Wellness with the Seasons: Eating and Moving your Body with the Four Seasons

by Sharon Cairns

"A healthy outside starts from the inside." Robert Erich A little book of wellness full of simple tips to support and strengthen your body and mind, improving your health on all levels by adjusting to the natural flow of the seasons just like nature intended. Praise for Wellness of the Seasons "This little book is delightfully practical, packed full of insightful everyday wisdom. Sharon’s pragmatic and charming approach inspires you to improve your connection with the seasons, and subsequently, find more harmony within yourself and your daily life." Sophie White, creative designer, illustrator and art direction "A handy booklet with tips not only on eating well, but eating and exercising in tune with the seasons. Tweaking your daily habits to align your body and mind with the natural rhythm of each season, to bring your body, mind and life into balance." Amanda J. Spedding, award winning author and graphic novelist

44 pages, Paperback

Published November 27, 2019

Reviews

[Donna Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy of this ebook.

I really enjoy little books like this. The author is a kinesiologist and qigong facilitator. She suggests self care practices categorized by seasons. I’ve never seen that before! Some examples are wake up earlier in the summer and cook with aromatics in the winter. She suggests physical activities and emotional practices as well. The book includes some delightful illustrations as well as a worksheet.

I think I will give some of these practices a try. I like the idea that our bodies’ needs change with the seasons, and so should our health practices.

[Belle · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Free e-copy received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really love and adore the idea of this book, I would pick it up in an instant if I saw it at the book store - but it needs MORE. A lot of the tips are repetitive and winter appears to be the only season the author really had a decent go at (it has 11 pages whereas summer & autumn only have 3!). I'd also really love for there to be more content that is clearly specific to that season. As it is, most of the advice could pertain to any season.

It also feels a little too simple. Things like telling the reader to go to the beach in summer.. a bit more effort would be nice.

Some more colour or small illustrations also definitely wouldn't go astray. It would help make the text more engaging.

[Carol Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wellness with the Seasons: Eat and Move your Body with the Four Seasons by Sharon Cairns is a practical and easy to read guide to living a more holistic life. Cairns approach combines recommendations on eating, exercising, and living in tune with the seasons to improve health and balance in overall life. Informative and enjoyable. #WellnesswiththeSeasons #NetGalley

[Carlene Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. During the past year, due to the pandemic, I've been at home for much of the time and am learning to slow down and listen to my body and take more notice of the seasons and what's around me. This book has excellent tips on what to eat, how I might be feeling depending on what time of year it is. It's the perfect book to dip in and out of.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely book of holistic wellbeing combining foods, tips and exercises to help us tune into our bodies and environment throughout the year with simple, practical advice.