September 2011 - Tonify Digestion

In This Issue:
**Three Treatment Special is Back!
*expires 9/30, purchase on-line!
**Fall - Time to Tonify Digestion
**Thanks for Tuning In! Book On-line Anytime!
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Three Treatment Special is Back!
That's right! September is upon us once again which means it is time to honor the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with my semi-annual three treatment special. Available through the end of the month, you can purchase as many three treatment packages as you want and they will stay on account for you. They also make great gifts. The special goes as follows:
3 one hour Acupuncture sessions for $165 ($195 value)
3 one hour Foot Reflexology sessions of $195 ($225 value)
Purchase on-line or in office any time this month and book appointments when ready.


Fall - Time to Tonify Digestion
As I know I've belaboured before, Chinese Medicing is a seasonal medicine and Fall is the season of the Earth Element. Dominated by the Spleen and Stomach, the Earth element governs your digestion. Whent this element is in balance, your digestion is smooth, your energy feels great, and you feel grounded, strong and at peace. When the Earth element is out of balance, you can experience increased worry and fatigue, a running mind, poor digestion and food sensitivities. Since Fall is governed by this element, Fall is the best time to strengthen and tonify the Spleen and Stomach to facilitate strong Qi and good digestive health through the coming holiday season.

How do we accomplish this? In a variety of ways. An individualized Acupuncture treatment is the best start with specific dietary recommendations for your energetic picture. In general, warm foods are tonifying to the Spleen and Stomach (so go easy on the iced drinks if you can!) and herbs found in cooking such as ginger and cardamom are also helpful. A quick pick me up for the Spleen and Stomach therefore is a lovely Chai tea! But try to go without the milk and sugar or try a dairy alternative such as almond or coconut, since dairy can be cloying to the digestion, along with a natural sweetener such as honey or stevia.

You can also pick up a package of Chinese Herbal Tonic Soup Mix the next time you are in the office - a wonderful remedy for the digestion. Filled with herbal edibles, this mix can be cooked into a vegetarian or chicken soup, or a rice congee, and is a great way to strengthen your Qi. Especially good for fatigue and recovery from a stressful time of life or a difficult cold or flu, it is both good for you and delicious! Add to your favorite soup recipe and see what you think of the results.

Thanks for Tuning In!
As usual thanks again for tuning in! If you are interested in more information about my 3 treatment special or about tonifying the Spleen and Stomach this fall, please don't hesitate to call or book on-line. Free 15 minute consultations in person or over the phone are always available which you can book via phone at (503)445-8888 or on-line as well if you have more specific questions.

Looking forward to seeing you!
~Rebecca