We're transitioning into the Earth Element, the season of harvest. Like the fields and gardens around us, it's a time to acknowledge and celebrate the vitality of summer while beginning to prepare for the season ahead.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Earth Element is associated with the Stomach and Spleen, making this the ideal time to focus on nourishment, digestion, and building a strong foundation before autumn arrives.
If you're unfamiliar with the Earth Element, you're in luck. Acupuncturist Lauren Becker, LAc, explains everything you need to know, from food and wellness to emotions and colors, and even why late summer is the perfect time to sing.
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Late Summer is more than the end of one season. Rather, it's a distinct transition into the next. As nature begins to slow down, we're encouraged to do the same: nourish ourselves, strengthen digestion, build Qi, and prepare for the cooler months ahead. |
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The late summer Earth Element is associated with the Stomach and Spleen, your body's center for transforming food into energy.
When digestion is strong, we feel nourished, energized, and resilient. When it's not, bloating, heaviness, and sluggishness often follow.
Late Summer is the perfect time to support healthy digestion with warm, nourishing meals and consistent routines. It's also why practitioners often turn to formulas like Digestive Harmony, inspired by the classic herbal formula Bao He Wan, to help the body process rich meals, occasional indulgences, and digestive discomfort.
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You’re in luck - food is one of the most important ways to support your wellness during the Earth Element. Rather than restrictive diets or complicated rules, the focus is on eating foods that are seasonal, nourishing, and easy to digest.
As farmers' markets fill with fresh vegetables and gardens reach their peak, Late Summer is the perfect time to enjoy lightly cooked vegetables, whole grains, and meals that strengthen digestion while supporting your body's natural rhythm.
As we are keen to do, we recommend our Middle Burner Diet for simple principles, seasonal inspiration, and recipes designed to help you eat in harmony with the season.
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If you take one thing from this email, it's this: the Earth Element reminds us to rebuild Qi, your vital energy that supports everyday health and vitality. Think of it as replenishing your reserves before the seasons change.
That's why Acupuncturists have relied on Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, one of Traditional Chinese Medicine's most enduring herbal formulas. Designed to strengthen Qi and support the Spleen, it has been used for centuries to help restore vitality and reinforce the body's foundation.
It can be a game-changer when you're feeling run down, your energy is off, or you're looking to transition into fall feeling your best.
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