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The 5 Elements of Wellness is a health approach based on Buddhism, Daoism, and Native American Spirituality from a Chinese & Allopathic Medicine perspective. The 5 Elements of Wellness podcast discusses each individual Element during the season of the year that it correlates with and engages with health and wellness professionals in that particular Element for deeper understanding, connection, reference, and resource.
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The Environment Element: The Interstitium Organ in Chinese Medicine
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The Interstitium organ is a recently discovered 'organ' of the human body. This organ is outlined by Licensed Bodyworker Tom Archer of Full Body Function and discussed with Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Crystal N. Cliff. Crystal makes Chinese Medicine correlations of the Cou Li space, the Jin/Ye, and the San Jiao areas, …
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Sinews, Wind, and Wood, Oh My! The Spring Season in Chinese Medicine
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In this episode, Tom Archer of Full Body Function, and Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner, Crystal N. Cliff, discuss the season of Spring according to the Five Elements system of Chinese Medicine. Discussion includes the Liver and Gall Bladder organs and the Wood element. Seasonal correlations of body tissues related to the Sp…
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Ep. 011 The Treatment Element: Chronic Pain (Part 1)
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In this multi-part episode, Functional Movement Specialist Rich O'Neill, Clinical Bodyworker Tom Archer, and Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine practitioner Crystal N. Cliff discuss chronic pain. Pain is defined according to each practitioners training and clinical practice experience. The mental aspect of chronic pain is examined from a Chi…
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Ep. 010 The Treatment Element: Functional Movement Longevity Model
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In this first of multiple episodes, Functional Movement Specialist, Rich O'Neill, of Elite Functional Performance joins us to discuss his Fitness Longevity Model for sustained functionality throughout our lifetime. The four pillars of movement: push, pull, twist, raising/lowering center of mass are discussed according to their functional patterns. …
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Ep. 009 The Treatment Element: The Water Element, Winter Season
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Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and owner of Harmony Acupuncture, Amanda Nolff, joins us to discuss the Winter season and the Chinese Medicine element of Water from the Daoist Classical Chinese Medicine perspective. Traditional Chinese Medicine is differentiated from Classical Chinese Medicine and Daoist concepts of Zhi (Will…
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Ep. 008 Words of Impeccability with Ashley Davis & Sharon Rymer
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Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Ashley Davis, returns to discuss his book entitled, 'A Life Through Letters', the post-humous words and wisdom of his father, Reverend Robert Gray Davis. Specific poignant letters are discussed and stories shared of the impact these letters have had in the lives of countless individuals around the world. Queen Cit…
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Ep. 007 Food Medicine: The Nourishment of Winter
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In this episode, Central Food Hub Food Broker, Cayla Crawford shares with us the local foods harvested during the Late Fall/Winter season. Each item is briefly discussed according to Chinese Medicine food energetics and their medicinal uses are noted. Cayla details compost pile creation and explains the beneficial bacteria and detritus necessary to…
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Ep. 006 The Self-Care/Cultivation Element: A Life Through Letters with Ashley Davis
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Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Ashley Davis, shares with us his spellbinding TEDx Charlotte talk "The Power of Written Communication in a Technological Age". As the first in a series on words of impeccability, Ashley also gives us a glimpse into his book 'A Life Through Letters' through which he shares with us the posthumous, eloquent, and impe…
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Ep. 005 The Self-Care/Cultivation Element: Radical Self-Acceptance & Daily Joy
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As a registered nurse serving in the Emergency and Cardiac Care units, Dawn Ireland was no stranger to high-stress, fast-paced, life and death decisions. In a need to reconnect to herself, Dawn found yoga, personal training, nutrition, and meditation. Now on a journey of sharing methods of positive self-talk and self-love, Dawn leaves behind the he…
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Ep. 004 The Self-Care/Cultivation Element: Daring Greatly for Compassionate Kindness
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In this episode, Certified Professional Coach and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Lillie Marshall speaks with us about Brené Brown's Daring Way, Rising Strong, and Braving concepts of Shame, Wholeheartedness, Guilt, Value, and Worth. We begin a two-part discussion on defining these terms, their origins of creation, and set the stage for continued…
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Ep. 003 The Self-Care/Cultivation Element: On Bends & Needles (Yoga + Acupuncture)
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Licensed Acupuncturist, Healer, and owner of Be Yoga, Wendy Swanson, joins us to discuss blending the Asian cultures of acupuncture and yoga. Wendy provides beautiful knowledge and wisdom into the internal connection of ourselves through the practice of yoga and the 8 Pillars of Yogic Tradition. Whether on the yoga mat or under the acupuncture need…
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Ep. 002 The Self-Care/Cultivation Element: Cultivating the Warrior and the Yogi
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German native and accomplished athlete Sibylle Klaus shares with us the self-care and self-cultivation modality of Budokon-a fusion of Yoga, Martial Arts, and Meditation. Interconnection of the 5 Elements of Wellness™ elements of Self-Care/Cultivation, Environment, and Spirit are explored in this lively discussion of the transformation of the physi…
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Ep. 001 The Self-Care Element: Dancing With Wellness
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Dancer/Choreographer Jack Kirven of Integre8t Wellness joins us to discuss his unique perspective on the body and how it moves. Now as a Wellness Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, Jack uses his many years of finely honed body awareness and his 8 pattern system to align, create power, and cultivate lifestyle changes in his clients. In this episo…
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