phlegmy cough noted after eating, even CHANGES IN BOWEL HABITS, HEAVINESS OF LIMBS and a sense of LETHARGY UPON WAKING.

Exercise

It is recommended that gentle exercises such as WALKING, TAI QI, GENTLE, YIN and RESTORATIVE YOGA and SWIMMING be undertaken rather than heavy strenuous exercise such as weights since excessive muscle use also damages the spleen and stomach.

Diet

Foods to be consumed to help REPAIR the spleen and stomach are COLOURED ROOT VEGETABLES such as carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, beetroot. Also consider adding SPICES such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves which all help to NOURISH the earth element and TONIFY the spleen to remove the damp that may have accumulated.

Emotions

The period of late summer is associated emotionally with the time to CONSOLIDATE  the freedom and growth we have experienced through spring and summer, and to hold it deep into our soul to NUTURE THE TRUE ESSENCE OF OURSELVES and preserve it through the cooler months. This time of year is all about becoming CENTRED, GROUNDED AND BALANCED  –  corresponding with the earth element. Hence this time provides us some excellent benefits if we truly NOURISH OUR BODIES”.

Jason is available for Acupuncture, Remedial Massage and Chinese Medicine consults Monday to Friday (not Wednesdays ) and alternate Saturdays.

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Natalie Dalton
Chinese Medicine Practitioner - Owner and Founder at Therapy Works
Dr. Natalie Dalton (TCM) has been practicing Integrative Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for 30+ years. She is a clinically minded Chinese Medicine practitioner, dedicated to ensuring that you receive effective treatment that specifically addresses your unique needs and issues.
Qualifications:
ND, DRM(NCC), BSc (Acup), MSc (Chin Herb Med), Adv Cert Acup (China), AACMA

- M.Sc. (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
- Post Grad Hospital Internship (Guangzhou-China)
- B. Health Sc. (Acupuncture)
- B.Health Sc. (Naturopathy)
- Dip. Homeopathy
- Dip. Clinical Nutrition
- Dip. Botanical Medicine
- Dip. Swedish massage
- Dip. Shiatsu
- Dip. Tui Na (Chinese remedial massage)
- Dip. Lymphatic Drainage
- Dip. Myo-Fascial Release Technique
- Dip. Cranio-Sacral Therapy
- Dip. Remedial Massage
- Dip. Counselling and Psychotherapy (Post graduate)
- Fully registered and approved Chinese Medicine practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Chinese Medicine Practitioner registration number: CMR0001717271
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Chinese Medicine Practitioner - Owner and Founder at Therapy Works
Dr. Natalie Dalton (TCM) has been practicing Integrative Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for 30+ years. She is a clinically minded Chinese Medicine practitioner, dedicated to ensuring that you receive effective treatment that specifically addresses your unique needs and issues.
Qualifications:
ND, DRM(NCC), BSc (Acup), MSc (Chin Herb Med), Adv Cert Acup (China), AACMA

- M.Sc. (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
- Post Grad Hospital Internship (Guangzhou-China)
- B. Health Sc. (Acupuncture)
- B.Health Sc. (Naturopathy)
- Dip. Homeopathy
- Dip. Clinical Nutrition
- Dip. Botanical Medicine
- Dip. Swedish massage
- Dip. Shiatsu
- Dip. Tui Na (Chinese remedial massage)
- Dip. Lymphatic Drainage
- Dip. Myo-Fascial Release Technique
- Dip. Cranio-Sacral Therapy
- Dip. Remedial Massage
- Dip. Counselling and Psychotherapy (Post graduate)
- Fully registered and approved Chinese Medicine practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Chinese Medicine Practitioner registration number: CMR0001717271
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