Tag: holistic wellness
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Sound Healing for Digestive Balance in Late Summer Late summer is a season of transformation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It belongs to the Earth element, which governs the Spleen and Stomach. These organs transform food into Qi, giving us energy and clarity. When balanced, Earth feels grounding and nourishing. When imbalanced, we may feel…
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Journaling Prompts to Connect with Earth Element Themes In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Earth element embodies stability, nourishment, and the ability to transform. It governs the Spleen and Stomach, which digest food and thought, providing clarity and energy. When Earth is balanced, we feel grounded, generous, and steady. When weakened, worry, overthinking, and heaviness…
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3 Journaling Prompts to Connect with Earth Element Themes In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Earth element symbolizes nourishment, grounding, and balance. It is connected to the Spleen and Stomach, which transform food into Qi, and it is tied to emotions of care and worry. When Earth is balanced, we feel steady, compassionate, and rooted.…
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Haiku for Late Summer: Golden Stillness in TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), late summer is the season of the Earth element, a time of harvest, nourishment, and transition. It is a period of golden stillness when nature begins to slow, preparing for the inward turn of autumn. The Earth element corresponds to the Spleen…
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In the palm of your hand, a ripe peach tells a quiet story. It begins hard and green, slowly softening under the gentle influence of warmth, air, and time. Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that human beings ripen in much the same way. Our transformation is not instant. It requires steady nourishment, a calm environment, and…