Autumn: A Time to Gather and Prepare
Hello everyone. I wanted to share some useful tips that can help you stay healthy during the coming Autumn season. Enjoy!
As the weather begins to cool around the Autumn Equinox (September 22nd), our bodies, like nature, begin to contract. Trees lose their leaves, sap returns inward, and energy is drawn to the core — and we, too, are invited to follow this natural rhythm.
Autumn is a season of gathering and letting go. Our bodies begin to consolidate energy, with more blood flow directed to inner structures like the bones and ligaments, which now need greater support. It’s also time to gently release the excesses of summer — especially the sugars and sweets we’ve enjoyed in warmer months.
At my office, we offer seasonal support to help you — and your children — transition smoothly and gracefully. A light detox can help you feel clearer, stronger, and more grounded as you move into the cooler seasons.
Here are a few suggestions to get started at home:
Shift your diet:
- Add a touch more salt to your meals — pressed salads or sea salt can support your kidneys and adrenal system.
- Include more beans, especially red beans and aduki beans, which are supportive to the kidneys and grounding.
- Focus on root vegetables and leafy greens such as carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, kale, and collard greens.
- Emphasize whole grains like millet, rice, oats, and barley to stabilize energy — reduce reliance on pasta and noodles.
- Drink vegetable broths, and consider adding sea vegetables like hiziki and wakame for mineral support.
- Begin to reduce fruit, especially tropical and overly sweet varieties.
Support elimination:
- Start sweating through light exercise to help expel excess yin (including sugar and dampness).
- Consider incorporating infrared saunas for gentle detoxification and immune support.
- Practice dry brushing to stimulate the lymphatic system and improve circulation.
Nourish your inner world:
- Prepare emotionally by slowing down. Start a new book, revisit a hobby, or volunteer in your community.
- Autumn is a time for reflection and purpose — take time to ground yourself and cultivate inner calm.
Come in for a Light Autumn Detox
Now is the ideal time for a gentle, guided detox. We offer personalized seasonal support to help release summer excesses and strengthen your body for the colder months ahead. Appointments are available for both adults and children.
Call us at 406-556-1209 or Click Here to schedule your Autumn session.