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Hello ,
As the days shorten and light softens, our bodies naturally lean toward stillness — a seasonal invitation to honor the rhythm of yin and yang.
In every moment, these two energies are at play:
Yang fuels movement, action, metabolism, and creation.
Yin restores, cools, nourishes, and renews.
Health isn’t about choosing one over the other — it’s about their dynamic balance. Too much yang can feel like overdrive or burnout; too much yin can feel like stagnation or fatigue. When we find the rhythm between effort and ease, our systems can finally exhale.
This week, consider a few simple ways to rebalance:
Swap one evening scroll for an early wind-down and softer light.
Warm your body from the inside out — soups, stews, herbal teas.
Step outside for morning light to awaken your yang energy.
Take five slow breaths before meals to invite yin calm into digestion.
The shift toward longer nights is not a cue to push harder — it’s an invitation to restore, realign, and receive.
A reminder ISH is closed 10/25- 11/2/25 I look forward to connecting with each of you soon!
~ Lynn 🌈
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Bay and Gunnar the ultimate reminder of Yin and Yang in my life!
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Weekly MEMBER ONLY WEEKLY emails are a place to get ISH Member updates, most current happenings, a place to connect and tap in weekly to your health intentions.
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Upcoming ISH Closures
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October 25-November 2
November 26 -28
December 19- Jan 2
When ISH is closed, I do not monitor Charm messages and will respond to messages when I return. Please follow up with PCP, Urgent Care or ER for urgent matters.
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In the News
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A new study found that omega-3 fatty acids are linked to brain and cognitive health, especially in women.
Researchers found that women with Alzheimer’s had lower levels of healthy unsaturated fats (like omega-3s) and higher levels of saturated fats compared to women without Alzheimer’s.
In men, this pattern wasn’t seen.
Why does this matter?
Lipids are the building blocks of brain health. They’re needed for nerve cell membranes, synaptic plasticity, and cell signaling.
Supporting your body with healthy fats (salmon, sardines, walnuts, flax, chia) is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to nourish cognition long-term
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Pro Health Tip
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October is lung health month, so I’ve been talking a lot about the power of breath.
But you can also support your lungs through food and nutrients!
Your lungs do so much more than just move air in and out of your body (like detox and immune function), and they need nutrition to do their job.
These nutrients offer long-term support for lung health:
Antioxidants (C, E, beta-carotene) → support immune function in lung tissue
Magnesium → relaxes bronchial muscles
Sulfur compounds (garlic + onions) → support detox and fight oxidative stress
Green tea (EGCG) → support immune and lung health
Flavonoids (berries, colorful fruits) → protect lungs from environmental toxins
These are general suggestions, but the best nutrient support is specific to you.
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Did You Know?
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The most underused tool in gut healing may just be breathwork because of the gut-lung connection.
Here’s how it works:
Deep, intentional breathing activates the vagus nerve, a major pathway for stimulating digestion and calming inflammation.
And thanks to the gut–lung axis, immune signals and microbial shifts in the lungs can influence gut health (and vice versa).
That means breathwork is for more than just stress relief.
It can help support IBS, reflux, motility issues, and more.
This is why, in functional medicine, we always look at the whole person, not just symptoms.
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