If you’re like me you think summer ends at Labor Day. School starts the following week (at least here in the Syracuse area) and the weather starts turning colder. However, based on the solar calendar (rather than arbitrary federal holidays) Fall officially starts tomorrow. I think we can all agree that each season has a different “vibe” and a different pace. Here in Central New York fall is about the pretty foliage, digging out the jackets from the back of the closet, and reminiscing about all of the fun we had this past summer. We also get to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and apple season.
In Chinese medicine, the change of seasons are very important. As the weather changes our bodies adapt to the colder temperatures and shorter days. This transition can be smooth for some and rough for others. This sometimes have to do with how well we took care of ourselves during the previous season. Other times it can be due to a very sudden change in weather (not uncommon in Central New York).
The primary organ system that we focus on with acupuncture and Chinese medicine during this season is the lung system. Obviously the lung is primarily associated with breathing and therefore we need to be concerned with diseases like asthma and upper respiratory infections. The lung system is also associated with immunity. So at this point of the year we want to improve the lung system so that we can strengthen our immunity as we go into the cold and flu season.
Whether or not you’ve had acupuncture before now is a great time to consider having a treatment. Even if you feel you are otherwise healthy a treatment during this seasonal transition can help you stay healthy in the months to come. For other information and healthy tips for fall check out the “Acupuncture and Autumn” Newsletter (click here – note this newsletter changes seasonally)
https://www.eastside-acupuncture.comsletter.php
