JOHN TSAGARIS
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Dr. John Tsagaris is an internationally renowned doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. An acupuncturist and herbalist, he has been practicing in London for over 20 years.
He recommends:
Protect vital organs, nurture lungs. Autumn is the driest season of the year, when cold winds appear. According to Chinese medicine, this is the time when we gather energy inward to protect our vital organs. This inward focus draws energy from our exterior defenses, making us more susceptible to the wind and cold.
Autumn can be very challenging for our lungs’ immune defenses. To boost strength and resilience we need to eat more nutrient-dense foods and support blood circulation. The digestive system is an important source of support for the lungs that also tends to express more deficiencies in autumn.
Supplement with vitamin D, magnesium. Essential nutritional supplements should be a part of an autumn health regime. Getting enough vitamin D must be a priority as daily sun exposure plummets when the winter months approach.
Magnesium is also important as it aids vitamin D3 absorption and encourages better blood circulation.
Eat vitamin D rich foods. An autumn diet should include fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines, or egg yolks, as these are all good sources of vitamin D.
