We have already talked about how to nourish the Earth element via the spleen, but now we need to chat about the yang aspect of Earth, the stomach. As I mentioned previously, the spleen loathes dampness and loves dryness, in contrast the stomach loathes dryness and needs to be moistened. This is why one of … Continue reading Earth Element Pt. 2 – Stomach
Month: August 2021
Earth Element Pt. 1 – Spleen
When your acupuncturist speaks of the Earth element we’re talking about the stomach, spleen and pancreas; the organs responsible for food processing and insulin response. Because our digestion is one of the foundations of health in the body, I spend a lot of time advising clients on how to change their diet to be more … Continue reading Earth Element Pt. 1 – Spleen