NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
To prevent uterine prolapse later in life, refrain from exercising heavily (such as running,
weight lifting) during menstruation and within 2 months after delivering your baby. During
this time period, the muscles that hold the uterus are weak, and over-exercise can weaken
further the muscles and make them strain to hold the uterus, which can cause uterine
prolapse in the future.
SEASONAL HEALTH NOTES:
We have had several very cold days even before the fall started. Many people have been
suffering from colds already. There are two main groups of symptoms this year. One
group symptoms include running clear nose, cough due to itchy or tickling sensations in
the throat, and a hoarse/lost voice. The other group is nausea (may vomit), with watery
diarrhea. Based on the Chinese Medicine point of view, these all due to wind cold
invading with phlegm.
To avoid getting these colds:
1. Change clothes corresponding to the temperature. It is always a good idea to wear
multiple layers and have extra cloths handy.
2. Dry your body, esp. your neck out after work out and before going out to the cold air.
Have a scarf around the neck or wear a turtle neck shirt can help.
3. Do not eat raw food, such as salads, or drink beverage that is colder than your body
temperature.
If you get the cold:
1. Drink the Ginger Tea if you fill stomachache or chill.
2. Drink HOT water, eat easily-digested food with protein (such as egg noodle soup, or
egg pudding), and get enough sleep (try to have 8 hours sleep per day).
3. If you have more than one episode of diarrhea, your nose and ears are congested badly,
or you coughs result in chest tightness and pain, call for an acupuncture treatment to
prevent getting worse and to promote faster recovery.
For more detailed information, check our seasonal notes online.
RECIPES: - Beef Stew
Many women suffering weakness and insomnia during or after menstruation. Most of
them are due to 'blood deficiency'. This beef stew is rich in iron to help you gain your blood
back faster, so you feel sharper, better and stronger.
Ingredients:
A. 1 lb grounded beef, 1 carrot diced to 3/8 inch cubes, 1/6 onion diced to 1/2 inch cubes.
B. 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp cooking wine (optional).
Instructions:
1. Put all the ingredients in a slow cooker, use high temperature to boil, and then use low
temperature cook them over night.
2. Or, if you want to use a normal pan, add 1 tbsp oil, double the water, cook it in medium
temperature for 20 minutes or until the carrots soft.
Serve 3 people.
Have a healthy, happy fall season.
To prevent uterine prolapse later in life, refrain from exercising heavily (such as running,
weight lifting) during menstruation and within 2 months after delivering your baby. During
this time period, the muscles that hold the uterus are weak, and over-exercise can weaken
further the muscles and make them strain to hold the uterus, which can cause uterine
prolapse in the future.
SEASONAL HEALTH NOTES:
We have had several very cold days even before the fall started. Many people have been
suffering from colds already. There are two main groups of symptoms this year. One
group symptoms include running clear nose, cough due to itchy or tickling sensations in
the throat, and a hoarse/lost voice. The other group is nausea (may vomit), with watery
diarrhea. Based on the Chinese Medicine point of view, these all due to wind cold
invading with phlegm.
To avoid getting these colds:
1. Change clothes corresponding to the temperature. It is always a good idea to wear
multiple layers and have extra cloths handy.
2. Dry your body, esp. your neck out after work out and before going out to the cold air.
Have a scarf around the neck or wear a turtle neck shirt can help.
3. Do not eat raw food, such as salads, or drink beverage that is colder than your body
temperature.
If you get the cold:
1. Drink the Ginger Tea if you fill stomachache or chill.
2. Drink HOT water, eat easily-digested food with protein (such as egg noodle soup, or
egg pudding), and get enough sleep (try to have 8 hours sleep per day).
3. If you have more than one episode of diarrhea, your nose and ears are congested badly,
or you coughs result in chest tightness and pain, call for an acupuncture treatment to
prevent getting worse and to promote faster recovery.
For more detailed information, check our seasonal notes online.
RECIPES: - Beef Stew
Many women suffering weakness and insomnia during or after menstruation. Most of
them are due to 'blood deficiency'. This beef stew is rich in iron to help you gain your blood
back faster, so you feel sharper, better and stronger.
Ingredients:
A. 1 lb grounded beef, 1 carrot diced to 3/8 inch cubes, 1/6 onion diced to 1/2 inch cubes.
B. 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp cooking wine (optional).
Instructions:
1. Put all the ingredients in a slow cooker, use high temperature to boil, and then use low
temperature cook them over night.
2. Or, if you want to use a normal pan, add 1 tbsp oil, double the water, cook it in medium
temperature for 20 minutes or until the carrots soft.
Serve 3 people.
Have a healthy, happy fall season.
Fall 2011
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