Autumn cleanse for Winter immunity

In Autumn, our bodies are adjusting to the colder weather and we need to boost our immune systems to prepare for the onslaught of colds and flus that come our way. Autumn is the season of the Lung(yin organ) and Large intestine(yang partner) so in the clinic I am paying particular attention to the health of these organs. For example, I am asking "Have you done a parasite cleanse recently?" , because parasites undermine our body's defensive energy. In Chinese Medicine a cleanse is recommended in Autumn (gentle Lung/Large intestine focused) and Spring (Liver/gall bladder- more on this in Sept). A parasite cleanse done properly will deal with candida as well. I recommend a period of cleansing (approx 18days), spent eating lighter foods and engaging in a parasite cleansing program, using the herbs Black Walnut, cloves and wormwood, as well as psyllium husk and bentonite clay in the first week. I also recommend diatomaceous earth for any pets in the house- used regularly it eliminates the whole spectrum of internal parasites. So consider your own health today and ask how you could spend a few weeks giving yourself the boost you might need to have a wonderful, well winter!

Autumn

Hello Autumn! My favorite season of all. The Chinese theory of the five seasons talks of 'Indian Summer' or late summer. After a cooler than usual Summer, we could well be in for an Indian Summer this year, which is not unknown in this area. The last one was in 1994. Nevertheless, the yang element is starting to wane or contract as we are heading towards winter. It is advisable to start to chill your body a little in preparation for winter and very important not to muffle your body in too many clothes, as this will leave us vulnerable to Wind Cold invasion as the weather cools. So strengthen yourself by drinking your warm honey lemon drinks and avoid overheating and you should see a healthy start to the cooler months!
PS Sorry. I haven't posted lately, motherhood has taken over (as usual) but now the kids are all settled I am back in the saddle.