I understand how debilitating period pain can be, having struggled myself with cramps and breast tenderness for much of my cycle. When my symptoms first began, my grandmother’s advice was to take a small shot of brandy to “warm the stomach.” While it offered a little temporary relief, it was never a long-term solution.
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Cramps, mood swings, breast tenderness, and energy dips may be more than just an inconvenience — they can be your body’s way of signalling that something is out of balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), period pain is not viewed as something to simply endure or ignore, but as an important message from the body that deserves attention and care.

UNDERSTANDING QI AND BLOOD IN TCM
Qi - The invisible force
Think of Qi as your body’s electric current. It powers everything – digestion, movement, even thoughts. If Qi stops flowing? Pain shows up.
Blood - The physical foundation
Blood nourishes and cools the body. If it’s weak or stagnant, things don’t move right. You feel tired, cold, dizzy – and yes, cramps may appear.
Pain = Blockage – Why movement matters
In TCM, pain equals blockage. If Qi or Blood can’t move, you hurt. If you want relief, you need to get things flowing again.

COMMON TCM PATTERNS BEHIND MENSTRUAL PAIN
Liver Qi Stagnation – The PMS culprit
Symptoms: bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, irritability
This is by far the most common cause of menstrual discomfort. Stress is often the trigger.
Blood Stagnation – The sharp pain
You’ll know it by: stabbing pain, clots in menstrual blood, dark color
This pattern often develops after long-term Qi stagnation.
Qi and Blood deficiency – The tired period
Light flow, fatigue, dizziness, pale skin? That’s your body telling you it’s running on empty.
Cold in the Uterus – The Hidden Chill
Cramping that gets better with warmth, cold feet, and pale menstrual blood point to Cold in the Uterus – especially common in people who drink too many iced drinks!

WHY TCM VIEWS MENSTRUATION AS A HEALTH BAROMETER
In TCM, your period is more than just a monthly event — it’s a reflection of your whole-body balance.

• A regular, pain-free cycle = healthy Qi and Blood
• Clots, mood swings, and exhaustion = imbalance
  That’s why treatment in TCM is always holistic. Fix the root, not just the symptom.

SHIATSU AND ENERGY HEALING REBALANCES YOUR ENERGY
It’s about finding the flow in your body and restoring balance where it’s stuck. By targeting key meridians, shiatsu can reduce inflammation, ease tension, and help your body feel more in sync. 

Two points you absolutely need to know:

1. Tai Chong (LV3) – located on the top of your foot, between your big toe and second toe. This is a powerhouse point for easing tension, calming the mind, and supporting liver health. It’s amazing for stress, PMS, or any kind of stagnation in your body. Just a little stimulation here can help energy flow smoothly and reduce pain.
2. Sanyinjiao (SP6) – found on the inside of your leg, about four finger-widths above the inner ankle. This point is magical because it connects three important meridians: spleen, liver, and kidney. It’s a go-to for menstrual support, digestion, and even better sleep. 

DIET TIPS – EAT TO HEAL
Yes, food is medicine.

• Eat warm, cooked foods (especially during your period)
• Avoid icy drinks and raw salads
• Nourish Blood with dark leafy greens, beets, black sesame, dates, and bone broth

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MOVE YOUR QI – THE POWER OF MOVEMENT AND EMOTION
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver plays an important role in keeping Qi — the body’s vital energy — flowing smoothly. When this flow becomes restricted, it is known as Liver Qi Stagnation.

Emotions and physical health are closely connected in TCM. Stress, frustration, resentment, anxiety or long periods of emotional tension are believed to disrupt the natural movement of Liver Qi. When Qi becomes stagnant, it may contribute to symptoms such as irritability, mood swings, breast tenderness, digestive discomfort, headaches, and painful or irregular periods.

Rather than seeing emotions as separate from physical symptoms, TCM views them as part of the same picture. Supporting the smooth flow of Liver Qi may help restore a greater sense of emotional and physical balance.

