Chinese Medicine
Why Bring Dreamwork and Chinese Medicine Together?
I’ve had to admit that only certain people lean in and ask for more when I say, “I had such an interesting dream last night…” Others give a vague, “Hm,” or steer the conversation to another subject. And that’s fine. I love talking about dreams – with people who love talking about dreams. When a…
Read MoreWellness Overwhelm? How to Choose the ONE THING That’ll Make the Biggest Difference
I’m ready to feel better this year. I want more energy, less pain, and better sleep. You, too? So let’s just go ahead and go to bed early, exercise six days a week, cut all the junk out of our diets, meditate daily, and install that whole-house water filter, shall we? By January 31? Wait…
Read MoreMy Top 4 Immune Boosts (that are effective, low-cost and low carbon footprint)
I’d be willing to bet you’re ready to boost your immune system right about now. This time of year, I get asked over and over: “How can I keep from getting sick?” Here are four of my favorite simple ways to boost your immune system. They may make colds and flus less frequent, and, just as…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Insomnia Type?
“I’m so tired… but I can’t sleep!!” I hear you. Let’s start figuring out WHY. What type of “can’t-sleep” is it? Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both? Restless? Night sweats? Waking up too early? I love sleeping. And I love helping other people get good sleep, because it helps everything! Lack of sleep –…
Read MoreWhat’s for (healthy) breakfast?
I like to start the day with warm lemon water, or hot ginger tea. But THEN what? Decisions, decisions. And conflicting opinions, conflicting opinions… One reason you see a wide variety of recommendations about how to eat is that there are lots of ways to eat that work. One reason you see such different recommendations…
Read More“You’re too stressed! Calm down!” vs. ACTUALLY FEELING SOOTHED
How soothing is it to hear the words, “You’re too stressed about this. Just calm down!” Whether someone else says it or you speak it in your own mind, I don’t think this tends to be the most soothing, stress-relieving thing to hear. Nor is it very stress-relieving to hear about all the health problems…
Read More5 Ways Dreams Invite You to Insights about Your Physical Health
You’ve had those dreams, right, that you just know are important? But you have no idea what they mean? In my experience, every dream is significant. But at first glance, I usually have no idea what a dream means either. Stepping into dreamwork is like stepping blindfolded into a space filled with sounds, scents, and…
Read MoreMetal Element Imagery in Dreams
Yes and no. The radiance of sound and light. Poignancy. Grief. In the cosmology of Chinese medicine, these resonate with the Metal element. This means they also resonate with the Lungs – think of an inhale, discernment of what stays and what goes, and an exhale. The Large Intestine – which also sorts what stays…
Read MoreThe Emotional Healing Question – a Re-Frame
I mean, EVERYBODY has emotional healing they could do. It’s true that in some cases, our emotional stuck-places are the most significant reason we’re ill. Sometimes they’re just one piece of the puzzle, one tree fallen across the stream, one straw on the back. I do believe that in all cases, those stuck-places restrict our…
Read MoreMint Tea for Stress
You know those cravings for sweet foods when you’re stressed? We get those cravings because the sweet flavor (temporarily) soothes the Liver network. If you go for a cookie or a sugary drink, though, you won’t really relieve your body’s stress, and you’ll get the negative effects of sugar on your nervous system and your…
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