Image Credit Autumn corresponds to the Metal Phase in the Five Phase Doctrine of Chinese philosophy. Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) theory, having been influenced by these ideas at least a century before the birth of Christ, ascribes the Organ Systems of the Lung and Large Intestine to the Metal Phase. To get mildly geeky on … Continue reading wellness supporter 602
Today's post features an exercise for maintaining healthy circulation in what Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) calls "the lower yin": the interweave of organs, muscles/connective tissues, glands, vessels, nerves, thoughts, feelings, etc. in the pelvic base. When the Qi and Blood are robust and no disease processes have taken hold, the opening and closing of the … Continue reading energy circulator 688
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional Some pain is healthy, some pain is unhealthy. Healthy pain includes the mending process following injury, childbirth, &/or surgery. Unhealthy pain includes chronic conditions affecting mind, muscles, joints, and organs. Pain can be alleviated by substances consumed: a matter of outside in. These tend to be palliative, temporary, fast … Continue reading pain alleviater 330
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