This common yoga stretch (the butterfly) works on stimulating energy along the heart and small intestine meridians in the shoulders, arms and chest area. Sit on the floor with soles of feet together in front of you, knees bent. Grasp your toes to gently bring the feet closer to the body. Bend forward as you…
Read more →In Traditional Chinese Medicine the heart is said to be the seat of the mind and controls not only blood circulation but also consciousness and spirit. The mind and emotions influence the rhythm of the heart. When we are angry, our pulse quickens, when we are scared we can hear our heart pounding in our…
Read more →Although different varieties of edible mushrooms can be found in supermarkets throughout the year, summer is a good time to be eating them for their ability to strengthen and heal the heart. In the Five Element theory, fire is dominant at this time of year and one of the most important aspects of keeping it…
Read more →Summer days bring heat, which may cause excess fire according to the Five Element Theory. This then puts the heart organ network at risk, creating overheated blood, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, too much qi in the head, and heart-mind problems of anxiety, restlessness and overwork. The following exercise from the Eight Brocades sequence helps…
Read more →photo by AlvesgasparSummer Solstice is on June 21. This officially represents the beginning of Summer, a time for being outdoors, picnics and barbecues, swimming, vacation, laughing and soaking up the sun. So what does Summer mean in Oriental medicine? To stay healthy we must make the same transitions that nature makes. Spring was a season…
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