Yang qi is a simple yet important facet of Ancient Chinese Medicine. Think of yang qi as our vital warmth, or our inner fire that is life supporting. In Chinese Medicine, Fire is the central element. We can compare this to the centrality of the sun. The heart, the central organ of the body, belongs […]
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Podcast: Acupuncture and 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 on Spotify
Winter, the Kidney and the Water Element
con·tain /kənˈtān/: to have or hold within; to control or restrain (oneself or a feeling) According to Classical Chinese symbolism, winter is associated with the qualities of water 水 (shuǐ) and the Kidney organ network. This means that the energetic gestures behind these facets are practically synonymous. During this time of year, the external world […]
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. Metal 金 (jīn) corresponds to anything in nature with an internalized structure, such as crystals […]