5 Elements of Summer – Fire

Mon July 2, 2018

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli, from the office of Elizabeth Martin.

The “Fire” of Summertime

The seasons continue their cyclical flow. We now find ourselves in summer, where the predominant element is likened to Fire. Its energy goes quickly, upward and outward. It is very active and expansive energy. It is warm and lacks a solid form. It provides movement and energy. These tips will be a guide for all on how to best go through the fire of summer. Pay particular attention if you’ve even taken our “What Element are You?” quiz and found out you are a “fire” type.

The season of summer has the properties associated with the fire element. It is “yang” in nature. In fact, it is the most “yang” time of year. Illnesses of the “fire” organs, (heart, small intestines, pericardium, and triple burner), and their functions are predominant. For example, anxiety, heart disease or palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, and mouth sores.

When we say “your predominant type is Fire,” we mean that according to your nature, you may be more likely to develop health problems associated with the Fire element. Following these same principles, we can offer your health tips, based on balancing the Fire element, that can help ward off illness during this season. Or, based on your predominant fire-type nature. In the next few weeks, we will focus on acupressure points for self-massage, exercises, and dietary advice, that all work to strengthen and balance the “Fire” element in you.

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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With Love,

Liz

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.