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Do You Have a Fire Child?

Fire Child

How do you know if you have a Fire child? If their inner eco-system is dominated by the Fire element that will put them on the more active side of the Five Element continuum. That means they're more outgoing, energetic and demanding.

STRENGTHS

Fire children are bright and vibrant and seek lots of stimulation. The magnetic quality of these kids comes from their Fire energy. Even as babies and toddlers, they exude a spark that attracts others to them. They're talkative, charming, energetic, fun,…

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Summer Solstice and Nourishing the Fire Element

Fire Element Summer

 

Happy Summer Solstice! I absolutely LOVE this time of year. In Chinese medicine, we're entering the phase of the year that corresponds to the FIRE element. Here's how you can tend to your Fire Element to have a healthy and fun summer... 

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

You can nourish your Fire element by getting your feet on the earth and deepening your connection to nature. Go outdoors, hike, run, and swim! Aerobic activity strengthens the heart, the organ associated with Fire.

 

FUN, JOY, LAU…

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Chinese Medicine for Sunburns, Burns, Itches, Cuts, and Injuries

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Summer is in full swing at our house and we've already had to deal with mosquito bites, bruises, and some pretty scraped up knees. As my boys have gotten older (ages 9 and 11.5 at the time of this writing), they've gotten more adventurous, which inevitably leads to getting a little beat up now and then. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) we call these types of issues external diseases because the injury is caused by something outside of the body rather than from internal factors such as poor …

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6 Amazing Things Your Gut Flora Does to Keep You Healthy

Gut Flora

Gut flora are the symbiotic or beneficial bacteria that live in our gut. Gut flora are often referred to as probiotics and you have a few trillion living in your gut right now. Because gut flora play such an important role in our overall health, some scholars liken our gut flora to a “forgotten organ.” 

Here are 6 Amazing Things Gut Flora Does:

 

#1 Gut flora play a key role in nutrition by synthesizing B vitamins and vitamin K.

That's right! These little guys actually help make some of the …

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The #1 Thing to Do if Your Child is in the Unwellness Gap

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Does your child suffer from frequent illnesses or health conditions like loose stools, allergies, asthma, eczema, constipation, stomachaches, sleeping problems, anxiety, and hyperactivity?

These problems often warrant repeated visits to doctors, but there’s no cure – only symptom management. These kids have fallen into what I call, The Unwellness Gap ™. You can read all about it here. I know first hand how frustrating it is to watch your child suffer! You wa…

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Has Your Child Fallen Into the Unwellness Gap?

The Unwellness Gap 2019

Have you been told to ride out your child’s illness or worse… wait for him to outgrow it?

That’s exactly what I was told when Western medical treatments weren’t working for my son’s severe eczema. If you’re like me, you want to help your child heal now. You want relief sooner rather than later, and you’re ready to do whatever it takes. Millions of children fall into the Unwellness Gap(TM) because they’re not totally sick, but they’re not totally well, either. They suffer from frequent illnesses…

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Natural Remedies for Dark Circles Under Your Child's Eyes

Does your child have dark circles or shadows under their eyes?

While fatigue can cause of dark circles under the eyes, for many kids there's more to it than that. In this video, Robin Ray Green shares the Chinese medicine perspective on why kids get dark circles under their eyes and what to do about it.

Summary: 

1. Lack of Adequate Rest or Sleep

As kids get older and their schedules get busy, it can be hard to ensure your child is getting adequate sleep time. You'll know this is the case …

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Acupressure 101: How to do Acupressure on Your Kids

Acu 101

Have you ever wondered how pressing a point on your body has a healing effect?

For instance, how can a point on your hand treat a headache?  Or a point on your leg can treat digestive problems?  Is it possible that something this simple could be so powerful?  

Your Energetic system

While acupressure may seem strange at first, when you understand the energetic system of your body it all makes sense. What is this energetic system? It’s a foundational concept in one of the oldest forms of medici…

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Parenting Made Easier with the Five Elements

Parenting Made Easier


None of us got an instruction manual for our child.

That would've been nice, right?! Once you become a parent, it takes time to get to know your baby. But right off the bat there are tons of decisions to make on your child’s behalf. Sometimes it’s hard to know what the “right” decisions are. What worked for your oldest child doesn’t necessarily work for your youngest. Most of us begin to naturally shift our parenting style to fit each child.

But what if you had a clear way to understand your c…

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