In my previous blog, I discussed the Water element and its impact on our health. Today, I take you into the world of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each element plays an important role in our energy and balance, affecting both our bodies and emotions. Read on to discover how this ancient theory can help us live in harmony with the seasons and ourselves.
The Wood element: growing, moving and learning to balance
Spring is the season of growth, movement and renewal - exactly what the Wood element stands for in Chinese medicine. In this blog, I take you through the dynamics of this element: what it says about your body and emotions, why this is the time for a (light!) detox, and what Wood types there are.
We are in the midst of winter: The Water element
Winter is the season of rest, reflection and recharging - completely in line with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The organs linked to this element are the bladder and the kidneys.
The kidneys are an essential organ in TCM, with a very special function. Together with the heart, they take care of our life energy but also our development as individuals.
In this blog, you will discover how to strengthen your energy, keep your body warm and get through the dark months healthily. Are you ready to bring more balance into your life this winter?’
The wet, cold, gray "blah" weather has arrived once more! For many of us, it’s not exactly the favorite time of the year, but according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, every season has something valuable to offer. Winter is an essential phase in a natural cycle, and by taking a moment to reflect, we can even make the most of these dark days.
In this blog, I’ll share tips and tricks to help you stay healthy and thrive throughout the winter season. Grab a warm cup of tea, slip on some cozy socks, and get inspired!
Blogs
A number of blogs about how food can help you alleviate or even eliminate symptoms. During treatment,
your diet will always be addressed and we will discuss any simple adjustments.
Chinese medicine is a huge theory with all sorts of different interpretations and elaborations.
It will never be fully complete and it may rub shoulders with your own ideas. The Chinese foodsystem is not a diet, it is about simple adjustments within your diet that may alleviate a complaint or better protect you from illness.
Last time I wrote about the life energy Qi, about Yin and Yang, about the energetic effect of food and I described, following a practical example, how you can use food to alleviate complaints. Yang is the energy (Qi) and Yin the matter.
This time: Damp. Unknown within Western medicine, but within TCG (Traditional Chinese Medicine) it is an important concept.
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