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• Other Physical Signs — Cough with or without congestion, shal- low breathing or shortness of breath, constipation or diarrhea with emotional stress, immunity issues triggering frequent colds • Time Sensitivity — Occurrence of symptoms are most active during these times: waking between 3–5 AM (when Lung Qi is strongest); or irregularity at 5–7 AM (when elimination is most active) In the Five Element system, each element interacts with the others. If one is out of balance, another can help bring it back into harmony. To help unstick Metal, we turn to its “child” element, Water, and also look at its “controlling” element, Fire. Each of these elements provides their own set of characteristics that complement and support those found within Metal. Water Element (Kidneys/Fear/Stillness) – Nourish the Roots Water feeds Metal. When grief feels overwhelming, looking to the ad - vice the Water element offers for deep rest, courage, and acceptance. • Support your nervous system. Take warm baths, drink herbal teas, nap, and reduce stimulation. • Be near water. Lakes, rain, oceans — these settings often soothe deep grief. • Build courage. The courage to feel grief moves it; acknowledge fear and gently face it. Fire Element (Heart/Joy/Connection) – Melt the Walls Fire controls Metal. If Metal becomes too rigid, perfectionistic, or emotionally cold, include activities that encourage the Fire element, which brings warmth, connection, and expression. • Laugh, dance, sing — even briefly. These are sparks of fire that melt heaviness. • Spend time with people you love. Grief can make us self-iso- late; joy reconnects us. • Let yourself feel joy without guilt —even during times of mourning. Strengthen the Metal Element Itself – Breathe, Release, Re- flect Invite in and cultivate habits that give you an opportunity to sit with your feelings, and to nurture gratitude. • Deep breathing. Practice full, slow inhales and long exhales. Grief constricts the breath; breathing expands it. • Crying . Let tears flow when they come. Crying is one of the health - iest ways to move grief out of the body. • Ritual of release. Write down what you want to let go of and burn it or bury it. Symbolic actions help the body follow. Practice recit- ing daily gentle affirmations for letting go, for example, “It’s safe to feel this” or “I don’t have to hold on anymore.” • Walk in autumn nature. Watch the leaves fall. Let your body feel the natural cycle of release. Balancing the Metal Element: Acupuncture & Functional Medicine By using the TCM practice of acupuncture, either alone or in combi - nation with modern Functional Medicine for organ function support, holistic health practitioners can provide individualized approaches for restoring the metal element balance. Here’s how. The Role of Acupuncture: Regulation, Release, Strength, Restoration Acupuncture points along the Lung and Large Intestine meridians help improve breathing, bowel function, skin clarity, and energy. For example: LU 1 (Zhongfu), clears lung heat, and stops cough; and LI 4 (Hegu), boosts immunity, clears external pathogens, and supports
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