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The Five Different ‘Looks’ of Fatigue: 5 Element Acupuncture Approach to Fatigue
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The Five Different ‘Looks’ of Fatigue: 5 Element Acupuncture Approach to Fatigue

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The Five Different ‘Looks’ of Fatigue: 5 Element Acupuncture Approach to Fatigue

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:05:34-05:00September 7th, 2021|Categories: Acupuncturists, Mood|Tags: fatigue, five element|

Photo by Liza Summer from Pexels In 5 Element Chinese Medicine, there are different types of fatigue stemming from different types of activity, environments and constitutional factors. The different types of fatigue can cause specific variations of imbalances. Can you identify your own causes of fatigue and/or different variations of fatigue in yourself? What activity do you observe as the most draining in your day-to-day life? What type of fatigue do you observe in your body and mindset? Wood Type Fatigue (Spring energy) Feels like: irritable, moody, impatient expectations of ourselves and our growth, perceived as ‘aggressive’ OR like a doormat Physical [...]

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The Version of Us That Is Tired
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The Version of Us That Is Tired

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The Version of Us That Is Tired

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:05:34-05:00September 6th, 2021|Categories: Acupuncturists, coronavirus, Editorial, Mood|Tags: fatigue, pandemic, reflection|

After babysitting my 4 month old niece this week, I was reminded of the lesson my own kids taught me in their infant and toddler years: we are not ‘ourselves’ when we are tired. When babies are well rested and fed they are observant, social, joyful, curious; when they are tired, they are restless, agitated, even inconsolable. Toddlers too, when past their limits, become the absolute worst version of themselves – we have all seen midday public meltdowns when naptime has been missed. We adults also become a different version of ourselves when we are tired. I am tired. [...]

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Spleen 21: The Great Embrace
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Spleen 21: The Great Embrace

acupoint, Acupressure, Digestion, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Spleen 21: The Great Embrace

By Dana Iscoe|2022-11-15T14:06:41-05:00August 12th, 2020|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, Digestion, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, damp, digestion, fatigue, Late Summer, pain, seasonal changes, spleen 21, TCM|

Spleen 21 is the perfect acupuncture/acupressure point for this time of the year. Called dabao 大包 in Chinese, and translated to Great Enveloping or Great Embrace in English, it is the final point on the Spleen meridian. This meridian is responsible for processing food for digestion, promotes thought for wisdom, and turns Late Summer's humidity into a harvest. We think of Spleen 21 particularly when one is feeling weak, notices pain all over the body, and feels fullness in the chest. Locating Spleen 21 You can find this point by reaching your hand over [...]

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Late Summer’s Worry
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Late Summer’s Worry

coronavirus, Digestion, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Late Summer’s Worry

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:06:42-05:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: coronavirus, Digestion, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Chinese medicine, covid, covid-19, damp, digestion, emotion, fatigue, Late Summer, mood, seasonal changes, TCM, worry|

These days, there’s plenty to worry about. Yet here we are, in Traditional Chinese Medicine’s season of Worry. In TCM, it's commonly understood that as natural beings, we're affected by our natural environment including the season we're in. As we sit squarely in Late Summer (late July to mid-September), we recognize the season’s impact not only on our body but on our emotions, as well. Pay close attention to Worry this season. This can look like over-thinking or focusing too much on a particular topic, as well as self-doubt, insecurity, confusion, projection of responsibility and blame, insomnia, martyrdom, resentment, frustration, and [...]

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Chinese Medicine’s Fifth Season: The Second Half of Summer
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Chinese Medicine’s Fifth Season: The Second Half of Summer

Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness

Chinese Medicine’s Fifth Season: The Second Half of Summer

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-08-23T10:32:52-04:00August 4th, 2020|Categories: Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: brain fog, Chinese medicine, damp, digestion, fatigue, Late Summer, mood, pain, seasonal changes, TCM|

It’s that time of year again when we remind you that there are actually FIVE seasons in Chinese Medicine. And we’re at the beginning of the lesser known one, Late Summer. As you’ve probably noticed, Summer is the time to enjoy long days of rising early, staying up late and filling the time in between with both relaxing and lively activities. Late Summer, though? It has its own flavor and is quite different. When Late Summer arrives, so does a bit of fogginess, laziness and lack of focus. If you’re feeling a bit sluggish or unmotivated, you’re not alone. All [...]

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