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When we think about our organs in Western medicine, we tend to see them as machines. The heart pumps. The lungs exchange oxygen and...

Over the last few blogs, we’ve explored how Chinese medicine views the organs — not just as physical parts, but as centres of energy,...

In Western medicine, all organs are defined as physical structures that can be seen and measured. The Triple Warmer (San Jiao) doesn’t...

In Western medicine, the bladder is described as a simple storage tank — a muscular sac that holds urine until it’s released. Most...

In Western medicine, the kidneys are seen as two bean-shaped filters in the lower back. They regulate fluids, balance electrolytes,...

In Western medicine, the stomach is seen as a muscular sac that churns and breaks down food. It produces acid and enzymes, then passes...

In Western medicine, the spleen is often seen as a “spare part.” It filters blood, recycles old red cells, and helps fight infection....

In Western medicine, the gallbladder is seen as a small sac beneath the liver. Its job: to store bile and release it when fatty food...

In Western medicine, the liver is seen as a powerhouse of metabolism. It produces bile, detoxifies chemicals, stores glycogen, and...

In Western medicine, the Large Intestine (colon) is seen as the end of the digestive line. Its job: absorb water, form stool, and...

In Western medicine, the Lungs are seen as spongy organs for respiration — taking in oxygen, expelling carbon dioxide, sustaining life...

In Western medicine, the small intestine is a long coiled tube whose job is to digest food and absorb nutrients. It breaks down what we...

In Western medicine, the pericardium is described as a thin sac around the heart. It keeps the heart in place, protects it from...

In Western medicine, the Heart is our body’s central pump. It drives blood through vessels, delivering oxygen to every cell. It’s...

(Here’s Why — and Why It Matters) You might not have realised this before, but here’s something simple and quietly powerful: You can’t...

Ever wondered what it feels like to truly live  inside  your own body — not just moving through life, but exploring it from the inside...