The liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi, when disrupted it can cause irritability, mood swings, headaches & digestive problems. The heart governs the emotions and chronic stress disrupts the heart’s balance causing palpitations, insomnia, anxiety & memory issues. The spleen and stomach transform food into qi & blood. prolonged stress impairs their function leading to fatigue, poor digestion, weakened immunity, and weight fluctuations.

TCM Perspective on IBS Liver overreacting to spleen - conflict between cold and warm elements damaging the spleen. • liver stagnation - caused by stress, worry and depression. • cold damp - with a white greasy coating on the tongue and a slow pulse. • spleen & stomach qi deficiency - frequent bowel movement, loose stools, and tiredness. • heat & qi stagnation - constipation, bloating, stomach pain and cramps.

Headaches in Traditional Chinese Medicine • Wind invasion damages qi & blood causing headaches. • Excessive liver yang, dizziness, bitter taste in mouth, anxiety and short temper. • Qi & blood deficiency, heaviness of head/eyes, tiredness, exhaustion & pale complexion. • Dampness in the spleen caused by unhealthy diets including wheat, dairy, spicy & greasy foods. • Blood stagnation, sharp headaches, memory loss, poor concentration & palpitations.

Eczema according to TCM • Invasion of wind-damp-heat of the liver, kidneys & spleen. • Excessive wind in the liver linked to stress & hormonal changes. • Deficiencies in the kidneys exacerbate itching, dryness & inflammation. • Dampness in the spleen caused by unhealthy diets including wheat, dairy, spicy & greasy foods. • Internal heat causes symptoms of eczema to worsen.

Pressure points are used for acupuncture treatment and acupressure Tui Na massage to rebalance the body, reduce pain, including sciatica, arthritis, sport injury, and other health complaints

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Du Huo is associated with the Kidney and Bladder Meridians.  This herb has a bitter, spicy flavour profile and is warm in nature. Du Huo is often used for: Dispelling wind-damp to relieve pain: Releasing the exterior to dispel wind-cold-damp and kidney deficiency:

Acupuncture helps with back pain including sciatica

Chu Shu is the 14th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. The summer heat is receding and the three periods of heat have already passed.

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05th June - 21st June Mang Zhong - Grain in Ear is the 9th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. It means the grains are mature. It signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. It is a busy period for farmers. To Eat barley, chrysanthemum, celery, runner beans, duck, plums, mango, kiwi, fish, cucumber. To Do keep your diet light, take a power nap, nourish your spleen and avoid damp toxins. #芒 种 #mangzhong #graininear #the24solarterms #traditionalchinesem

20th April - 04th May Gu Yu is the 6th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar. It is the last solar term in the spring season....