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Body Wisdom: Living in Balance
Body Wisdom: Living in Balance explores how Western medicine, Chinese medicine, and Qigong each view the body. Instead of seeing organs and systems in isolation, this series looks at how energy, emotions, and nature’s rhythms shape our health. Practical insights and simple practices invite you to reconnect with your body, restore balance, and live with more ease day to day.
Body Wisdom: Qigong – The Practice that Brings It All Together
Over the last few blogs, we’ve explored how Chinese medicine views the organs — not just as physical parts, but as centres of energy,...
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Aug 272 min read
Body Wisdom: The Triple Warmer – The Great Harmoniser
In Western medicine, all organs are defined as physical structures that can be seen and measured. The Triple Warmer (San Jiao) doesn’t...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Bladder – The Art of Release and Renewal
In Western medicine, the bladder is described as a simple storage tank — a muscular sac that holds urine until it’s released. Most...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Kidneys – Keepers of Our Deep Reserves
In Western medicine, the kidneys are seen as two bean-shaped filters in the lower back. They regulate fluids, balance electrolytes,...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Stomach – Digesting Life
In Western medicine, the stomach is seen as a muscular sac that churns and breaks down food. It produces acid and enzymes, then passes...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Spleen – Nourishment at the Core
In Western medicine, the spleen is often seen as a “spare part.” It filters blood, recycles old red cells, and helps fight infection....
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Gallbladder – Courage to Act
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...
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Body Wisdom: The Liver – Master of Flow
In Western medicine, the liver is seen as a powerhouse of metabolism. It produces bile, detoxifies chemicals, stores glycogen, and...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Large Intestine – The Art of Release
In Western medicine, the Large Intestine (colon) is seen as the end of the digestive line. Its job: absorb water, form stool, and...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Lungs – The Art of Letting Go
In Western medicine, the Lungs are seen as spongy organs for respiration — taking in oxygen, expelling carbon dioxide, sustaining life...
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Body Wisdom: The Small Intestine – Finding Clarity
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...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Pericardium – Guardian of the Heart
In Western medicine, the pericardium is described as a thin sac around the heart. It keeps the heart in place, protects it from...
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Aug 273 min read
Body Wisdom: The Heart – More Than a Pump
In Western medicine, the Heart is our body’s central pump. It drives blood through vessels, delivering oxygen to every cell. It’s...
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Aug 273 min read
The Body’s Hidden Language: Organs as Energy, Emotion, and Connection
When we think about our organs in Western medicine, we tend to see them as machines. The heart pumps. The lungs exchange oxygen and...
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Aug 273 min read
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