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Year Of The Wood Rooster - February 9, 2005 to January 29, 2006 Happy Chinese New Year! One of the most resilient creatures of the Chinese zodiac, Rooster years are full of challenges, and often a continuation of events from the previous year. Rooster-like traits will affect everyone this year: This is a 'Wood' Rooster year, and is associated with the year’s energetic element of Wood. This year will bring more order and organization, and the emphasis will be on appearance, presentation, and showy status symbols. In particular, like the showy rooster, most everyone will be more concerned than usual about their health and looking good. Therefore, any health regimine should ideally be multi-faceted to address "internal" health and the "external" physique. But be especially careful to pay attention to internal health issues, because this year people are more prone to developing problems of the spine such as neck and back pain. Also, disorders of the liver and gall bladder, respiratory and neurological diseases such as Bell's Palsy, MS, Parkinson’s and neuropathy may become problematic this year, even if it has apparently been resolved. Without becoming a hypochondriac, it is advisable to seek treatment at the earliest opportunity when confronted with any of the ailments already mentioned to prevent unnecessary exacerbation and worsening of your condition. Just as the crowing rooster marks the times of the day, it will be important to pay special attention to scheduling this year. Maintain flexibility in attitude. The Rooster is particulary direct, honest and straightforward, and often has more than enough self-confidence to back up its audacious comments. However, because the truth (or the Rooster's version of the truth) is sometime difficult for others to hear, we may find ourselves being more argumentative and provocative this year. Arrive on the scene ready-to-go! The Rooster has a tendency to be well-prepared and a little obsessive in its endeavors. Roosters are the perfectionists of the Chinese zodiac, don't let this tendency overhwelm you tranqility and calm. In moderation, however, this tendency may be a good idea this year, as the effort of working to develop oneself will have a centering effect on the emotions. Do your homework. In addition, some general guidelines: Food, supplements, and fitness guidelines to keep your health in balance this year: For optimal health, the focus in on good organization and making to-do lists, timetables, schedules, detailing your wellness agenda—in order to successfully meet health goals and deadlines. You will want to put your scheduling of activities at center stage in order to generate a more balanced lifestyle overall. Eat Wisely Avoid Potentially Unhealthy Foods Cleanse your Liver Use Herbs Stay Physical Eat Wisely, Stay Well: The wise person will eat a good share of the “green" color foods as this corresponds to the Wood elemental energy and the liver organ. These foods will also aid detoxification and regeneration of key cellular activity throughout the body. Meals should be abundant in leafy green vegetables such as: Recommended foods to avoid: This year in particular, due to the effect toxins have on the liver and nervous system, I especially recommend that seafoods which have a high likelihood of containing toxins (like mercury, hepatitis virus, and other cyto-toxins) should be avoided. The U.S. government has issued specific warmings about fish consumption for pregnant and nursing women, women who may be pregnant, and children under 15. But isn't it just common sense for all of us to avoid eating seafood "containing only moderate amounts of toxicity"? It is time to send a strong message to food producers and fisheries to stop selling: ...and cleanse your liver: Your liver will reward you with resilence and stamina. Frequest use of supplements containing rich chlorophyll such as: Then use herbs to boost your immune and respiratory systems including: Stay flexible in physique: | Year of the Rooster - 2005 | Year of the Fire Dog - 2006 | | Return Home | PATIENT ORIENTATION | SERVICES | PROGRAMS | CONTACT INFO | RESOURCES | News & Events | |
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