Wind acts the same in the body as it does in nature. It comes in quickly and shakes everything up, moving from place to place. Wind symptoms are usually associated with late Winter and Spring. It normally affects the upper body and face. Wind can move through the lungs, sweat glands, sinuses, and skin. Thus, causing headaches, coughs, runny noses and eyes, post nasal drip, and itchy skin. Wheezing, facial edema, painful sinuses, and scratchy throats can also occur.
Read MoreIn Chinese medicine, the gallbladder is considered a "yang" organ. It is the partner of the liver and also connected to the wood element, spring season and growth. Physically the gallbladder breaks down fats and helps waste drain from the liver. Energetically, this meridian is very likely to have blockages. With 44 points, it runs from head to toe, highlighting the eyes, tendons, tears, and nails. Common symptoms are …
Read MoreWinter is the season of the Water Element, which is deeply connected to the Bladder Channel in Chinese medicine. Water represents not only the physical flow of bodily fluids but also the flow of energy (Qi) throughout the body. When the Bladder Channel is balanced, this flow is smooth and uninterrupted, allowing for physical and emotional vitality.
Read More
