Healthy lung function is a key player in the body’s first line of defense against colds & flu. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the defensive qi, wei qi, is derived from the food we eat and the air we breathe, suggesting that the absorption of nutrients and the oxygenation of tissues help our bodies fight colds and flu. Autumn is the time of year in which foods that nourish and protect our lungs and immune systems are abundant. This is the time of year we cut

Palisade peaches have ripened and finally reached Colorado markets. There is nothing like biting into a cool, sweet, juicy Colorado peach on a hot August afternoon. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, peaches are considered cooling in nature and sweet and sour in flavor. They are linked to the Earth element and late summer, making it a fruit that aids digestion, particularly the stomach and large intestine. Peaches have a moistening effect, building body fluids and are useful