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Although heart season can feel like a time of lots of connection, bliss and vitality, for some people it can feel out of balance. The following symptoms are all indications that your Heart may be out of balance:
Anxiety
Palpitations
Irritability
Insomnia
Dream disturbed sleep
Night sweats
Heaviness in the chest
The best way to nourish the heart is through meditation, time in nature and breath work.
Now is the time for vigorous exercise. Our bodies are more vibrant with the longer days and warmer weather. Long days in the summer heat doing activities that are rewarding on many levels.
Bike, run, hike, kayak, swim.
Support your body during Heart season, book your Traditional Chinese Medicine appointment now
The essential oil that is best for the heart is lavender.
It helps to calm the mind, restore the spirit and bring peace. Lavender is the perfect essential oil to rub on point Heart 7 (located at the wrist, in line with the pinkie finger), make sure to apply it on the point and up and down the meridian line.
As it's summer, take advantage of any fresh lavender you can get your hands on too and place in your bedroom or kitchen.
Point Heart 7 - Shenmen, is located at the wrist on the pinkie finger side.
HT7 is an amazing point to calm the mind, stop insomnia, palpitations and heaviness in the chest.
A great point to put some lavender essential oil on if you are having trouble sleeping or feeling lots of anxiety.
The heart is the element of fire.
It is responsible for the functions of our circulatory system and produces blood for the entire body. The heart reigns over our sleep and is linked to the emotion of joy.
This season is all about love, joy, circulation and bliss. Think of the sunset on a warm summers night.
June 21st is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
We are now in heart season, the element of fire.
You may feel the energy of the season:
more vitality
the need for less sleep
lots of movement
the desire to be in space with others
Embrace the season of connection and joy.
Further support yourself in living in harmony with the season, book in for a Traditional Chinese Medicine consult or follow-up
While each season has a different organ reign during the transition between seasons, the Spleen is the strongest organ. During these times (like right now before the summer solstice) people often experience :
digestive issues
overthinking and worry
tight sore muscles
fatigue - especially in the afternoon
craving of comfort foods - sweets, carbohydrates and cheese
Help curb some of these symptoms with fermented foods, room temperature water and some grounding in the earth.
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An interesting yet very common symptom of Liver Qi Stagnation is something called Plum Stone Qi.
This is when you have a sensation of something caught in your throat but there is nothing physically there.
When we break up stagnation and release stuck emotions this sensation goes away. Techniques used in Traditional Chinese Medicine such as acupuncture, herbs, cupping etc. can be an effective way to break up the stagnation and relieve the sensation in your throat.
The liver and its paired organ the gallbladder run through the neck and shoulders. Often our response to stress is carrying the "weight of the world” on our shoulders.
We can feel tension between the shoulder blades, on top of the traps, along the neck and headaches behind the eyes and at the base the skull.
Traditional Chinese Medicine can help alleviate this tightness by utilizing techniques such as acupuncture and cupping.
Bowen Technique and Massage Therapy are also an effective way to treat these areas.
We are still in the season of the liver as we move through spring.
The simple and easiest way to support your body through this time is water; 2L minimum per day, 3-4 if you are active that day.
Water is the perfect match to inflammation, detoxification and creation of flow in the body.
Anger, frustration and resentment are the emotions of the liver. As the liver strives to find its balance and smooth flow you might notice some of these emotions come up.
No emotions are good or bad, they only become pathological when we don’t release or express them in a healthy way. Part of detoxing means the emotional detox as well.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture along with somatic practices such as breathwork can help move stagnant emotions.
The Way Holistic Collective was created on the foundation that everyone follow their unique path. We are an open and welcoming space that encourages you to share your unique gifts surrounded by a support system that facilitates growth and connection.
If you think you would be a perfect fit for our team we would love to connect with you. RMT, Acupuncture, TCM, Energy Work, Therapy, Counselling, Etc.
Please email your resume directly to Rose: drrose@thewayhc.com
Milk Thistle
In addition to the afforementioned chai hu, chamomile and lemon, some other potent herbs during this season are anything that supports a slight detox process in the body;
Milk thistle
Dandelion root
Chlorella
Apple Cider Vinegar
All of these are very supportive and beneficial to the functioning of the liver.
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Liver 3 - LV3, Tai Chong, Supreme Surge is located between the big and index toe where the tendons merge. Used for a wide range of symptoms - headaches, dizziness, anger, insomnia, pain, emotional imbalance. This is the best point to break up liver qi stagnation.
Chamomile or lemon essential oil are both very complimentary to use on this point; remember to rub the point itself and up and down the meridian line.
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Both Lemon + Chamomile essential oils are very supportive to the liver. They help the body slightly flush out toxins and cultivate smooth flow of qi in the body.
Run the essential oils along the acupuncture points or add to a diffuser.
Auricular acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a principle or supplemental treatment. Ear mapping dates back to 1500 BC, used by ancient Egyptians + recorded in ancient Chinese texts in 770 BC.
How does it work?
The external ear is a self-contained microsystem that has an altered bioelectrical conductance. When specific points on the ear are stimulated it promotes a therapeutic response, affecting related areas + functions of the body.
The first kit release is Metabolism!
These kits are specifically designed and crafted to use at home or wherever your journey takes you. This Metabolism kit is designed to help improve digestion, curb cravings, regulate appetite & increase metabolism. Each package comes with a one month supply of ear seeds, tweezers for application, and an ear map; noting specific points optimal for supporting the metabolism.
Stay tuned for more curated & specifically prescribed kits.
Auricular Therapy Ear Seed Kits are available online + in person
Chai hu - Bupleurum is a big support to the liver.
It helps to break up stagnation and relieve constraint (think anger, pain.) It is often used in formulas targeting depression, stress, tension headaches and menstrual pain.
It supports the bodies detox process and protects the interior and exterior.
As we come to the first day of spring we shift from the season of the Kidneys to the season of the Liver.
The liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi, toxin removal, and balancing out our levels or anger frustration and irritability.
The liver likes to stagnate. This is the season to allow open expansion of yourself and your body.
Time to plant your seeds so you can watch them grow.
Support your Liver this season and book your Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation
Kd 27 - Kidney 27, Shu Mansion is located next to the sternum underneath the collarbone. Kd27 is part of the group of points called the Kidney Spirit Points.
It is extremely helpful when treating any mental-emotional condition, grief, trauma or sleep disturbances. It is also a powerful point in helping with asthma.
The meridian point Kd 9 - Kidney 9, Guest House, Beautiful Baby, Happy Baby is located on the lower leg just below the calf.
This point is an all time favourite point to use in pregnancy. Needling this point helps to tonify blood, calm the mind and balance the mother’s qi.
For babies it decreases their risk to toxins from the mother and increase their resistance to disease.
In turn this leads to a healthy, happy, sleeping through the night baby.
Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine can help support you during your pregnancy?
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