“It isn’t about the words you say. It’s about the energetic message you send.”
Pete Carroll
What Is Most Helpful For You (Specific):
And…now we return to our categories! Which one(s) most feel like you? (Trust your gut)
- Qi Deficiency?
- Blood Deficiency?
- Yang Deficiency?
- Yin Deficiency?
Specifics for Qi Deficiency:
- Eat building foods. Particularly helpful are:
- Simple grains such as wheat and rice (make sure it’s good quality!)
- Small amounts of naturally sweet things such as honey and dates are great!
- Be careful not to overeat. Qi is necessary for good digestion and your running low on it. Try stopping at 70-80% full (yes even with tacos!)
- There are some great herbal teas such as ginseng and astragalus. Try drinking them while your preparing your meals.
SPECIFICS FOR blood DEFICIENCY:
- Many of the foods for Qi deficiency are really helpful. ALSO if you are open to animal foods try to get some red meat in your diet.
- Blood “re-energizes” when we lay down and close our eyes. Try and take a 10-15 minute break a few times a day (it’s best to be flat or legs up the wall and NO PHONE other than music, get those eyes closed)
- If you have a menstrual cycle…
- These suggestions are MOST important the week or 2 afterwards
- Try after your cycle to reduce your physical and mental exercise for the first week if possible.
SPECIFICS FOR yang DEFICIENCY:
- Make sure to get lots of warm and cooked foods. Try out some stews, soups, and casseroles and take it easy on raw foods. Find a balance that works for you but lean towards “winter” food rather than “summer” food.
- Try your best to stay warm. I found it really helpful for a while to wear a loose scarf even indoors and a winter cap during the fall or in the evenings. Dressing in layers is surprisingly helpful.
- Remember that the point here is not to feel warm but rather to rely less on your body to keep you warm.
- It takes a surprisingly large amount of energy to keep you warm even in warmer environments. Let your clothes help with this job!
SPECIFICS FOR yin DEFICIENCY:
- Seafoods (especially those with a lot of water in them such as shrimp or crab) are EXCELLENT
- Melons and berries can become your new best friends (especially melons!)
- If you feel thirsty or have a dry mouth remember that it’s more about your electrolytes than water itself so try squeezing some fresh juice into your water
Wishing you a life of unparalleled joy and acceptance!
David
Where To Next?
Build on your understanding of tiredness/chronic fatigue in the following post:
- Coming Soon…
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