Friday, March 1, 2013

Relish the Taste! The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body

Relish the Taste!
The Six Flavors: How They Affect the Mind and Body

Amanda Lewis, L.Ac.
March 20, 2013, 5:30-7pm



The moment anything touches the tongue, the first experience is “taste.” Every substance—whether it’s a food, medicine, or herb—is composed of a unique combination of the Five Elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), and this blend is what determines the resulting flavor.

Both Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine distinguish six flavors: (1) sweet, (2) sour, (3) salty, (4) pungent, (5) bitter, and (6) astringent. In this class and walking tour, Amanda Lewis will discuss the distinct way each flavor affects the body and the mind. The class will also include a special tasting of each of these flavors, so that everyone can directly experience and compare their effects!

At the end of the class, Amanda will lead a brief tour through Greenstar, pointing out the various foods and herbs highlighted in the class.

Amanda Lewis, a licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, currently sees patients at the PADMA Center for Natural Therapies in Ithaca and also has offices in Binghamton and Bainbridge, NY.
To schedule a consultation with Amanda, call (607) 768-5958.