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A Pear a Day...   There is an old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But this time of year, pears are the thing. Pears are very good for fall. Eat them raw or steamed. Pears help with the lungs and throat. They help with your tongue, help with thirst and help with any toxins in the lung and skin. If you eat 1 or 2 pears a day they can be very beneficial for your health this time of year.   For those who have lots of coughing, steamed pear with brown sugar to your taste can help even better to clear your coughing. Steamed pears are also good for relieving anxiety or frustration, and they can help with red eye or puffy eye. And they can be helpful in relieving constipation.   If you enjoy apples you may want to cut back on them in autumn. Apples are especially good for you in summer but in autumn you should cut back on apples eating maybe just one small apple a day.   Spinach is always good. This time of year carrots and white carrots are very good for you...

  The Transition Energy of August By Master Chunyi Lin    In life, as in nature, we have many peaks and valleys, bright days and dark ones. Life, like nature, it is always in the process of Transition and Transformation. Some happen very quickly and some very slowly. Some are predictable and others come on suddenly. Whether we always recognize it or not, transition is always going on. August is a transition month though we might not think of it as such. August is a month that can see some of the hottest days of summer while each day moves us closer to the start of autumn. The signature of summer energy is fire, yang energy, always going outward wanting to expand and grow. But in August the energy signature begins to turn inward. You still see things growing in nature but the earth is already sending more energy to the roots, storing it up for the fall and winter to come. August 8th is a special day because that’s when fall energy starts coming in and the transition is ful...

  For thousands of years the I Ching has provided guidance for decisions about our health, relationships, finances, work, and play. Predictions from the I Ching follow the lunar year and are based on multiple, overlapping cycles that govern the heavens and earth. A variety of stems, branches, directions, and phases also have their say, each creating a trail of portents, probabilities, and possibilities, so let us begin ... In the Chinese horoscope, December is the eleventh lunar month in a heavenly phase called Tze. It is a time of very strong yang Water Element energy and in Chinese tradition, yang Water beckons us toward spirituality, transformation, and self- awakening. Yang Water is a huge moving force—it is deep and powerful and cannot be ignored. December’s Water energy will bring a flood of emotions that can either stimulate and elevate our mood or completely overwhelm us. The Water Element also represents nature and nurture—it channels its powerful energy in...

  FALL 2021 Prediction from Master Zhongxian Wu The official beginning of Autumn 2021 was August 7. I have seen the disharmony between Fire and Water growing stronger and stronger. For instance, we had an irregularly dry and very hot summer, therefore, I predict that we will likely have irregular weather this autumn, with high humidity and lots of rain. If instead you had unbalanced rainstorms in your area over the summer, I would guess that you might experience unbalanced heat over the next couple of months.    Excess Dry Metal   This autumn energy may trigger some difficulties in those with weak blood/Qi circulation during the coming season. Clinically, practitioners may see an influx of people suffering from muscle/joint pain and/or ischemic events. From late September to mid-November, excess Dry Metal energy will likely dominate most of the northern hemisphere. This suggests health challenges for...

Today, I want to share with you why placing plants in your workspace can be of great benefit to you. If you work near your computer, placing one or two plants in a good place for getting sun, is also good. so that you can look at it once in awhile. Better yet get two plants and put one in place for a week or two while the second plant is in a good place for getting the sun. Then exchange places for the plants every week or two. Also, the plant can absorb the energy from the computer. So the plant helps protect you, which is important anytime, especially in the spring because that is liver time – and your liver needs the energy.

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Meditation can change your life.  Here are some steps to help you get started : Make time to meditate   Find or create a quiet, relaxing environment Sit on level ground or a chair without arms Relax everything, and keep searching for things that aren’t relaxed Let your attention rest on the flow of your breath Silence your mind You need an alert mind to make the most of meditation, so you need to be free of alcohol or non prescribed drugs for at least 24 hours. Find or create a quiet, relaxing environment Wait 2 hours after a large meal or an hour after a snack or a caffeine drink before meditating If you smoke it is best to wait for roughly thirty minutes before meditating. You need to make sure you have some peace and quiet around you when you first begin learning to meditate. Make sure all phones are turned off/disconnected or turned to silent. A scented candle, a bouquet of flowers, a incense or something else pleasing to you can be great little touches to enhance your fir...