Mood and Emotions
Do you have a "foggy" brain, bouts of depression, or wish you had more clarity?
Do you struggle with a feeling of overwhelm and underlying anxiety?
Learn what you can do to feel better with these videos and articles.
When the Heart Speaks: Emotions Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), disease formation results from only a few causes, including emotions. Whereas Western physiology attributes emotions and mental health to the brain, in TCM, mental processes and associated emotional states are under the domain of the internal organs. Seven primary “sentiments” or emotions cause imbalance, most ...
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Healing the Liver for Emotional Harmony: TCM Insights & Remedies
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Liver is more than just a physical organ; it is the master regulator of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body and plays a pivotal role in regulating emotions. When the Liver functions smoothly, emotions are balanced, and physical processes operate without obstruction. However, emotional ...
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From Frustration to Flow: TCM Acupressure for Liver Qi
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. When Liver Qi becomes stagnant due to stress, emotional suppression, or an unhealthy lifestyle, it can lead to frustration, irritability, headaches, digestive discomfort, and even menstrual irregularities. As a TCM practitioner, I ...
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The Heart’s Guardian – Acupressure and TCM for the Pericardium
The organ system is central to understanding the Chinese Medicine (TCM) view of the body, mind, disease, and health. However, remember that Chinese Medicine organs have energetic attributes and functions that differ significantly from how conventional medicine maps the body-mind. When looking specifically at the organs of TCM, what’s usually ...
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4 Natural (and Powerful!) Ways to Boost Your Energy
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t have enough energy to get through the day? Do you feel sluggish and drained no matter what you do? One of the most common complaints I encounter in my private practice is fatigue. Many people finish their day exhausted and find that better ...
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How to Decode and Heal Your Emotions – The Traditional Chinese Medicine Way
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of healing that physicians have used for over 2500 years. The practice of Chinese Medicine includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, various forms of massage and bodywork, physical exercises, and food therapy. It’s a holistic system that can address a wide range of health problems, ...
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Winter blues? Follow these tips
Winter is a time of quiet reflection. As the days grow longer and darker, it’s natural to move more slowly, be softer, and turn inward. However, the darker winter days can also be when your mood mirrors the cold, dark outer environment. For many people, along with depression can come ...
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My Favourite Self Care Ritual :: Ayurvedic Self Massage
One of my favourite rituals, which I like to share with clients and students this time of year, is the practice of Ayurvedic self-massage. This practice helps rid the body of wastes and is said to slow aging, nourish the skin, increase lymphatic flow, and support healthy immunity. (In Chinese ...
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3 Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety
The breath is an immediate doorway into discovering what is happening in the body and mind. Your breathing reflects the functioning of many systems in the body, including the muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. The breath affects energy levels and your emotional state, and it’s directly related to your ...
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7 Ways to Help Insomnia Tonight
Restless sleep can be incredibly stressful. Sometimes, no matter how much you want to doze off, your body and mind don’t seem to cooperate. You probably know by now that sleep is an essential part of overall health. The effects of losing sleep can show up in your mood, your ...
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