PWR FOODS: Just as we focus on cleaning out the closets for spring, the equinox in March signals a time of renewal and reminds us to cleanse the body. Spring is associated with the element Wood…
Spring Foods
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Winter Foods
PWR FOODS: In the winter, it’s time to enjoy warming foods – more starches, proteins and sturdy greens. Winter is associated with the element Water, according to the Taoist Five Element Theory. Water is the energetic force that governs the health and functionality of your kidneys and bladder…
Fall Foods: Transition Time
Fall is a transition period. According to the Taoist Five Element Theory, mid-August to the equinox of September 21st is associated with the Earth element. It is the most stable of the five elements and governs the stomach and spleen. balance before we move into the dormant cycle. As autumn comes, the days grow shorter, energy contracts, and we begin to go within.
