Introduction to Taste and the Elements

Taste and the Elements aims to impart the keys to managing symptoms of elemental imbalance with specific reference to food.  As such, the material is not really about nutrition in the modern sense of calories, nutrient density, and antioxidants but rather about how preparing exactly the right foods for the constitutional type and learning how to reduce symptoms of imbalance through careful food choices.

Live Webinar Date: 1 January 2021, 8:00 pm PST

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The Sweet Taste: Water and Earth

Sweet tasting foods are stabilizing, tonifying, and calming. In excess, they contribute to excess water and earth. However, they constitute more than 90% of most diets and thus need to be carefully understood from the standpoint both of nutritional benefit and contraindications.

Live Webinar Date: 1 February 2021, 8:00 pm PST

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The Sour Taste: Pacifier of the Air Element

The sour taste is due to the presence of acids that are both heat-producing and stimulating to the gastrointestinal system.  Acids are found predominately in fruits and fremented foods.  Most sour foods are moist so the fire is buffered by water.


Live Webinar Date: 1 March 2021, 8:00 pm PST

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The Salty Taste: The Element Stabilizer

Quality salt is rich in minerals, stimulating to the salivary glands and circulation, and cleansing because of its ability to attract water as well as promote movement.  It is vastly underestimated and has many benefits.


Live Webinar Date: 1 April 2021, 8:00 pm PDT

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The Pungent Taste: Hot and Dry

Pungent foods tingle because of the presence of volatile essential oils. They stimulate salivation and digestion, improve circulation, and are decongesting. Because of the heat, in excess, pungent foods can be drying so learning to use them with discernment is helpful, especially for those who are in the second half of life.


Live Webinar Date: 1 September 2021, 8:00 pm PDT

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The Bitter Taste: Dry, Cold, and Light

The bitter taste is due to the presence of alkaloids, and this taste is found extensively in green vegetables and herbs. Since many people's health is affected by over-acidity, bitters are actually the antidote and thus need to be combined carefully with other foods and used more extensively except where the air elements is already deranged.


Live Webinar Date: 1 October 2021, 8:00 pm PDT

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The Astringent Taste: Dry, Cold, and Heavy

Astringency is due to the presence of tannins, such as found in black tea and some styptic herbs.  While it is drying and cold, it is also heavy and this property is what reduces hypersensitivity. As with alkaloids, astringent food and herbs need to be carefully, but they will relieve excess water and prevent fluid loss when used correctly.


Live Webinar Date: 1 November 2021, 8:00 pm PDT

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Summary of Taste and the Elements

Food and herbs can be used to manage almost all symptoms of element imbalance. This does not mean that the underlying tendencies are transformed but rather that correct use of food can result in balance and therefore freedom from the issues of excess or deficiency conditions. Just about every person in the world can benefit by correct application of the information on Taste and the Elements.

Live Webinar Date: 1 January 2022, 8:00 pm PST

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