5 Elements for Fall – With Essential Oils

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

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

5 Elements for Fall – Essential Oils

Once you start to understand the basics of the five elements, you can incorporate their wisdom into your life in many ways. At this time it’s worth repeating the characteristics of fall. Being conscious of them enables us to better align our behavior and choices with the season. We can do this with our choice of diet, activities, and in this case…essential oils.

The end of summer marks a change in energy; from ascending and expanding outward, back downwards, and inwards towards the earth. This establishes fall as a time to re-establish solid routines that promote grounding and stability in our lives. The element of fall is metal – metal means structure. During fall we scale back and return to “normal”. Compared to the exuberance of summer, this downward movement has the feeling of gentle grief or sorrow. Both are emotions that are appropriate this time of year. However, if they feel excessive, then there are some oils that can help us move through the heaviness. For example, Frankincense, Neroli, or Geranium. If these feelings lead you to feel depressed, despondent, and with a deep feeling of pain and loss, then you can use some oils that help to ease the burden and lighten the spirits. Once again useful is Neroli or Geranium. You could also try Bergamot, Sandalwood, or Ylang Ylang. These oils have other health benefits for fall too, which we will discuss next week.

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.