Hi Friends!

Happy September and Labor Day!

I don't know about you but I can feel lots of change in the air. In September, we move into the season of fall. And for many of us, are getting back into the groove after summer vacation. While change is a constant, it can also be stressful, if you do not have, or are using, helpful tools and resources.

Which is why I will be sharing more about the elements of Fall and some of my favorite stress reduction, or management tools. So please keep reading! :)

The Elements of Fall

Fall is governed by the element of AIR, which has the qualities of dry, movement, cold and light.

The organs which need the most support during this season are lungs (yin) and large intestine (yang).

The emotions associated with these organs, and time of year, are grief and sadness.

Fall is also a time of harvest; organizing and letting go. This makes this season a wonderful time to perform a cleanse and ample time to go within.

So how do we make the best out of this season and ensure we stay well and thriving?

Here are some of my favorite ways to do so!

Take daily time for Gratitude - even 5 minutes of focusing on what you have and enjoy can create long lasting effects.

Wear a scarf - with the dry and coolness of air, it can be very helpful to keep the neck warm to prevent imbalances associated with fall.

Eat more warming foods and foods that are easy to digest, like soups and stews. Focus on eating foods that are sweet, salty and sour while minimizing cooling, astringent and bitter foods.

Focus on self-care and exercises that strengthen the lungs. Breath work, consciously breathing through your nose, walking outside, great oral care (which will be the topic of this month's Quantum Conversations).

Use more oils as they are warming and the opposite of the dryness of the season. -for self massage and to keep your sinuses lubricated. I love Nasya oil from Banyan Botanicals.

Keep and/or create a routine. This will combat the chaotic energy that is associated with the element of air. It will also help you stay grounded at a time when it is easy to 'get swept off your feet'.

This is a great time for a cleanse! Fall cleanses will help to reduce, or eliminate, the excess air that may be accumulated in the body. It will also support more groundedness and add to your sense of routine.

Prioritize stress reduction. I share more about my favorite ways to do so, below.

My Favorite Tools for Stress Reduction

First, I want to say that stress can be both positive and negative. Also, it is pretty common in the world we live in today. The great news is we were built to be resilient and can transmute any stressful situations. We also have been given a plethora of tools to utilize. Our natural state of being is to be at PEACE. If that statement makes you laugh, maybe you have been spending too much time in a state of chronic stress.

Stress is extremely detrimental to our health and it is purported that 80% of disease is a result of stress. There are many studies that illustrate the negative effects on the body as well as show correlation between childhood trauma and chronic illness experienced later in life.

So while stress is extremely common, it is not necessarily normal to live in a state of stress. If it was 'normal' it would not cause so much damage to our bodies, mind and spirits.

As I mentioned, there are numerous ways to reduce and manage stress and in my opinion, the most important first step is to witness and understand how your body responds to stress.

Does your heart beat faster? Muscles tighten up? Does your mind become scattered?

To change our state of being we first have to be aware of where we are. Once you become acutely aware of how your body responds to stress, your SOLE responsibility will be to STOP in that moment and practice self-care and stress reduction.

To change a pattern it must be interrupted.

Once you have STOPPED whatever you are doing, here are some tools you may choose to engage with to help reduce your stress levels and return. to homeostasis.

• Breath work: this time of year I especially like using Alternate Nostril Breath, as it is calming, balancing and helpful for the sinuses.
• Going for a walk: there is research that shows a correlation between walking and reduced bouts of anxiety. Moving forward is powerful for the brain!
• Tapping: also known as Emotional Freedom Technique is a powerful tool for self-regulation.
• Get some Sunshine: so many benefits of receiving the healing rays of the sun. We emit biophotons, which means we are made of light. Spending time in the sunshine literally recharges us.

There are also many physical reasons why you might feel stressed out. A lack of nutrients, especially minerals can contribute to physical anxiety. An excess of pathogens, toxins and heavy metals may also contribute to feeling anxious or stressed out. If you are interested in knowing more about these physical imbalances, please check out my website to learn more about checking your status.

It is very important to have grace for yourself. If you have been practicing stressful patterns for awhile, it will take time to change them. The more you stop the pattern, the more space you will create between your reactions. This can be hard work but it is so worth it!

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Fall is a great time to cleanse!

Labor Day Savings on some of my Favorites!