Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, grain, seasons and the love a mother bears for her child is the archetypal embodiment of earth in the Chinese five element classification. When in balance, those of this constitution are content, empathetic and nurturing, with healthy boundaries and consequently healthy immune systems and digestion. When out of balance, the earth element is prone to worry, martyrdom and resentment, poor personal boundaries and endless self sacrifice lead to digestive and autoimmune issues. This course is intends to discuss these trends in the clinical setting.