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Staying Healthy with the Seasons

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I discovered this book as it was part of my curriculum in Holistic Massage Therapy School. But it is applicable to anyone who is looking to learn about holistic health self-care. Based on the Chinese 5-Element theory, Staying Healthy With The Seasons explores the particular energies, meridians, organs, moods, strongpoints and pitfalls of each season. It is easy to read, and pick and choose which ideas you like and would like to incorporate into new habits to try. There are so many ideas for each season, ranging from dietary cleansing, to mental patterns, to holistic bodywork recommended for the season, that you are bound to find some ideas that really appeal to you where you are now, and others you may like to try later.

This book really helped me to grow in ways I hadn't expected, and to release some difficulties and toxins I'd been holding onto on an emotional as well as physical level for several years. I felt very empowered using it to cleanse and refresh myself, inside and out!

I have owned and read this book for well over fifteen years. It is the first book I consult when self diagnosing any ill health for myself, family and friends. It had accidently fallen behind my other health books on my book shelf and I truly panicked. My very first thought was where can I get another copy. Having searched the entire shelf and joyfully locating it once more, I was determined to order another for back-up. It is the only book I have ever read that succinctly and clearly explains the five elements in the body, how they each are prominent in their own season and how best to cure any ailment during each season. Wisdom of the ages for our modern era.

In this well-written book, Elson Haas gives an excellent overview of Chinese medicine and how the human body and spirit change with the seasons. He explains how to facilitate and enhance these natural processes through subtle changes in diet, exercise, and rest habits, with additional tips for periodic internal cleansing and spiritual nurturing. Charts and diagrams make it easy to understand, and his clear, positive writing style helps inspire the reader to follow his recommendations. This book will help you be more in tune with the world around you as well as your body's own natural rhythms.

This book is fabulous! I've done the elimination cleanse twice to astounding results. I'm about to do it again. It takes effort and about a month, but it's worth it for the absolute well-being you feel as a result. I've recommended this book to many people and all of them sing its praises! You will too!

I have used this book for the last ten years, and gone through two different copies. Every season I refer to the guidelines and always find that I do much better healthwise if I follow the path indicated. I also taught martial arts for a time and the children that I worked with all understood the concepts therein, when presented properly. They are that basic. I cannot say enough for this book. It has become a part of my life and a way of life for me.

I truly agree with the review written by M. Savoie "waxnwane" (Bound Brook, NJ USA).

I add that this book is like an owner's manual for the human body. I, too, went to a Holistic Massage School, and I thank the powers that be that I got this book from them! I am learning things from this book that I have not found (written or spoken) anywhere else.

I specifically like the "Anatomy of the Meridians: The Chi Flow Clock" on pg. 28. It illustrates what organ is active or passive at corresponding times of the day/night. I have never seen this information anywhere else.

It is easy to use, and most of the ingredients can be found in your local grocery store (for the cleanses). I keep this book in plain site in my home, and anyone who asks me gets overwhelmed by my response.

If you buy no other "health" book than this one, you have purchased the best one! Someone had to do it .... THANK YOU ELSON M. HAAS for writing this book!!!!

This is an easy book to read no complicated words just right to the point no misguiding information, plus it has everything you need from top to bottom. This is a reference book that I think is great for people who wish to learn about the 5 elements and chinese medicine. I recommend it to all types of people.

I owned this book years ago, but then misplaced it. My massage therapist let me borrow hers, and then I reordered this book. It explains all four season and what to do to take care of yourself each season. It's quite informative. Most of the reading in here is holistic, meaning no diet tricks, just great advice on organic eating, preventive medicine, a whole body approach to staying healthy. This is part of my permanent library.

I've had this book for many years. It's my go-to book so often during the year. At the beginning of each season, I re-read the appropriate section as a reminder on how to stay healthy during that season. For example, during the winter, it's good to slow down, rest more, eat more hearty grains and warm foods and spices, and to relax, reflect and draw close to hearth, home and friends during this busy, stressful season. This is simplifying the advice given in this wonderful book. I view the book as a tune-up for my body, mind and spirit. It will always have a prime place on my book shelf and I've recommended it to many others who love it, too. It's truly an integrative resource for bountiful good health--and a antidote for corporate medicine. I feel this book had been a caring companion and advisor in keeping me healthy.

If you are tired of being prescribed another "pill" for every symptom and are more interested in finding the source of your health problems instead, this is a must-read. Every person interested in living healthy lives will benefit by this book. I really liked all the many illustrations and margin quotes and notes i.e. Stanley Burrough's Master Cleanser, a recipe for detoxing. It goes into great depth on healing and better health with proper nutrition. It can be read during the current season instead of all at once. While it has exercises and a few recipes,I recommend buying the book "A Cookbook for all Seasons" and "The Detox Diet" by the same author.