However, too much heat, sun and joy can also be harmful. Heat and sun burn & scorch and can be drying. In high humidity, we are also open to pathogens such as damp heat.

Symptoms of pathogenic damp heat:

feelings of heaviness
dizziness
stifling sensation in the chest
nausea
poor appetite
loose stools
general lassitude
fever
restlessness
thirst

Damp heat disease states:

inflammation
allergies (especially food allergies)
high blood sugar
weight gain
urinary tract infections
bowel disorders
eczema
and more...

In Chinese Medicine, summer is a time to support our heart and small intestines. The heart governs the blood and houses the mind. Thus it is a time to clarify the spirit and a establish a strong, calm and clear mind, which promotes more efficient healing of all organ systems.

Calming and focusing the mind and balancing the spirit is essential to all of life and health. Practices such as meditation, awareness exercises, prayer, affirmations, silent contemplation, creativity and a balanced diet with light fasting can help us achieve deep inner peace - a good basis for health.

cooling summer recipes

Enjoy these delicious, fresh, cooling summer delights!

	Chilled Cucumber Soup
	Chilled Watermelon & Cilantro Soup
	Mung Bean Soup
	Vietnamese Salad Rolls
	Kamut Salad with Apples and Mint
	Baked Tofu with Lemon Sauce