Exercise like light walking, Tai Chi, or Qigong keeps your energy from getting stuck — physically and emotionally.

BONUS TCM FACTS ABOUT PERIOD PAIN

• Your period is a mirror of your health — the first thing TCM looks at for women
• Skip the ice cream during your cycle – Cold congeals Blood
• PMS = Liver Qi stuck – get your Qi flowing, self expression through creative arts helps
• Shiatsu is a wonderful stress reliever – it triggers your body’s own endorphins
• TCM treats the cause, not just the symptom – this is root-level healing
• Warmth heals – inside and out, physically and emotionally

CONCLUSION – WHAT IF PAIN ISN’T NORMAL AFTER ALL?
We’ve normalised menstrual pain so deeply that most women think suffering is just part of the package. But what if that’s not true? What if your body is speaking a language — and TCM is one of the few systems that still understands what your body is yearning for.

With the right diagnosis, lifestyle shifts and mindset, painful periods don’t have to be your story anymore. Your cycle is a natural rhythm — not a monthly punishment. It’s time to start listening to your body and giving it what it truly needs.

YOUR TREATMENT PROCESS FAQs
How long does it take to see results?
Some women feel relief in the first cycle, while others may need 2–3 months. TCM is not a quick fix — it’s deep, lasting healing.

What if I've tried everything and nothing helps?
It may be time to try a new approach. TCM views your body holistically — you may need to address digestion, stress, or emotional health alongside menstrual support.

If you would like to try Shiatsu and Energy Healing to help resolve your period pain and help release any unresolved emotional issues, I would love to hear from you. Please book your treatment or arrange a discovery call. 

In Chinese medicine, menopause is a natural life transition. It's caused by the gradual decline of Kidney Yin, the body's deep cooling, nourishing energy. Symptoms appear because Yin can no longer balance Yang.

The Kidney is seen as a system, not just the physical organ. It's considered the root of life, storing Jing (essence) the fundamental substance that governs growth, reproduction, and aging.

Understanding the role of the Kidneys

• Stores Jing (essence) - fuels growth, reproduction and vitality
• Governs bones, marrow and teeth
• Controls water metabolism, hydration, lubrication
• Supports reproductive hormones
• Balances Yin and Yang energies

Kidney Yin - Oestrogen

• Kidney Yin in Chinese Medicine represents cooling, nourishing, moistening and restorative energy.
• Oestrogen in western medicine, support reproductive function, bone density, skin and vaginal moisture, and cardiovascular health.

When Kidney Yin declines, oestrogen levels naturally drop - menopause symptoms appear.

Signs your Yin is low:

• Hot flashes and night sweats.
• Vaginal dryness and skin dryness.
• Insomnia and irritability.
• Joint aches, weak bones
• Mood swings and palpitations

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Our Emotions deplete our Kidney Yin
Emotional stress is one of the most significant causes of Kidney Yin Deficiency as a cause of menopausal syndrome, especially when the stress lasts for years before the start of the menopause. The Kidneys' functions can be greatly influenced by worry, anxiety and fear. The situation gets worse if you are working excessively without proper and sufficient rest. Also giving birth to children too close to each other also depletes Kidney Yin.

What’s happening:
You type, “Hey, how was your weekend?” Then delete it - too casual. You try, “Hope you had a great weekend!” but that feels over the top. “What’s up?” feels abrupt. Twenty minutes pass, and you’re still staring at a blank message.

Your friend sends a meme, and suddenly you’re dissecting your response like it’s an exam. Too many laughing emojis? Too few? Add context or just react? You draft three versions before sending one that doesn’t even sound like you.
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Plans get cancelled, and every reply feels loaded: “No worries” - dismissive. “That’s totally fine” - sarcastic. “Thanks for letting me know” - cold. Your drafts folder is a graveyard of overthinking.

