I originally put this article in my hard copy newsletter and got such a good response from it that I wanted to share it here on my blog:
The health of your lungs is vital to your overall health. Lungs are most sensitive during autumn because the seasonal air brings dryness to the lungs. This may also cause damage to your digestion so it is important to eat foods that build the health of your lungs in order to strengthen your immune system and prepare for winter.
HOW TO HELP YOURSELF:
1. Avoid drafts – keep neck, ears, wrists, and ankles from being exposed to drafts. This is likely where
pathogens will invade your body.
2. Be aware of dryness – In Autumn, there is a slow increase of wind and cold which create dry air.
3. Avoid spicy foods. Because the lungs are sensitive, you need to minimize spicy food intake. Spicy foods
irritate the lungs, making them more vulnerable to pathogens
Wendy
We’ve reached September and we are very lucky to still have 20+ degree weather. But don’t let Vancouver’s mild weather fool you into thinking that our bodies aren’t affected by the change in seasons. As nature transitions from season to season, our body and mental outlook adjust in predictable ways.