This time of year, our wood element is most active, and its corresponding organ pair, Liver and Gallbladder, need extra love and care. To keep your liver and gallbladder clear, keep your diet light and include foods that emphasize the yang, ascending, and regenerative qualities of spring.

Conveniently, many of Fall’s veggies + fruits help repair summer’s damage….damage caused by sun exposure and heat. Appropriate diet can also help to cultivate a healthy metal element, which is most active during the fall months, and support a strong immune system.

The season of summer celebrates heat, longer days and lots of outdoor activities. Summer is considered a very yang time of year, and with this in mind it is important to nourish yin within the body.

Spring is about new growth, movement and fresh perspective, similar to the functions the Liver performs in the body. To keep your liver and gallbladder clear, keep your diet light and include foods that emphasize the yang, ascending, and regenerative qualities of spring.

Right now, we are in the best season to reflect on our health, conserve our energy, and build our strength. The stillness of nature calls us to bring our energy inward, be patient and introspective.