Yuan Qi Acupuncture Newsletter n°1 |
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Check out our latest health tips & insights |
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“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” Confucius |
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Health tip of the month Drink warm water - Avoid cold drinks |
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If you put cold water in your coffee, your coffee gets cooler. Same goes for your stomach. To be able to function at his full potential, the stomach needs to be (and stay) at 37,6 degrees. |
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Today's Acupuncture point: Nei Guan (Pc-6) |
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In the middle and inside of the forearm, 3 fingers from the wrist, between the two tendons. This is a major point to relieve stress, calm the mind, suppress nausea, and relieve epigastric pain. This is one of the best point for restoring balance between the body and mind. |
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Press into the point with your opposite thumb, do 3 circles, release the pressure. Repeat (pressure - rotation - release), 3 to 5 minutes. Great to do just before an exam or an interview (helps to calm down), in case of motion sickness, or if emotional breakdown occurs. |
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Herb of the month: Sheng Jiang - 生姜 |
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Fresh Ginger has a Warm nature, and an Acrid flavor. This herb is classified in the category of "Herbs that Release the Exterior". It will enter the meridians of the Lung, Spleen, and Stomach. |
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Fresh ginger will help to induce perspiration and disperses Cold, Warms the Center, stops nausea and vomiting, Warms the Lungs and stops coughing, Reduces the toxicity of other herbs and seafood. It will also invigorate the circulation of Qi, Fluids, Phlegm and Blood. It is called “The Sacred Drug for Vomiting” (think to use it in case of morning sickness or Stomach discomfort). When cooked with fish, it eliminates fish toxins. Fresh ginger should not be used if there is Heat in the Stomach or if you tend to feel too warm (hot flashes, excessive heat, etc ...). Every morning, simply cut 3 slices of fresh organic ginger and let it infuse 20 - 30 minutes in boiling water. Drink once a day. When sick, you can infuse the same slices several times a day by simply adding additional boiled water. |
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Integrative medicine: Burn out - 疲劳过度 |
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A burn-out is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It may occur after several years of heavy working load and responsibilities, combined with a highly stressful environment. |
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The most common symptoms will be a change of personality and temper, with extreme difficulties to get motivated and to carry out our duties, negative thoughts, easily irritated or annoyed, hard to concentrate and focus, noticeable change of the sleeping habits, physical complaints such as headaches, stomach or intestinal pain, and low sense of personal satisfaction might also be experienced. |
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