For nearly three millennia, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been the holistic path to health, balance, and vigor. Central to TCM is the philosophy that the body, mind, and spirit are all intertwined in an intricate web, and that they being in harmony with one another is the secret to health. As a Matlock Chinese Herbalist, we have witnessed how the humble ways of day-to-day life—based on herbal intelligence, nutritional balance, and considerate conduct—can create a profound difference in general well-being.
These are some easy-to-implement habits based on Chinese herbal principles that anyone can apply to their life.
Begin the Day with Herbal Tea or Hot Water
In Chinese Medicine, the morning is the optimal time for the digestive system to wake up slowly. Avoid cold water and start the day with a cup of hot water or slightly herbal teas. This simple habit digests, disperses the blood, and makes the passage of Qi (life energy) smooth.
Herbalist Wirksworth Chinese can suggest some relaxing teas to calm the digestion or stimulate energy, depending on your constitution. Doing so on a daily basis provides your body with a balanced foundation for the day’s activities.
Eat According to the Seasons
Food is medicine in TCM. You have to modify what you eat seasonally to be in synchronization with nature. Spring uses raw greens to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. Cold food such as watermelon and cucumber is required in summer. Summer requires cooling foods such as watermelon and cucumber. Autumn requires humid food such as honey and pears to counteract dryness. Warming stews, root vegetables, and spices such as ginger are required during winter.
A Chinese Herbalist will usually emphasize avoiding excesses—too raw diet or too processed diet—since they have the tendency to disturb the body’s Yin and Yang in harmony. Eating seasonally sustains body and spirit nourishment and prevents imbalance.
Practice Gentle Movement to Support Qi Flow
Qi stagnation, or blocked energy is often known as their underlying cause in many health problems. Tai Chi, Qi Gong or even attentive walking are mild daily workouts that are good for improving circulation and reducing stress. Exercise never needs to dry – it should be charged and you should rejuvenate.
Even a Wirksworth Chinese practitioner specializing in herbal treatment will advise the incorporation of herbs with light exercise because the two pair well together to heal and bring balance and energy back to the body.
Rest and Restful Sleep Must Become a Priority
Night is in TCM the period when Yin (the restorative, cooling energy of the body) is being replenished. Sleeping before midnight gives enough time to repair the body and restore the body more efficiently. Unhealthy sleep patterns weaken both Qi and Shen (spirit), resulting in fatigue, irritability and compromised immunity.
A Chinese herbalist in the metal orchtic drugs may indicate to calm the mind and induce sleep, but they should be done in combination with good sleep hygiene-dark lights at night, low screen time and a regular sleeping time.
Foster Digestive Health through Mindful Eating
Digestion is the focal point of TCM health since it is where the Blood and Qi are derived. Even mere habits like eating frequently, slow chewing of food, and avoiding overeating can also make important contributions to the level of energy. Steer clear of cold or raw foods in late nights as well since it helps the digestive system in avoiding tension.
Herbal medicines can also help with digestion, but a Wirksworth herbalist Chinese will usually recommend that regular eating every single day is the real pillar for staying healthy for life.
Use Herbs as Preventive Care
Chinese medicinal herbs are not simply for curing disease—particularly for prevention. Herbal medicine can remove blockages, bring deficiencies into balance, soothe the Shen, and build immunity. Herbs taken daily even when in health is one method of staying in balance and avoiding complications.
A Chinese Herbalist dispenses personal herbal medicines as per the patient’s constitution so that the treatment is aimed at the cause and not the symptom.
Why Choose HE Acupuncture
HE Acupuncture, Lincoln, an extremely skilled practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with extensive experience. Lincoln trained at the Northern College of Acupuncture, then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree, and studied at Tianjin TCM University in China under the tuition of the very highly respected Dr. Lianzhong Wu.
FAQs
- What is the difference between Chinese herbal medicine and Western supplements?
Not like generic supplements, Chinese herbal medicine formulas are specific to individual clients. A Matlock Chinese Herbalist makes personal blends of herbs to address underlying imbalances, not symptoms.
- Is it safe to take Chinese herbs every day to prevent getting sick?
Yes. Herbs are taken daily by many people. A Wirksworth Chinese herbalist may prescribe preventive formulae to assist with the improvement of immunity, general vitality, and balance throughout the year. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Academy.
- In what circumstances would Chinese herbs be of worth?
Chinese herbal medicine has been used for centuries to alleviate everything from digestive upset, skin problems, women’s health, anxiety, all the way through to chronic pain. A Matlock Chinese Herbalist will create a remedy that alleviates acute and chronic conditions.