A Celebration of Autumn at Stillpoint!
Autumn in Chinese medicine is associated with the lungs, and, not coincidentally, it is a time of year in which our immune systems can be more vulnerable to colds, flus and other disruptions to the respiratory system. It is also naturally a time to turn inward, as the days get shorter and the year comes to a close. Please read on for tools to navigate this season with greater ease and balance.
Stillpoint Open House
Friday, November 18, 2011 from 7-9pm
In celebration of the abundance of autumn, Stillpoint Wellness Center cordially invites you to an OPEN HOUSE on Friday, Novemeber 18th from 7-9pm, featuring sessions with Stillpoint practitioners Susanne Babbel, PhD; Brooke Mayberry; Alicia Cobb; and Loren Hadassah:
- Complimentary mini-acupuncture, somatic counseling and massage sessions
- A lash tint raffle
- Yummy snacks and refreshments
Free and open to all!
On the same evening, from 6-7pm, Stillpoint will also host a seasonal nutrition workshop:
Balance Your Turkey: A Holistic Approach to Holiday Nutrition
Friday, November 18, 2011 from 6-7pm
Join Bria Larson, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Shanti Pappas, Certified Holistic Health Counselor, for a seasonal nutrition workshop to learn about resources for mind, body and nutritional balance during the holiday season. Shanti and Bria will be presenting a lecture and food-tasting exploration of balanced eating and living amidst the craziness of the holidays. The event will emphasize:
- Strategies for healthy, balanced eating and living over the holidays
- An introduction to the 5 flavors according to Chinese Medicine and how to incorporate more flavor diversity into your culinary world
- Recipe ideas for balanced holiday eating
- A tasting experience of the five flavors
This will be a tasting workshop with limited seating. Be sure to register by November 11th so you won’t miss out on some turkey equilibrium.
Cost: $25 for workshop
RSVP: To register for lecture and tasting or to RSVP for open house email Bria Larson at: larsonacupuncutre@gmail.com
Lung Love
By Bria Larson, L.Ac.
You know that dry, lingering cough you’ve been hearing in the office, on MUNI, at the grocery store, perhaps even coming from your own body? Here’s an easy home remedy to soothe dry, irritated lungs this season:
Quick Pear Sauce
Pears are renowned for their lung-moistening function in Chinese medicine. Make some simple kitchen medicine in less than 20 minutes for a dry cough. You will need:
- 1 large ripe pear
- ½ cup of water (or apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Chop pear. Simmer pear and honey in water in for 10-15 minutes until soft. Eat warm or room temperature to nourish and moisten the throat and lungs. Serves one.
