LAUGH MORE, sure way to boost your Qi and immune system!

Two Scoops of Ice Cream or Rice?

Visited a girlfriend of mine who just gave birth to a scrumptious lil’ girl…big shout-out to Ava…welcome baby! When I tickled her chin, her dimples would pop-out…too adorable! As for mom, doing phenomenal, couldn’t ask for a better delivery.

Although, baby and mom are doing well, it’s important for mom and anyone recovering from any post-operative condition, to nourish their energy (Qi) and blood. Surgery is literally a lot of work for the person lying on the operating table; it’s stressful on the body, and blood loss may occur as well as energy loss. A great way to enable the healing process to be smoother and quicker is to eat foods warm or neutral in chemistry. These foods strengthen the body’s constitution as well as allow the body to do what it does best, heal itself.

White rice is neutral in chemistry and when well-cooked or made into a soup has the amazing quality of strengthening one’s energy, nourishing the digestive system, and warming the body. Oatmeal makes for a perfect first-meal when coming out of surgery; it strengthens the immune system, prevents infections, and is also warming to the body.

For those who enjoy eating raw fruits and vegetables, unfortunately, for the meantime make sure all foods are cooked; steam, boil, stir-fry, stew, bake. Raw foods consume a lot of the body’s energy and warmth, and take longer to digest. Avoid cold beverages, especially putting ice cubes in your drink; this generates a cold internal body temperature which slows down a healing process.

There’s all whole range of foods that fall in the categories of cold, warm, and neutral. Please, shoot me an email anytime for all questions; even the slightest ponder… halla back! I want the community of planet earth, who undergo surgery, to have a shorter recovery time so that they may return to life’s most precious activity, play!

Lung Power!

Cold and flu season is still upon us. Let us build-up our immune system and make sure we take the proper measures to keep protected. Strengthening our lungs enhances our immunity and keeps the “sick” away.

And stretch! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the Lungs to be closely associated with our immune system, and our first line of defense against bacteria and viruses. It is no wonder that whenever we “catch something” it affects our lungs immediately; cough, phlegm, sore throat. Rejuvenate your immunity by exercising your lungs with slow full breathes. This encourages the proper circulation of Qi and body fluids which is directly connected with the quality of ones immune system. A healthy circulation means a strong immune system.

Don’t worry, be happy! Prolonged worry or sadness weakens the lungs which affects the quality of our immunity. That is why when we experience a sad event or a difficult time in our life, we sometimes get sick soon after. To remedy our emotion, find or think of something pleasant or happy that shifts your mood immediately, and keep thought as your “go-to” mood shifter.

Healthy lungs mean a healthy immune system. Stretch! Stretch! Stretch! out those lungs with slow full breaths to strengthen your defense against viruses and bacteria, and Laugh! Laugh! Laugh! It is a definite mood shifter to lift your spirits and keep the lungs, body, and mind healthy, happy, and immune strong!