Staying Healthy with the Seasons

by Elson M. Haas

Nature'¬?s cycles affect not only the external climate, but also our internal health and mental well-being. With this as its primary tenet, STAYING HEALTHY WITH THE SEASONS revolutionized the fields of preventive and integrated medicine when it was first published in 1981, and introduced a seasonal approach to nutrition, disease prevention, and mind-and-body fitness. A leading practitioner of the season-based lifestyle theory, Dr. Elson Haas provides simple, logical advice for achieving glowing good Bring the mind and body into balance with the earth, and consume a diet that emphasizes in-season, chemical-free foods. Joining Western and Eastern medicines with seasonal nutrition, herbology, and exercise practices, this timeless classic, revised for the 21st century, provides the keys to staying healthy from spring right on through winter. A landmark text in mind/body health and seasonal nutrition, revised for the new millennium, with a new introduction, updated resources, and extended appendices. Makes seasonal recommendations for detoxification, diet, and exercise programs. Previous edition has sold over 125,000 copies.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Nutrition, Food, Self Help, Reference, Nature

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Jackie]

Total quackary. The introduction, basics and conclusion are pure garbage. Astrology? Seriously?

But that said, I do like the idea of paying attention to the seasons and how our body and mind need different things at different times of the year. So I will continue to keep it around and read each season as it comes.

[Kateburgau]

One of the very best books I've ever read about how to keep balance in the body during the different seasons of the year.... Very important to people living in places like minnesota who experience such extreme cycles.

[Freya Magnusson]

I love this book! I got to hear Dr. Haas lecture at the 15th annual UCSF Integrative Medicine conference and it was a great experience. Marin County has a gem and his name is Dr. Haas.

[Natalie]

Katonah

[Sarah Macdonald]

A little outdated but otherwise a delightful introduction to the philosophy of Chinese medicine and eating with the seasons.

[Lauren LoGiudice]

A natural health professional told me that this book was foundational for bringing Eastern medicine into the West.

So it's somewhat of an overview of that.

What I liked the most was having some suggestions of different things to eat at different times of year. As someone who struggles with what the heck to make for dinner, or even to remember to make or buy dinner, it's nice to have some guidelines. It eliminates some elements of decision-making in meal planning -- a plus!

Everything he suggests is super healthy, so really, it's not a bad idea to eat it at any point during the year. I just need an excuse to make miso all winter, for example.

[Vicki]

Not sure what to think. The advice it gives seems a little extreme, but I'm willing to try a few suggestions. Has a very attractive cover.

[Loree]

Elson Haas, the author is someone I took instruction from at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. He is the founder and director of the Preventive Medical Center in San Rafael, California.

This book provides readers with good advice about how to be in balance with nature and ideas about how to be synchronized with the seasons. What I like about this book is that it blends Eastern healing traditions with those of the West. He relates winter to the Chinese Five Element System, provides suggestions for a seasonal diet, exercise, as well as herbs. In regards to integrative health and wellness I like Dr. Haas' approaches. From me this is ...suggested reading!

[Aqiylah]

One of my first books on holistic health, I turn to it frequently. By far his best book ever, Hass covers the body systems in relation to the seasons, and how to support health and maintain balance through the use of food, herbs, fitness, astrology and more. There is also an appendix with health charts and assessment tools for the practitioner. I love this book and recommend it highly!

[Anna Long]

Great simple guide to understanding how the season impact out health and how we can work with the season to achieve optimal health. Also super helpful when studying Chinese Medicine. Give greater depth and explanation to the elements.

[Gea]

Good recipes, easy to read, intersting perspective and introduction to Chinese holism, thinking, systems. Just look at the cover; doesn't it look welcoming?

[Catrina]

Very informative but too wordy at times for a beginner and doesn't really mention how seasons and foods are different in different parts of the world.

[Emily]

Balance your body throughout the changing seasons. Explains how body functions change throughout the year, which organs are active. Based in Chinese wellness philosophy.

[Otis]

folk medicine for the freaks

[Megan]

From the library sale--yay!

[Brenda]

The five Chinese elements and guide to nutritional medicine with a year - round eating plan and detox diets and build healthy eating habits.

[Laraine]

My instructor suggested this book. I haven't read all the way through, but I'm constantly finding reasons to pick it up.

[Mackenzie]

re-reading.

[Jessica]

A little outdated - well, it was written in the 1980s - but still good general information. I liked the Chinese Medicine presentation and explanation.

[Principle Based Learning]

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[Adam Hunter]

A good summary, better as reference than to be read cover to cover .

[Samra]

Ending tying in astrology was good. Overall interesting but some out dated data.

[Christina Leftwich]

Keeping this book for future reference! ! Good resource for natural health info in sync with the seasons!

[Tami]

a book that i have been picking up constantly for the past 15 years. I especially pull it out every spring. if you are interested in Chinese medicine, this book is a must read.

[Alice Barnes]

Good suggestions overall.

[Artemis]

Wonderful read, I had to take notes and memorize certain details. Very informative book that basis it's principles of eastern natural medicine and, two great forces: Yin and Yang

[Jenny]

I've actually had this book around for years as kind of a reference book. I like a lot of the ideas, but you do have to take some of it with a grain of salt. ;)

[Sarah]

Lovely book - know what to eat with the seasons and why. Buy locally produced food!

[Mark Hartland Blimling]

wonderful book on understanding the seasons and how they affect the body. recommend it to many people that want to understand how the body relationship to seasons are affected.