Chinese medicine has been around for more than 2.500 years. This ancient form of Eastern healing has consistently helped support a balanced, vibrant, and healthy mind and body regardless of race, nationality, gender, or age.
To accentuate the interrelationship of all organs and components of the body, Chinese medicine is grounded on the belief of the existence of a life energy known as qi that like blood circulates all through the body via channels known as meridians. Chinese medicine supports the vitality and health of the body in various ways. All the other parts of the body will either be depleted, balanced or enhanced as a result when one part enjoys especially low or high circulation of qi. The focus of the treatment is to even or smooth the flow of qi throughout the body.
Western medicine and Chinese medicine are not incompatible even though they run on different theories. Modern understanding and ancient wisdom can go hand in hand with regards to self-care and well-being. This article will show readers some easy ways in which they can integrate traditional Chinese medicine treatments into their life to feel more grounded, balanced, and energetic.
1. Aim: to Possess Glowing Skin – A skin that is itchy, dry, rough, or has eczema, rashes, or redness can be the body’s way of saying that something is imbalanced within. Alternative approaches can be used to these challenges that prevent you from enjoying vibrant and clear skin.
Chinese Medicine Treatment: if you’re often feeling too hot or too cold, there may be something that prevents your Lung Meridian from defending your body optimally. This problem can be reflected in the condition of your skin and hair. Your lung can often be affected by extreme climate exposure since it serves as your first line of defense from the environment. Make sure to keep comfortably cool in the summer and dress warmly enough in the colder months. Include in your diet foods such as garlic and onions and do some deep breathing exercises as they all help your lung qi grow stronger. Skin problems can be intensified by smoking, so you need to cease the habit if you want a healthy glowing skin.
Perform acupressure on the elbow crease
2. Aim: To Get Quality and Adequate Sleep – Hours of turning and tossing on the bed can leave you exhausted and frustrated. That may result in sugar cravings, a weakened immune system, and a hard time functioning at peak levels.
Chinese Medicine Treatment: Eating a big meal late at night and sleeping shortly thereafter forces your digestive system and stomach to work overtime all night long. This can lead to heartburn, disturbing dreams, and a disturbed sleep. Eat a light meal early in the evening and give it enough time to digest and then have a balanced fuller lunch in the day.
Perform acupressure on the forearms three fingers above the wrist
3. Aim: to Relieve Stress – Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or moody? Consuming too much alcohol? Working in front of the computer for too long? All these, according to Chinese medicine, can lead to an imbalance in your Liver meridian, which can lead to strain and severe stress especially when living in the fast-paced modern world.
Chinese Medicine Treatment: Your liver meridian may show its present condition through our eyes. So, if you have strained, blurry, irritated, red, or watery eyes it can be a sign of stagnation or dysfunction in your liver qi. Check to see if your computer monitor is positioned the right way. When you have activities that mainly engage your eyes, make frequent breaks to relax your eyes and prevent you from straining or stressing yourself out too much.
Acupressure: Apply pressure on the bridge of your nose between just above the eyebrows. This can help relieve pressure off your eyes.
Chinese healing is all about vital energy and balance. Start with the simple above-mentioned tips to increase your wellness.
To better your ability to remove stress in your mind and body, try eating less hot and spicy foods, lessen your intake of alcohol, listen to relaxing music, do some gentle stretching exercises, and get some acupuncture treatment.
Dominic Sembello is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and the clinical director of Health Source Acupuncture in Linwood, NJ.
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