The Secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine | #301

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

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Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 8 August 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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In this video, Dr. G delves into the fascinating world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) alongside esteemed guest Dr. Felice Chan. Together, they explore TCM’s holistic approach to health, highlighting the deep interconnectedness between emotional and physical well-being. Discover the art and science of tongue diagnosis, a key diagnostic tool in TCM, and learn how our emotions can significantly impact our physical health. Dr. G and Dr. Chan share practical advice on dietary changes, emotional processing, and lifestyle adjustments that can enhance your overall health. Join us on this enlightening journey into TCM and gain valuable insights to improve your well-being naturally. #chinesemedicine #wellness #tcm Dr. Felice Chan Instagram: @felice.acupuncture Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The Importance of Tongue Health 0:50 - Understanding Tongue Coating and Its Significance 1:30 - Felice's Background in Traditional Chinese Medicine 2:10 - The Popularity of Cold Tubs: A Chinese Medicine Perspective 3:00 - Individualized Approaches in Chinese Medicine 4:00 - The Impact of Cold on the Body's Energy 5:00 - Understanding Different Body Constitutions in Chinese Medicine 6:00 - The Role of Diet in Body Dampness 7:00 - The Misconception of Salads as Healthy Foods 8:00 - The Importance of the Spleen in Digestion 9:00 - Emotional Connections to Organs in Chinese Medicine 10:00 - The Effects of Overthinking on the Spleen 11:00 - The Relationship Between Fear and Kidney Health 12:00 - Understanding Infertility from a Chinese Medicine Perspective 13:00 - The Importance of Warmth for Women's Health 14:00 - The Role of Movement in Womb Health 15:00 - The Benefits of Quality Sleep and Birch Mattresses 16:00 - Introduction to Purity Coffee and Its Health Benefits 17:00 - The Impact of Cold Tubs on Women's Health 18:00 - The Importance of Warmth During Menstruation 19:00 - The Role of Chinese Herbs in Womb Health 20:00 - The Importance of Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine 21:00 - How to Assess Your Tongue for Health Indicators 22:00 - The Significance of Tongue Coating and Body Color 23:00 - The Concept of WOAY Days for Self-Care 24:00 - The Connection Between Emotions and Cancer in Chinese Medicine 25:00 - Identifying Signs of Emotional Imbalance in the Body 26:00 - The Role of Anger and the Liver in Health 27:00 - Understanding the Connection Between Sadness and Lung Health 28:00 - The Importance of Processing Emotions for Overall Health 29:00 - Tips for Integrating Chinese Medicine into Daily Life 30:00 - The Benefits of Eating Warm, Cook Foods 31:00 - The Importance of Keeping Feet Warm 32:00 - Mindfulness Practices for Emotional Health 33:00 - The Effectiveness of Facial Acupuncture 34:00 - How Facial Acupuncture Promotes Natural Beauty 35:00 - The Long-Term Benefits of Facial Acupuncture 36:00 - Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning 37:00 - Felisa's Contact Information and Social Media === Thank you to our sponsors! Birch Click here https://birchliving.com/healthyself to get 20% off your Birch mattress plus two free pillows. Purity Visit PurityCoffee.com and use code DRG for 30% off your first purchase. === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know that if your tongue is too pink or too red?
0:02.5	It can tell you a lot about what's going on inside of your body.
0:04.7	And did you know that there's an ancient beauty secret that is better than Botox or
0:08.3	fillers?
0:09.3	Tongkoning is very indicative of what's happening inside of your body, especially our digestion. A perfect tongue is a
0:16.4	thin white coat with a pink tongue. We eat things, we have emotional imbalances, but
0:20.3	it does affect how our internal environment is.
0:23.0	So if you look in the mirror, stick your tongue out,
0:24.6	and your coating is a little bit thicker and white,
0:26.4	it means that there's dampness in you.
0:28.1	Felice has studied in traditional Chinese medicine
0:30.4	at Empress College and is board certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine.
0:34.2	And she continued exploring a curiosity of medicine by studying neuroscience and
0:38.0	Bowden College, where she dove into the intricacies of mind-body medicine to treat symptoms and their root problem and her aim is to help patients just leave happier and healthier lifestyles.
0:50.0	Pressing
0:51.0	Everyone loves cold tubs. Yep. Everyone's jumping in a cold tubs.
0:53.0	Yep.
0:54.0	Everyone's jumping into cold tubs.
0:55.0	Cold tub stock is out of the roof.
0:58.0	But in the context of Chinese medicine,
1:02.0	maybe cold tubs aren't necessarily good for you or a certain group of people.
1:07.0	In your opinion, how do you approach cold tubs with patients?
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