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Eyes, Tendons, and Irritability in Spring

Spring is the season of the wood element and is associated with our eyes and our tendons. Vision, both metaphorical and physical, and articulated movement, the ability to go in the direction of our vision, activate more now. It’s quite common to see eye strain and tendon injuries that result from trying to do too much too soon. Frustration, anger, and irritability can also come up, all signs of the wood qi out of balance.

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Amber Milanovich Amber Milanovich

Tips for Staying Well This Season

We are undeniably in fall at this point. As I sit here writing this I’m noticing that a few of the trees out my window are nearly bare. It’s colder, and it’s been windy and rainy. All of those climatic factors influence the body and can lead to greater susceptibility to colds and flus. So, I wanted to send a reminder of the things we can do to bolster our resilience for the colder months ahead of us.

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