Comments on: Winter Solstice = Kidney Kindness

By: Improve Your Digestion—with "Fire." ~ Yogi (Michael Boyle) | elephant journal

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:13:45 +0000

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By: Bob Weisenberg

Bob Weisenberg — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:41:37 +0000

Excellent, Cora. Thanks for tweeting this so we could enjoy it again. Bob W.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:04:41 +0000

I love this! I tracked back to you in http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/11/my-top-10-... I'm going to print yours out and post it on my fridge!

By: My top 10 ways to stay well this winter~plus a favorite bonus tip | elephant journal

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:55:27 +0000

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By: Laura Miller

Laura Miller — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:35:25 +0000

All of the things we need right now are the things that feel the best…. We just have to listen for them and have the courage to slow down. Cora, you are gracious for communicating these body wisdoms in a kind, legible way.

By: Greg Anderton, OMD

Greg Anderton, OMD — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:11:20 +0000

That's an awesome way to simplify those formulas!

By: Blessings of Yuletide Light and Dark! | elephant journal

Blessings of Yuletide Light and Dark! | elephant journal — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:05:11 +0000

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By: Winter Solstice Yoga. ~ Nancy Alder | elephant journal

Winter Solstice Yoga. ~ Nancy Alder | elephant journal — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:51:03 +0000

[...] Winter Solstice marks the beginning of a season that brings cold snow and rain to many parts of the United States. Cozying up to a fire with tea [...]

By: Dr. Al Stone

Dr. Al Stone — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:27:37 +0000

Good article!

Here's a few more ideas: the color of the kidneys is black, and they have the shape of beans. That's why black beans are a favorite food to boost the Kidney ch'i during this time of year. Black skinned chicken is good too, if you can find it. (Hint: think Asian markets.)

Herbally speaking, there are formulas designed to strengthen the Kidneys too. In particular there is:
1. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavored Rehmannia Pills) for those who are thin.
2. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Golden Cabinet Kidney Ch'i Pill) for those who are wide.
3. Zuo Gui Yin (Restore the Left Decoction) for those who are thin, who also want some libido enhancement.
4. You Gui Yin (Restore the Right Decoction) for those who are wide, who also want some libido enhancement.

Happy solstice to all, and to all, a good night.