I took a long walk under the great ball of Yin light,
The Harvest moon to balance my energy and cultivate energy
On September 12 at 5:27 a.m. EDT the moon will
be at its fullest.
This moon is celebrated across many cultures.
It’s an especially powerful moon for meditations,
lasting changes and moon magic.
The moon represents Yin the female force.
In the Taiji symbol Yin is represented by the dark half
with the seed of white in it.
The Chinese character means the dark side of a hill which
shows us the roots of the philosophy in the natural world.
It’s the perfect time for making new changes in your life.
As we move into a Fall season things will naturally change
on the planet. Fall is the time for closure, harvest and to
start preparing your body and mind for the winter.
In Chinese medicine Fall is when the lungs and large intestine
are most active.
We are coming into the colds and cough season and it’s
perfect time to strengthen your immune system.
From simple to elaborate, celebrating the harvest moon is part of
clearing the clutter in your mind body and spirit .
A time to turn your thoughts to the comforts of your home as the
cold weather arrives, think of ways to bring your attentions into
the area in your home. Focus your energy on creating the changes that make your life more balanced.
I’ll am personally start a six day detox program to clean out
my system and move into the Fall season as smoothly as possible.
I started my ritual cleanse today, as I do every time the seasons change.
This gives my digestion system a rest and helps to detox the liver, kidneys and lungs.
I started this morning with deep breathing exercise on the beach and
when I got home I started drinking apple juice and water 8 oz. of each
I drink at least a quart of apple juice a day for the next
6 days, with a two day liver flush next weekend.
The liver flush formula:
*Pink grapefruit
*Olive oil
*Garlic
*Lemon
*Blender
Organic is best if you can get it
Take 4 oz. of fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 lemon
2 or 3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 piece of fresh garlic
Blend the mixture until smooth and drink it down. Yum!
It will help to clear potential stones out of the liver and
clear out the colon.
I’ll do this for a few days and follow up with the
two week homeopathic detox kit.
I am off to Detroit, Michigan in a few days to
spend time with my family for Thanksgiving.
I have been going through my winter stuff coats, hats, gloves, boots
and I am taking a shot or two of Shou Wu Chich a
Chinese formula, every day. You can buy it at most
Oriental groceries. It is a warming formula and
great to take all winter. It helps keep the
Kidneys strong. When you leave Flordia’s sun,even 50 is cold.
The Chinese consider it to be longevity and
sexual tonic that replenishes Qi, and vital
essence that is lost in excessive indulgence.
It is a crucial herb to nourish the blood.
Research has shown that it decreases cholesterol
levels and also improves energy levels.
Add two tablespoons to a cup of hot water for a
delicious tea or just take a few shots.
Shou Wu Chih is one of the most popular liquid
tonic preparations for men or women.
It nourishes warms and invigorates the blood,
nourishes the Liver and Kidneys and benefits
the eyes. Acts as a strong Liver and Kidney
tonic.
Strengthens the bones and tendons.
I take it all winter.
Shirley came in for an appointment last week.
I gave her a tour around the office and the first
thing she asked was, “Doctor can you do anything
for my back pain?”
As we sat down I asked how her energy was.
Do she sleep well? How is your appetite and digestion?
Where is the pain?
How long has it been going on and so forth?
She told me that she was suffering from osteoporosis.
That’s a disease in which bones become fragile and
more likely to break, typically in the hip, spine,
and wrist.
It can impair a person’s ability to walk and may
cause prolonged or permanent disability or even
death.
She said that she lost two inches in height over
the years from her disease and had no idea
why this was happening.
I continued asking questions about her health
and lifestyle.
Do you ever drink soft drinks? She replied,
Yes I do!
Six to eight cans a day, but just diet soda.
I always watch my weight.
Right away I knew what was leaching all the
calcium out of her bones. If you think you’re
doing yourself a favor by drinking diet soda
instead of the real deal, think again.
You may be protecting your waistline,
but you are beating up your kidneys.
In Chinese medicine the main physiological
functions and indicators of the kidneys are:
• Vitality
• Sexual Power and Libido
• Growth and Development
• Controlling Metabolism
• Receiving Qi
• Producing Bone Marrow
• Brain Function
• Manufacturing blood
• Hair Luster
• Hearing
That’s a whole lotta stuff that you don’t
want to mess up.
If you are drinking two or more diet sodas a
day that will cause a significant dip in the
kidneys and age you quicker and cause your
sexual energy to fade.
This doesn’t mean your kidneys are safe,
however,
if you choose regular sodas. It has been
shown that if you are drinking a few cans
of the regular soda a day you are twice as
likely to suffer from early
signs of kidney disease.
I suspect it has to do with the intake
of large amounts of high fructose
corn syrup.
I suggested that she stop drinking soda
all together.
She said. “I could never do that.
I am addicted to it.”
Many of us have habits and addictions that
aren’t good
for us but there is a way to change those
nasty little habits.
I invite all of you to join me on a FREE
conference call next week November 18,2009
at 8:00 pm EST to tell you
how to make those changes in your life
and transform your bad habits to habits
that support you, your health and
your positive growth.
At around 7:55 pm on November 18, 2009,
call this number (218) 339-4600
and when they ask you for the Access
Code dial this number in:
734352
and you’ll be on the call.
I look forward to speaking with all of
you and sharing this valuable information.
Wishing you the Best in Health, Wealth
and Happiness
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