Category Archives: mind body spirit

Sleeping problems – giving the Shen a strong calm place to rest

Posted on August 3, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Chinese medicine treats every person as an individual. So when you come to me for help with your sleep my first job is to understand your health in an all-round way, by asking you about every aspect of your health. … Continue reading →

Posted in mind body spirit, sleeping problem, Yin and Yang | Tagged blood deficiency, cause of disease, insomnia, liver meridian, Shen | Comments Off

Exercise your body and mind to keep your Qi flowing.

Posted on July 13, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

How much exercise should I do? Do you want to keep healthy but feel confused by all the different advice that doctors give you? Chinese medical advice is based on three principles: ‘moderation in all things’, ‘we are all different’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medical classics, exercise, mind body spirit, Qi Gong and Tai Chi | Tagged cause of disease, keep Qi flowing, keeping healthy, overwork | Comments Off

I just can’t summon up any energy: where has my Qi gone?

Posted on March 26, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Qi (pronounced Chee) is a Chinese word that is usually translated as energy. Qi is the body’s motivating energy. Qi enlivens the body and mind. It is the energy and information that maintains each of us as a unique and … Continue reading →

Posted in Digestive and bowel problems, emotion, Exhaustion, mind body spirit, self-help, Yin and Yang | Tagged energy, exhaustion, qi, vitality | Comments Off

International Women’s Day: acupuncture for period problems

Posted on March 7, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

March 8th is International Women’s Day, so I thought I would write to the many women who have problems with their periods. It may be that you suffer with extremely heavy or painful periods or with premenstrual symptoms such as … Continue reading →

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Five element acupuncture: how to feel better in yourself

Posted on February 10, 2016 by charlottepaterson2013

Our journeys through life are rarely smooth – we lose our way or lose touch with who we are. We may become unsettled, dissatisfied or unhappy and sometimes we also develop bodily pain or other symptoms. In this situation, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Five element acupuncture, mind body spirit | Tagged bladder problems, feeling better in myself, self fulfilment, Water element | Comments Off