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      <image:caption>As temperatures cool, digestion benefits from gentle, warming foods. Soups, stews, porridges, and lightly stir-fried vegetables are ideal. Avoid relying on raw salads or iced drinks, which can weaken the Spleen and impair Lung Qi.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pungent, aromatic herbs disperse Lung Qi and help protect from external cold. Include scallions, garlic, ginger, and mustard greens in cooking. Use sparingly—just enough to warm and open the sinuses without overheating.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Simple teas made from chrysanthemum, licorice root, or fresh ginger with honey can be soothing. For a daily tonic, simmer sliced Asian pear with a few goji berries for a lightly sweet, Lung-nourishing drink.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Catch the last rays of sunlight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Spleen is a vital force in how we process food, thoughts, and emotions. It transforms and transports nutrients, generates Qi and Blood, and keeps everything—physically and mentally—in place.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>When the Spleen is strong, our minds are grounded, clear, and capable of focused, meaningful thought. We retain what we study, reflect with purpose, and apply knowledge with ease.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eat warm, cooked foods – The Spleen loves warmth. Avoid raw and cold foods that burden digestion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Spleen struggles to digest what cannot be processed, especially when we live in the past or fear the future.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The ear resembles an upside-down baby in the fetal position.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Important Tip: Only heat your frying pan on medium heat. High heat is for boiling water in a pot – not your frying pan. High heat damages oil, nutrients, and your non-stick pans.</image:caption>
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