The 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases) are WOOD/FIRE/EARTH/METAL/WATER. The branches of Wood symbolize growth and creativity. People who have strong Wood have a clear vision and goals, and know how to bring them to life. They excel at planning and decision making. When the wood Qi is weak, people can be indecisive or stuck. They may be constrained emotionally, unable to express anger easily, or be frustrated & irritated. They may have headaches or digestive problems. Physical exercise and reading can help restore balance. Sour and bitter flavors benefit the Liver meridian. The Qi of the Wood element flourishes in the spring when plants are sprouting new growth; and the color of this element is green. //
This bowl of mung bean-brown rice, arugula, ume-pickled onions, avocado and egg with a big dose of lemon juice is singing the song of Wood loud and clear. 🌱🌳⛰💚. 📷by @heathergallagher.photography .
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The 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases ) are WATER / WOOD / FIRE / EARTH / METAL. The Kidney organs are associated with our Water element. When the Kidney Qi is weak, there can be problems with water metabolism, urination, fertility, or sexuality. The color of the Kidney is black, like the night. When the Kidney Qi starts to weaken, dark circles or pouches appear under the eyes. The Kidney Qi rules in the winter, a time when living things are contracted with cold. Like a seed deep in the cold ground, Qi is dormant, waiting for the time to sprout. Longing for the coolness of Water on these hot Texas days & making a platter of tofu & black beans with seaweed and black sesame - steamed kale with tamari- roasted purple cabbage. 🌊🌑🌌🌀.
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I’ve been in awe of 5 Element food therapy & Chinese medicine food dietetics for over 10 years. 5 Elements (often called 5 Phases) are EARTH / METAL / WATER / WOOD / FIRE. The Qi of the earth element flourishes in Indian Summer, those golden moments of fullness before the waning of the light. The earth color is yellow, like the sun, the ripened crops, and the root vegetables. Bringing in some much needed grounding energy from the Earth element by making a hash tonight with these golden veggies that will mix with a grass-fed ground beef and kale scramble. ☀️🌻🌾🥕.
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