From a Chinese Medicine perspective, it is almost impossible to talk about anti-aging strategies without referring to the concept of Jing.

The ancient Chinese doctors did not know about the hypothalamus and the concept of thermoregulation. But they did understand that the fire element, of which the heart is the supreme commander, was responsible for maintaining the warmth in the body. Thermoregulation (the balance of warmth and cold in the body) is a strong determinant of our health.

Did you know that behind every amazing Chinese medicine treatment is a deep understanding and focus on the unique and hidden qualities of the organ systems and acupoints?

Springtime is ‘Wood Element’ time for three months from late March until June. The three months of spring are considered a time of renewal and very expansive energy. The old, stale sort of air of winter is dissipating. So, let’s try to leave any bad energies, anxieties, and more behind as we step into spring and let ourselves blossom to the best we can!

Many qualities associated with Chinese medicine are very poetic, but they still manage to describe a lot about what is going on within each individual element on a very deep level. Looking at the water element, we want to first understand the spiritual/consciousness qualities of water referred to as the “Zhi.”

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Although we are supremely focused on the 5 elements in Chinese medicine, the fact is that the elements have been part of the history of every worldwide health related system.

In Chinese Medicine, Autumn is the season of the Metal element and when we’re talking about metal, we’re talking primarily about the lungs/large intestine relationship. We all know how important our lungs are for breath. Breath is life. The lung network is very important within metal.

In its original form, acupuncture was passed from teacher to student. Throughout the centuries, it has developed empirically based on the concept of restoring energy flow throughout the body. In the last 50 years, acupuncture is beginning to find its rightful place.

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Maintaining Health in 2020

The following strategies, along with a BodyIntuitive session, help to support the body in maintaining a strong immune system and a healthy body to avoid disease.

The world needs the powerful healing we can uniquely provide in the safe and effective format of distance treatments. But a lot of people – family, friends, and clients – may be having a hard time believing in this and aren’t open. This doubt is understandable – we’ve grown up in the Western healthcare paradigm where distance healing sounds like it’s from a magical realm.