Honestly, I am always a little hesitant to offer advice around food. Firstly I am not a dietician or nutritionist, this information is from my own research, experience and study of Chinese Medicine. If you have an active eating disorder or have disordered eating, it is best to seek professional help. These are general guidelines and it may not be appropriate for you, the less food rules the better. Eat mindfully and in peace In my opinion of all the advice this is the most i

Emotion: Joy Element: Fire Season: Summer The Heart organ in Chinese medicine corresponds to Summer and the Fire element and it is much more than just an organ! As we know all over the world the heart is linked with love, passion and relationships. We say that someone has a ‘big heart’ or that someone is ‘broken-hearted’. When we feel touched or affected emotionally our hands automatically touch our heart. The Heart is affected by all emotions but Joy is the emotion of the H