Recently while studying the intricacies of the human body and how it restores balance (i.e., doing my job), I came across some interesting info on yin and yang. Yin, the feminine, creative, quiet side of all of us, and yang, the masculine, logical, intense part, cannot be without each other, and we're constantly balancing the two (whether we know it or not).
Today's peep-talk is on yang. I have a friend who is hot, (and he's not Clive Owen). My friend, let's call him Gerario, is warmer than he should be and I'm concerned if this goes on forever it could make him unwell. Excess yang shows up in many ways, such as restlessness, lack of sleep, constipation, sweating, red face, hot body, dry throat and constant thirst. It can be due to a stressful situation (chronic or momentary), overthinking, too much alcohol and spicy food. The result is no fun at all and can lead to problems with the stomach, kidneys, liver, heart and lungs.
Cooling foods to help ease the yang include apple, apricot, bok choy, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, melons, pearl barley, spinach and watercress. Include these in your diet regularly, but don't base all your meals on these foods. Be sure to eat plenty of raw vegies as well as steamed or baked. And see a Chinese herbalist for some magic potions that are sure to help.
Lifestyle changes you can make to chill yourself out include reading and shushing the mind every day. Add a bit more blue and green into your wardrobe or surrounds, don't spend all day in the sun (if your house is big-time sunny, get some thick curtains to block the afternoon sun) and keep your home as relaxing as possible (leave the TV off most of the time, especially while you eat. Classical music is your friend). Sitting in a pool eating ice-cream doesn't count.
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