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Soup Cleanse: Asparagus Turnip

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on April 16, 2021 by Dr. Sarita CoxJanuary 22, 2023

The Asparagus Turnip soup exquisitely blends the rootedness of winter with the upward sprouting energy of spring. A simple soup is the perfect way to cook with the asparagus fresh in your yard or fresh from the spring markets. The vegetable combination supports the fire organ pair of the heart and small intestine – our imperial fire organs – which peak in the summer season. Asparagus promotes blood circulation, clears heat and detoxifies; turnips promote digestion and clear phlegm.  Spoiler alter:  this soup might just become your favorite welcome to spring winter soup favorite.   The soups can be created and enjoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asparagus, basil, detox, detoxify, element wisdom cards, holiday reset, phlegm, soup cleanse, spring, summer, turnip, whole foods, winter, winter soup cleanse

Soup Cleanse: Lentil Cilantro

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on March 11, 2021 by Dr. Sarita CoxSeptember 19, 2022

This Lentil Cilantro Soup exquisitely supports the water/winter organ pair of the Bladder and Kidney. This is the perfect soup to catch the tail end of winter in harmony food support. This pair of organs, when in balance, support our need to restore, unplug, dream and merge into higher states of consciousness.  The seeds of the year are planted during the winter, sprout during spring. come into full bloom in summer and return to the earth during fall. What have you planted this winter in the quiescence of the season? The soups can be created and enjoyed in any order.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Agni, ancient traditions, Uncategorized | Tagged bees, black pepper, Bladder, chives, cilantro, detox, detoxification, diet, direct sow, element wisdom cards, five element, kidney, lentil, nutrition, seeds, soup, soup cleanse, soup recipe, water, winter

Castor Oil & Gentle Liver Detox

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on May 12, 2020 by Dr. Sarita CoxJanuary 31, 2021

Castor oil is hands down the best option for purifying the liver or harmful toxins. If you are a patient of Dr. Cox’s you have likely even purchased your own castor oil pack from Dr. Cox. Castor oil is pressed from the beans of a ricinus communis or castor oil plant. Castor Oil Packs were the number one treatment prescribed by Edgar Cayce and a favorite prescription of Naturopathic Doctors and nature cure practitioners everywhere due to it’s gentle yet powerful action on optimizing the natural function of the liver and gallbladder.  The liver is responsible for a multiplicity of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged castor oil, coffee, dandelion root, detox, liver

Dry Skin Brushing

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on December 1, 2019 by Dr. Sarita CoxDecember 1, 2019

Dry Body Brushing: Detox through Your Skin Cells   The Skin is ruled by the Metal Element as an expression of the Lungs.  The skin is our largest organ! Our skin is the physical boundary between self and others.  This is the season to reflect upon where you end and others begin. When do you say yes when you could say, let me check.  When do you push through when you should rest?  With less daylight hours, self-care routines naturally focus on indoor and home practices. Dry skin brushing helps to improve circulation, stimulates lymphatic drainage, and firms the skin. … Continue reading →

Posted in circulation, Detox, Detoxification, dry skin brushing, hepatic system, lymphatic function, lymphatic system, Metal Element, skin, skin care, Uncategorized | Tagged brushing, circulation, cranberries, cranberry tea, detox, dry skin brushing, elimination, energy, exfoliation, Genestra, hepatic, Lymphagen, lymphatic, Metal Element, natural fibers, refreshed, renal, synergistic herbs, toxins

Brewing Teas: Free Their Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on November 8, 2019 by Dr. Sarita CoxNovember 9, 2019

As the days become shorter and we move further into the autumn season, let us embrace this Metal Element time of year. The Fall season is the body’s last attempt to rid itself of toxins and pathogens before Winter, when our bodies naturally slow down and rest. Seasonal Health Refresher: The Metal Element expresses itself as the Lungs and Large Intestine.  It is one of the five elements in Chinese Medical Theory. As Metal relates to autumn, Water relates to winter, Wood relates to spring, Fire relates to summer, and Earth is the transitional time between all of the seasons. … Continue reading →

Posted in antiviral, autumn, botanical medicine, cardiovascular, Fall, ginger root, herbal teas, hypertension, indigestion, Metal, Metal Element, spicy, stingling nettle, tea, Uncategorized, Urtica dioica, Urticaceae | Tagged antibacterial, Antihistime, antimicrobial, antiviral, brew, brewing, calms spirit, cardiovascular, cinnamon, common cold, DECOCTION, detox, digestive, elderflower, flu, ginger, hypertension, infuse, lemon balm, Mentha, mint, nettles, Peppermint, perfect temperature, rashes, salmonella, Spearmint, spicy, tea, turmeric

E6: Simple food preparation for transitional times

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on June 28, 2019 by Dr. Sarita CoxJuly 15, 2019

In the South, cooking and eating are central to bringing people together, spending time with loved ones, and developing new friendships.   The seasonal return to the Earth element invites simple methods of food preparation that allow more time for self-love and beloveds.  Golden and earth toned foods like millet, corn, amaranth, rice, garbanzo, golden split mung and soy beans, hazelnuts, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, yams, squash, carrots, apricots, and cantaloupe are harmonizing choices.  All root vegetables strengthen our internal Earth.   Keep spices, seasonings and flavors mild during these days of transition and keep food temperatures not too hot and … Continue reading →

Posted in Detox, Earth Element, Feng Shui, Recipe, seasonal wellness, spleen, Uncategorized | Tagged cleanse, detox, Doyo, Earth Element, five elements, four seasons, mirepoix, nature cure, renewal, seasonal living, soup, soup cleanse, Spleen

Its Still Spring!

Dr. Elizabeth Cox, ND, LAc Posted on June 7, 2019 by Dr. Sarita CoxJune 13, 2019

  It’s Still Spring! Its still spring until June 21!  Spring ~ the word itself conjures up the natural movement of this season. It’s a time for creativity and breaking through. Not unlike how many of us engage in spring cleaning rituals around home, our bodies also enjoy and benefit from a good spring cleaning~physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This is the perfect time of year to give up coffee, alcohol, tobacco and other substances (think Lent) because the uplifting and stimulating energy of spring provides a natural seasonal boost. It is a time to renew health, to cultivate new … Continue reading →

Posted in Detox, Detoxification, Five Elements, Liver, spring | Tagged cleanse, detox, five elements, gallbladder, liver, new birth, renewal, seasonal living, spring, spring cleaning, toxins, wood element | Leave a reply
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