Chinese Medicine calls the season in the late summer the earth time. The earth season is about harvesting natures bounty and using it to build up the strength of your body so you can prepare for the coming winter. Remember to take advantage of all the local vegetables being harvested from the area. It’s always best to eat healthy meats and fresh vegetables as a large proportion of your diet. With the farmers market, at the Peace Garden from 9 AM to Noon on Saturdays in full swing it’s easier than ever to eat fresh, local, healthy foods. If you are feeling like the heat is getting the best of you cucumbers and watermelon have great cooling properties. Finally, the best time to treat an illness is before it happens. So if you always catch colds and start getting respiratory issues in the fall and winter now is the time to strengthen your immune system in order to be best prepared for the coming colder months. Acupuncture and herbal medicine combined with a healthy diet will make you stronger and less susceptible to illness. Call me today to schedule your wellness treatment to boost your immune system. 435-650-2302