A global approach to the autumn season
Autumn can be considered to begin long before the calendar date of September 21. In fact, the equinox on September 21 (when the length of day equals the length of night) is at the heart of the autumn season. If we follow nature’s rhythm, autumn begins around August 21. If we’re well grounded and connected to nature, we can sense at this time that summer is coming to an end and that the light suddenly begins to change. The body may begin to show signs of fatigue.
During this particular season, the light changes, and every day we lose a few extra minutes of sunlight. Summer and the June 21st solstice are long behind us.
In traditional Chinese medicine, summer is linked to the heart organ
Autumn is a season of sadness and nostalgia. It’s easy to make the connection that the heart is no longer in it. For some, it’s a depressing season, as the good days are behind us and we see winter approaching, representing old age and death in the cycle of life.
Autumn also represents maturity
Let’s not let these feelings get us down. In the cycle of life, autumn also represents maturity, a time when we harvest the fruits of our past experiences. It’s a time for taking stock, for introspection, for putting everything back in order. Away from the frenzy and energy of summer, autumn invites us to slow down, economize and organize ourselves in preparation for the winter ahead.
You need to know how to let go, recharge your batteries and serenely enjoy a less hectic life.
In autumn, we mustn’t fight, trying to control everything, or keep running and struggling. This would accentuate feelings of nostalgia, sadness and powerlessness as the light fades. Too much control creates imbalances in the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, autumn is linked to metal and the organs lung, large intestine and skin. These emunctories are particularly fragile during this season.
You need to know how to let go, recharge your batteries and serenely enjoy a less hectic life.
It’s the perfect time of year for a cure. Drain the emunctories of the skin, lungs and large intestines, eliminating toxins accumulated from the various excesses of summer. It’s also a good time to boost immunity and stimulate the respiratory tract.
A well-balanced autumn will bring you optimism, spontaneity, lightness and self-confidence.
Our tips for a beautiful autumn:
– Slow down, save energy and ease off.
– Practice breathing exercises to stimulate and strengthen the lungs.
– Walking in the forest in contact with the trees.
– Go to bed earlier, enjoy morning walks with fresh, clean air to stimulate your respiratory tract.
– Stay positive, light-hearted and optimistic.
– Letting go and accepting the unexpected.
– Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. Bring in spices to spice up dishes. Spice is the flavor of autumn.
– Do a depurative cure for the emunctories, skin, lung and large intestine.
– Take a cure to nourish your lungs and immunity.
Autumn essential oils and hydrolats:
A holistic approach to the autumn season in traditional Chinese medicine:
– Organs : Lung, Large intestine, Skin
– Element : Metal
– Senses : smell
– Emotion : sadness
– Taste : Spicy or pungent
– Color : White
– Movement : lying down
– Climate : drought
–Plants : Mint, coriander, fennel, thyme, pine, nettle, rosemary, carrot
