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💙 Love ya Guts.💙⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

💙 Love ya Guts.💙⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So how does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In TCM, the process of digestion is viewed a little differently to that of a more western approach. Consumed food is processed by the Stomach where it is broken down or ripened into pure and impure parts. From here the pure parts are directed upwards to the Spleen where it is transformed into the energy (Qi), nutrients, blood and fluids that the body needs to function. The waste is then directed down via the Small Intestine to the Large Intestine ready for excretion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Small Intestines are like the friend you want at a good sale. They scrummage through everything getting every last bit of goodness from the food, sending the good stuff back to the Spleen to distribute. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If any of these organs are out of whack, you may find yourself with symptoms such as diarrhoea, bloating or gas. If there is too much heat in your system (think take-aways) you may be constipated or have dry stools. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Another big player in gut issues is stress. We know that the gut-brain axis is linked and throw stress into the mix and things can get out of balance pretty darn easy. An overactive nervous system (fight or flight) and your digestive system will be the first thing to go. You can’t eat when being chased by a snake right? Acupuncture may help balance the gut-brain axis and nervous system, therefore reducing stress, resulting in an improved digestive system. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ᴅɪꜱᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇʀ: It isn’t the be-all and end-all cure to your gut issues. Chronic issues takes a lot of work and you’ll need a varied team of health practitioners to assist you on your healing journey. BUT…. most of the work must be done by you. Acupuncture is a great helping hand. 📍🖐

Are you in the 10-15% who suffer?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, constipation or both. All symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), a disorder that affects the ability of the large and small intestines to function correctly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you or your family have any of these symptoms, there's steps you can take to help alleviate some of them. Keeping a food journal is a good place to start. See if you can see a pattern of what might set you off. Also noting any stressful or emotional times that have you clutching in pain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Swimming in the Nile River in Egypt in my 20's I accidentally swallowed some of the Nile. 🤢I spent many years lafter having moments curled up in pain from eating something that would set me off. It took me a change of diet and working with a Naturopath as well as an Acupuncturist (for pain) to correct my gut health. Chinese Medicine looks at diet, exercise and sometimes herbal therapy as well as acupuncture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some of you will have more serious issues and you should see your GP👩‍⚕️ rather than diagnose via Google. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In recognition of April being International IBS awareness month, give your gut the attention it deserves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Love ya guts.💙⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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P.s. My next post I'll be chatting about how Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture might be helpful. 😉

F~e~a~r~s. We all have them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

F~e~a~r~s. We all have them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sometimes they can stop us from experiencing something amazing in life, other times, it's just one of those things. For me, it's snakes 🐍They can stop me in my tracks and set my heart racing. 👀 I'm working on it, but don't think I'll be cuddling one any time soon. And where do fears stem from? Mine was seeing a Taipan curled up next to my dead cat, Oofey when I was about ten. 😢⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So needle fears. Perhaps too many injections as a kid or one particularly nasty jab has been etched in your memory? I totally get it. Fear of needles is the one thing stopping people from getting Acupuncture.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's a few things for you to think about. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📍Acupuncture needles are soooo small. Nowhere near as big as a hypodermic needles - they're designed to take stuff OUT.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📍 I like to call them pins or my healing sticks. Sounds so much nicer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📍 Yes you do lay on a table, but I'll only put as many pins in as you're comfortable with and I'll even stay in the room with you. Whilst you can't get up and wander around when the pins are in, you don't have to lay there as stiff as a corpse. That's no good for anybody's anxiety. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📍Will Acupuncture hurt? Typically you won't feel much, but perhaps one spot might be a little sensitive although that will only last a wee while.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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P.s. Acupuncture is NOT the same as Dry Needling. Very different techniques. DN is definitely more uncomfortable plus it only treats musculoseletal issues. Acupuncture..... so much more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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DM me if you want to chat about my healing sticks.

🐰 Becks and I wish you all a Hoppy Easter. Xo 💙

Commitment. 🚨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

Commitment. 🚨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The C word that scares many. Relationships are hard work and committing to them can be hard work, a bit scary, at times frustrating and not always seeing eye to eye. But, on the flip-side, committing can certainly pay off and life can be rosy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm no relationship expert, I'm talking about the relationship you have with your health. 😉 That's my jam. Helping you on your health journey. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The thing is though, you've got to want to commit to it to see results. I'm a small piece of your puzzle and while I wish I could wave a magic wand and fix you in one session, we all know that ain't possible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🔹️Will you commit to you healing journey? It's going to be an ongoing thing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🔹️Can you commit? It's probably small changes like food choices, some supplements/vitamins and exercise.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🔹️Why should you? There's so many reasons to. Being healthy is definitely a better option.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Commit to YOUR health journey.🧳🛣

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