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Here is a large variety of meditations to choose from. It isn’t all just sitting cross-legged with your eyes shut. Let’s explore types of meditation.

Types of meditation include Buddhist practices, transcendental, zen, mantra, chakra, sound, guided and active. How can someone choose where to start? Think about the type of person you are overall, the amount of time and dedication you have, and where your interests lie. What do you intend to get out of meditation? 

The organs in Chinese medicine are more than just a physical representation. The organs include both their physiological function and mental, emotional, spiritual and elemental qualities that align with nature and the seasons. Let's explore the kidneys.

The kidney element in Chinese medicine governs water and is associated with winter, where the energies turn from the hotter yang months to the more yin of winter.  Each organ has an element: liver and wood, stomach and earth, kidney and water, for example. There is also an emotion, a colour and a flavour associated with the organ system. For the kidneys, the feeling is fear, the colour is dark or black, and the taste is salty. It also opens to the ear, has the direction north and is paired with the bladder. The kidney element houses willpower and manifests in the teeth and lustre of the hair.

Did you know shushing someone might actually be beneficial to your health? Six healing sounds are known to Taoist qi gong, practice vibrating specific organs and promoting emotional and physical well-being.

It has been shown sound vibrations promote healing and provide a type of massage to the organs. Six main organs that benefit from this sound vibration include the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys and triple burner. These are known as yin organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine and are associated with wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Relaxing attention to the organ to release stuck energy and emotion is key to vibrational healing. It is not even necessary to voice the sounds; a whisper will do or even a mental rendition of the sound. There are many methods of qi gong practise for sound healing. You can explore more on YouTube or seek a qi gong teacher for more specific practice

In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver energy flows upward into the eyes. When this energy flows smoothly and works as it should, your vision is clear and sharp, you have efficient night vision, and your eyes are bright and well-lubricated. 

Everybody knows that food is what gives our bodies the energy we need to survive. But not everybody knows that certain foods should be consumed during specific times of the year.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that has been around for nearly 4,000 years. When this system came into being, people were much more in tune with the seasons and their environment. The foods they consumed were based on the seasons and when those foods were available. This system should be followed for people to remain healthy throughout the year, regardless of where they live.