BEAUTY: GOLD : THE METAL SEASON IN CHINESE MEDICINE IS AUTUMN

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BEAUTY: GOLD : THE METAL SEASON IN CHINESE MEDICIN...

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The seasons not only correspond to elements, they pair up with channels and organ systems. Fall is coupled with the Lung and Intestines. They work together to bring in the fresh air (through our nose, a body part matched with metal) and let go of waste once we've taken in the nourishment we need.

Metal and the lungs also control our “wei qi” or “defensive qi,” which you can think of us as our skin, pores and immunity. Our first line of defense to warding off disease is skin. It’s working overtime as wind kicks up, coolness sinks in and autumn dryness begins to swirl and irritate. When metal is out of balance, allergies, decreased immunity, “metallic” taste in the mouth, coughing, skin issues, as well as emotional tendencies such as isolation, lingering sadness and grief can all flare up and get the best of us.

Since Chinese Medicine is a mind-body-soul medicine, metal also has a spiritual component; meaning, all that physical letting go is also a mental letting go. Imbalanced relationships, negative thoughts and stress can really make a person feel heavy. Heavy metal is good on a Balmain dress- not so good when internalized.

October 2013