Carri Duncan

Holistic Health & Well-Being Guide . Author . Seeker of Truth . Food . Love . Happiness

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

@Rooster14981530 That's amazing, Rooster, & I obviously liked what u are posting, too! I've taken the last year off from posts here but have learned so much from people like u who are in the know over the last few months~thank u! Feeling ready to resume with my expanded way of thinking very soon!

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

Minimal salty flavors support our kidneys in the winter but not all salts are healthy. Processed table salt has been heated, destroying all minerals & trace elements, & it burdens our elimination systems & makes us retain fluids. I use & recommend Celtic & Himalayan sea salts.

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

Sing and listen to music that makes you happy!

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Find ways to laugh! Watch funny movies or comedians, and surround yourself with things that make you happy!

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Soups are so comforting and warming for our bodies, & winter squashes make them easy to prepare. Two of my favorites are kabocha & butternut, cooked with water or veggie broth. Add any seasonings you like & blend to creamy deliciousness!

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All of the minerals found in the waters of our oceans are also found in sea vegetables. Because of their strength, a small amount is all you need each day. My favorites are kombu & wakame, which can be added to dishes while cooking, & dulse flakes can be sprinkled onto any food.

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Beans are an ancient protein source that strengthen & support our kidneys (most are even shaped like the kidneys). Canned beans are easy & healthy~ just rinse until there is no foam. Look for brands with only beans & water, & add your own mineral-rich salt while cooking.

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

Happy winter & new year! This season is meant to be a time to rest more & rejuvenate, and it is the season of our kidneys & bladder. When these organs are balanced, we feel peace, creativity, security, & loyalty. It's the perfect time of year to recreate yourself and your life!

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
-Hippocrates

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

#your #body #is #always #working #to #be #balanced

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#food #is #our #medicine

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

You must try #lotus #root! It has the texture of a water chestnut & is known for its ability to clear mucous & strengthen our lungs. During #autumn, you can find this #veggie at Asian grocers, or buy online in powder form to drink as tea.
#grows #in #water~#resembles #our #lungs

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I know, #burdock looks inedible, but this is the most strengthening #root #vegetable on our planet! Peel & use smaller pieces, as it cooks slower, & roast with #carrots, #parsnips, #daikon, sesame oil, & a quality soy sauce.
#blood #purifier ~ #lymphatic #cleanser ~ #medicine

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

You've maybe seen #daikon paired with sushi, but this medicinal #root #vegetable can be found at many natural grocers. It helps with digesting oils & proteins from fish & heavy meals, is a diuretic, decongestant, & a fat burner!
#peppery #taste #when #raw ~ #turnip #taste #cooked

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Autumn is #root #vegetable season & there are many you need to try! Because these veggies grow beneath the ground, they naturally give our bodies a #grounded energy. If you've never eaten #parsnips, they are as sweet as #carrots!
#fall #foods ~ #chinese #medicine

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Let go with the leaves this #autumn:
- Take lots of deep #breaths to strengthen your #lungs.
- Get more #sleep, which is our ultimate #release.
- Work to #mend relationships important to you, while
creating boundaries from the ones causing repeated stress.

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Give away old clothes & anything no longer serving you this season. Make room for yourself & what you need to be happy!
#autumn #letgo #focusonyou
#purge #stuff #and #all #negativity

[Carri Duncan @carriduncan_]

When our #spleen is balanced, we have confidence & faith in the future. When our #stomach is balanced, we feel empathy, contentment, & peacefulness.
#latesummer #chinesemedicine
#meridians #and #emotions #patience #not #perfection
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