Dampness and Emotions, are they connected? S9 Ep07

About this episode

The episode explores the connection between emotions related to digestion and the concepts of dampness and Spleen Qi deficiency in Chinese medicine.

Exploring how the emotions associated with digestion, the Earth element, Spleen energy are connected to dampness and Spleen Qi (energy) deficiency. If you are interested in checking out the courses I mentioned in this video, please do so here, I'd love to have you on the journey with us learning more about the wonders of how Chinese medicine can make your life better https://www.metrohealth.com.au/courses/ Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese Medicine Doctor) Marie is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner both a herbalist and acupuncturist, of over 23 years. Initially studying in Perth, Marie went on to study at Hangzhou TCM Hospital and then completing a Masters of International Health at Curtin Uni. In recent years Marie has been studying Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine, taught by Dr Arnaud Versluys through ICEAM(R). Marie has been practicing classical herbal medicine for the past 9 years. Marie is also a lecturer in Chinese Medicine and social science and student clinic supervisor, with over 20 years lecturing experience across 3 different colleges. In addition to Classical herbal…

People in this episode

Hosts: Marie Hopkinson, Marie

Topics covered

• dampness
• emotions
• digestion
• Earth element
• Spleen energy
• Spleen Qi deficiency

Keywords

• Chinese medicine
• health
• wellness
• Spleen
• Qi

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Chinese medicine courses

Books & works: a Masters of International Health

Places: Earth, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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