5th Workshop on East Asian Medicine in English (Spring version)

5回目となりました英語でのワークショップのご報告。今回のテーマは春。

ここから英語で書きますのであしからず。

3rd Workshop ~Autumn version~ (in English)

4th Workshop ~Winter version~ (in English)

First of all, I talked about Yin & Yang and how the energy force shifts in nature. The traditional East Asian medicines teach us how to cope with this shift. It tells us that synchronizing our body & mind with the nature is the key to healthy living.

At the date of workshop (2/27), we have entered spring season. The direction of energy shifted from downward to upward. According to the five element theory, spring belongs to “Wood element”. Just as a sprout grows upward to turn into a plant, the wood element desires to keep moving. When this desire gets suppressed, problem arises. This stagnation of the wood element commonly leads to Liver(Gallbladder) Qi stagnation, since Liver & Gallbladder belongs to the wood element according to the five element theory.

Common symptoms of Liver(Gallbladder) Qi stagnation are;

– Tension headache, temple headache

– PMS/PMT, irregular period, fertility issues

– Eye problems

– Poor circulation

– Anxiety, depression, insomnia

– Fatigue

– Muscular Spasms, neck/shoulder tension (especially on right side), chest tightness

– Frustration, irritability

I coverd how to deal with these symptoms as the result of Liver Qi stagnation. The selfcare methods include moxibustion, acupressure, diets, and qi gong exercises.