This comprehensive self-care guide tailored for summer covers the seasonal perspective, including the associated color and taste, dietary recommendations, and simple home remedies.

SUMMER HEART

The Heart houses the mind (Shen) and controls the blood vessels. It’s responsible for mental clarity, emotional stability, and sleep quality.

IN BALANCE:
A balanced Heart results in a joyous disposition, strong spirit, clear mind, and good memory. You’ll feel sociable, content, and connected.

OUT OF BALANCE:
Imbalance can lead to anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, or lack of joy. Physically, you might experience palpitations, shortness of breath, or cold hands and feet.

SUMMER SELF CARE GUIDE

Summer is the season of maximum Yang, where warmth, growth, and activity reach their peak. It’s a time of joy, expansion, and connecting with the abundance of life, reflecting the Fire element in Chinese medicine, which governs the heart and small intestine.

SUMMER COLORS – THE VIBRANCY OF RED:
Red, the color of the Fire element, symbolizes the warmth and joy of summer. Embrace red in your meals, clothing, and surroundings to connect with the season’s vibrant energy.

TASTE OF JOY – THE BITTER FLAVOR:
Bitter flavors can cool the heart and calm the spirit, balancing the intense Yang of summer. Incorporate foods like kale, arugula, and bitter melon into your diet.

TASTE OF RENEWAL – THE SOUR FLAVOR:
Incorporate sour flavors into your diet to support your Liver. A squeeze of lemon in your water, a dash of vinegar in your salad, or other tangy delights can help maintain a healthy Qi flow.

NOURISHING SUMMER FOODS:

STAY COOL:
Enjoy cooling foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and mint to balance the summer heat.

LIGHT MEALS:
Opt for salads, fruits, and light proteins to keep your energy levels balanced and avoid overheating.

HYDRATION IS KEY:
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water and herbal teas, to stay hydrated during the hot summer days.

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For some children with asthma, medication isn’t enough to manage their symptoms. And for others the side effects of conventional treatments are just too much. If you’re looking for alternative therapies then you should know that acupuncture and acupressure can treat your child’s asthma symptoms while healing the underlying root cause.

Acupuncture and acupressure work to treat health conditions by stimulating the body’s innate ability to heal itself. In the case of asthma, acupuncture has a positive effect on two components that contribute to asthma attacks. First, it helps regulate the immune response that triggers inflammation.

Second, preliminary studies suggest that acupuncture reduces the reflexive response that causes airway constriction. A recent nationwide cohort study from Taiwan found that children with asthma receiving acupuncture along with regular medical care had better therapeutic outcomes. The children in the study in this integrative group did not require ER visits or hospitalizations. Researchers concluded that an integrative approach appears to help control asthma symptoms better than a single isolated treatment, thus reducing ER visits and school absenteeism. (1)


Routine Acupuncture Visits Can Help

In our experience, regular acupuncture visits are a key part of a comprehensive treatment plan for asthma. Children with symptoms like cough, wheezing or chest tightness often feel relief within minutes of receiving treatment. And these positive effects are magnified when a child receives consistent & regular acupuncture treatments.

It’s All About The Diet

Dietary and lifestyle changes are a powerful combination and work together to reduce the frequency and severity of asthma overall. Removing foods such as dairy, gluten, and sugar along with food additives, like artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, from your child’s diet can help to reduce inflammation and limit mucus production.

Healing with Herbs

Children with symptoms such as chronic runny nose (rhinitis) or allergies that trigger asthma can also find significant relief with herbal medicine. Chinese herbal remedies are a safe & effective way of managing allergies & asthma – and may have far fewer side effects than conventional medications.

Kids Can Do Nasal Rinsing

The body is all connected so controlling symptoms in the upper airways will ultimately help control symptoms in the lower airways, thus alleviating asthma symptoms. Regular daily nasal rinsing is a great way to help children with a runny nose and allergies control their asthma. Our favorite nasal rinse device is the super user-friendly NasoPure created by Dr. Hana Solomon, M.D.



Acupuncture by Heidi in Duluth MN

The potential for healing with acupuncture is enormous and can be life-changing!
Acupuncture is an extremely safe method of treatment that is well tolerated, even in babies and children. With its ability to address part of the underlying components of asthma, as well as ease symptoms during treatment, it can 
be an integral part of any
treatment plan 
for asthma.

Every child deserves a pain-free journey, and acupuncture, more than just needles, can illuminate this path towards better health. By learning more about this ancient healing art and busting the myths surrounding it, we uncover the stories of strength and resilience behind every smile, acknowledging the transformative power of acupuncture in providing relief from juvenile arthritis.