What does the heart represent in Chinese medicine? The heart in Chinese medicine is the real intelligence that is beyond duality. Having a balanced heart, means being at peace with yourself and with others. This does not mean that you do not have challenges, obstacles and obstructions. Nor does it mean that we blissfully become...
For many people, the thought of a good night’s sleep may seem elusive. Whether it is caused from stress, irregular sleeping habits, too much screen time, hormonal changes, etc, the consequences on our day-to-day lives are overwhelming. What is insomnia? At some point in time, most people suffer from insomnia. Insomnia occurs when one...
Now more than ever it’s important to build resilience, both mental and physical. Resilience – Be like the Vine! Resilience is the ability to withstand, and navigate real or perceived threats and circumstances. It affects not only the physical body, but also the emotional, and mental body Resilience implies that the “Will” and “Intent” is...
How we perceive ourselves within the framework of our society has a strong impact on our wellbeing. To be truly happy we seek our sense of place in this world. We need to feel like we are acknowledged, and valuable. Our opinions should count. Too often, we play the roles imposed on us by...