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Clear Heat With LI 11

By Alexandra|2023-08-23T14:50:23-04:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure|Tags: damp, Heat, Late Summer, LI11|

Here we are. In the absolute depths of summer heat. The season when yang reaches its pinnacle, affecting our bodies and minds in a variety of ways. Large Intestine 11 (or Li11) is one of the most powerful points for clearing any type of heat. Even its name is cooling, Qu Chi, which means "Pool At The Bend," because the point is located at the bend of the elbow. One thing that I love the most about acupuncture points is that some of the most commonly used points have such a wide gamut of indications, and Li11 is certainly [...]

Emotion of Summer: Joy

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-09-15T14:41:38-04:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Emotion|Tags: acupuncture, community, creativity, emotion, happiness, heart, Heat, joy, summer|

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is associated with one of five emotions, along with a specific organ. For the summer season, the corresponding emotion is joy. From a TCM perspective, joy is not just happiness, but a feeling of deep satisfaction that comes from living a meaningful life. When we experience joy… the Heart's Qi expands. we feel light, open, and connected. the heart's rhythm is regulated our blood circulation improves. our body's immune system is strengthened. worries, anxieties, grief, greed, irritation and other negative emotions are dispersed. our mind is clear and our intellect and memory are [...]

Summer Acupoint Highlight : Heart 8

By Alexandra McElwee|2022-11-15T14:04:43-05:00July 6th, 2022|Categories: acupoint, Acupressure, Seasonal Changes|Tags: acupoint, acupressure, heart, Heart 8, Heat, summer|

Heart 8 is a perfect summer point because it is used for Heart heat. The season of summer is associated with the element of fire, and the element of fire is connected to the Heart. In Chinese Medicine, the Heart is emotionally associated with the Mind + Spirit (also known as Shen). Heart heat and the indications for using Heart 8 often show up as: Mental restlessness High anxiety Agitation Feeling manic Nightmares or vivid dreams Insomnia Combined with symptoms like: Palpitations Feeling overheated or aversion to the heat Chest pain Thirst Any of those babies sound familiar? Fear [...]