Last Spring you were introduced to the Yellow Emperor - a fabled leader and sage of China's ancient history. The accumulated knowledge gathered from thousands of years of observation and written documention was recorded in the 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine', first published 2500 years ago.
Good health was important in ancient China, there were no life saving drugs or surgery available and so preventing illness was a finely developed skill, mainly achieved by maintaining a high level of general health. One aspect of achieving and maintaining this high level of health was to live in harmony with nature, and in harmony with the four seasons in particular.
Living in harmony with summer should be a breeze for most readers, it involves late nights, sex and happiness! The Yellow Emperor recommended that 'One may retire somewhat later at this time of year, while still arising early. One should refrain from anger and stay physically active. One should not overindulge in sex, although one can indulge a bit more than in other seasons. In Summer, one should not overindulge in cold and raw food and drink, although one can indulge a bit more than in other seasons. Emotionally it is important to be happy and easygoing and not hold grudges. In this way illness can be averted in Autumn.'
Best wishes for the Summer season and thanks for all of your generous feedback so far.
