The Nature of Wood: Growth, Movement, and Renewal Through the lens of Chinese medicine, the role of the Liver expands beyond an organ of detoxification to one that plays a central role in how we move, adapt, regulate, and respond to the world around us. The Liver reflects a deeper organizing principle in the body […]
Cold at the Root: Warming the Gallbladder to Address Fear and Inflammation
The Gallbladder as an Extension of Fear and Courage The Gallbladder is a profoundly relevant organ system in modern times. In both Western Medicine and Classical Chinese medicine, its central role is to store bile. However, in Chinese medicine, it holds a unique position. It is the only organ that is both a yang (fu) […]
An Interview with Dr. Watson About Ancient Chinese Medicine
On this episode of Soul Wellness with Kristen, Dr. Jessica Watson explains the many facets of Ancient Chinese Medicine and how specifically acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine work. These modalities are used to treat any kind of ailment from physical symptoms to psychological issues. Listen to Podcast on Spotify Transcript: An Interview with Dr. Watson Kristen: […]
Autumn, the Lung and the Metal Element
in·spire /inˈspī(ə)r/: arouse, animate, imbue with spirit, give rise to, possessing extraordinary quality as if arising from an external creative impulse, to breathe in According to Classical Chinese symbolism, autumn is associated with the energetic qualities of the metal element 金 (jīn) and the Lung organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these […]