Information presented here is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Please consult your primary health care practitioner.

September 24, 2012

Stay Healthy this Fall

Dear Clients,

The following newsletter is about preparing yourself for Fall and why I am Happy to introduce my Fall promotion for Health and Wellness.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Fall is the beginning of the yin cycle (quiet, cool and calm), a time of harvest. Fall is a good time to finish projects that you began in spring and summer and now you can enjoy the bounty of your hard work. It is also a good time to become more introspective and begin indoor projects.

TCM considers the Lung and Large Intestine organs as the “Metal” element and is related to the Fall. The Lung is associated with the emotion of “letting go.” Those who have difficultly with the end of summer may relate to this emotion very strongly. Acupuncture can ease you in this transition, as it has been know to effectively treat many mental and emotional issues.

The Lung, according to TCM, is considered to be the uppermost organ in the body. It is therefore prone to attacks of “Wind and Cold”. We tend to get sick more readily during the Fall due the cooler temperatures. Ensure that you dress warm, in layers and wear your scarf!

Regarding diet, we recommend a Spleen friendly diet to support your digestion and therefore your health. Decrease your consumption of dairy products and raw cold foods. Increase warm, cooked soups and stews. Add even more warmth to your foods with ginger and garlic.

To help you maintain good physical and mental/emotional health, contact me to help you adjust to this change of season. Regular treatments can strengthen you constitution.

To start you on the right footing this Fall, I would like to offer you until October 31, a package of 3 treatments for $225 (includes HST): http://www.joannalafriz.com/index.php/rates

Limit one package per person
May purchase as a gift
Please click on the link to make your purchase online OR feel free to contact me.

Warmest Regards,
JoAnn Alafriz, BSc, Dipl ST, Dipl Ac
Acupuncture and Shiatsu Therapy

2 College St, #301
Toronto, ON  M5G 1K3
416.254.7983
joann.alafriz@sympatico.ca

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