Winter is the time of year that we all (especially in the North) have to slow down, stay inside, and nurture our bodies. As we look at nature, the trees, plants and other animal life, we are all in "hybernation mode". Short days, hopefully longer rest periods are a time to nurture and take care of our deepest organs in the body, which are our kidneys. The trees shed their fruit and leaves in the fall in preparation for winter. The trees take their nutrition from their deep roots that have been storing up for this season that is upon us. We also must do the same. We are using our kidneys more in this season, so we need to give them special care. Here are a few herbs and foods that are recommended to nurture these organs throughout the season.
Some tonifying herbs would be: Gravel root, juniper berries, uva ursi, burdock root, parsley, ginger root, lobelia leaf
Nettles are used as a tonic for the kidneys. It helps to enrich the blood as well. Usually taken as tea or herbal supplement.
Mineral Supplements like Magnesium citrate(best type of magnesium to be absorbed by our body):
It reduces saturation of crystals or stones from calcium salts by combining with calcium to form other complexes. It also slows down crystalline growth of calcium salts.
Nurturing Raw Foods:
Dried Cranberries, sprouted millet, barley, and kidney beans.
String beans, water chestnuts, blueberry, spirulina, chlorella
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