Why your brain does this:
Texting tricks you into believing every word must be perfect. Unlike face-to-face conversation, where you respond naturally, the pause before sending awakens your inner critic. You start rehearsing instead of relating, like each text is a job interview.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this over-analysis connects to the Spleen and Stomach - the organs that govern thinking, processing, and digestion. When balanced, they help you digest not only food, but also experiences and thoughts. But when they’re overworked, the energy of the Spleen gets “stuck,” leading to worry, rumination, and mental fatigue. Just as your stomach feels heavy after too much food, your mind feels bogged down after chewing on the same message again and again.

Today’s Spiral Breaker: The 10-Second Rule
When you catch yourself in the draft–delete–redraft loop:

1. Type your first instinct.
2. Set a 10-second timer.
3. Ask: Does this say what I actually mean?
   • If yes, send it.
   • If no, make one quick edit — then send.
4. Remind yourself: “This is just a text, not a permanent record.”

Think of it as giving your Spleen and Stomach a break: stop over-chewing the words, let your thoughts flow, and trust that your natural voice is nourishing enough.
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Reality Check Exercise:
Remember the last time a friend sent you a message that felt awkward, overly formal, or imperfect. Did you dwell on it? Probably not - you cared more about the connection than the exact phrasing. The same is true for your friends. They want you, not your perfectly digested script.

​I hope this article helps you, overthinking is something I have struggled with for years, trying to be perfect, it ungrounds us because we are in our heads. Shiatsu is a wonderful treatment for rebalancing the mind and body and to help you ground yourself. Book a session with me if you're feeling overwhelmed or tired.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous physiological functions within the body. It is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, contributing to processes such as energy production, muscle and nerve function, protein synthesis, and bone health especially important as we get older. If we are Magnesium deficient it can cause osteoporosis or break down of the bones.

Magnesium also plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels (blood glucose regulation to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes), blood pressure, and the synthesis of DNA, RNA and antioxidants.

There are several types of magnesium supplements available, each with its own unique properties and benefits.

• Magnesium citrate is one of the most common forms and is known for its high bioavailability, making it easily absorbed by the body. It is also helpful for constipation. This is the supplement I personally take daily.
• Magnesium oxide is another popular form, although it has lower bioavailability compared to magnesium citrate. 
• Magnesium glycinate is often recommended for individuals with digestive issues, as it is less likely to cause gastrointestinal discomfort especially for those with a sensitive gut. Helps with relaxation, muscle cramps and improves sleep.
• Other forms include magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), magnesium chloride, and magnesium threonate, each offering distinct advantages depending on individual needs.

We should get our magnesium intake by eating green leafy vegetables daily but due to intense, mismanaged farming, soil nutrients are declining. Nitrogen stores have decreased by 42 percent, phosphorus by 27 percent, and sulfur by 33 percent. To grow optimally, plants require these nutrients for photosynthesis, enzymes, protein synthesis and more.

• The magnesium content of vegetables and wheat has declined by up to 25 percent. (read article)
• Trace minerals in vegetable crops, including manganese, zinc, copper, and nickel, have decreased over the last several decades, while toxic minerals like aluminum, lead, and cadmium have increased. (read article)

In summary, ensuring an adequate intake of magnesium is essential for overall health and well-being. Incorporating magnesium-rich foods into the diet or supplementing with various forms of magnesium can help support optimal bodily functions and promote better health outcomes.

​Damp is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine when the fluids of the body aren’t being transformed correctly, leading to a buildup that can settle in and make itself at home in almost any area of the body. This, in turn, can lead to a wide array of mental and physical issues. 

All about the Spleen
It’s the function of the Spleen Ki (energy) to transform fluids. So failure of the Spleen Ki to transform fluids can result in the accumulation of dampness.

A few things that can have a negative effect on the spleen are lack of exercise, worrying and overthinking, poor diet, aging, irregular eating and drinking, eating too many sweets and refined sugars, too much fatty and fried foods, eating too much cold and raw foods. 

Overeating and eating too many hard-to-digest foods in particular can also cause food stagnation and this will damage the spleen further.

Living in a damp environment can also add to the dampness in our bodies.

Signs of Dampness
Here are some signs that you may have too much dampness:

• weight gain
• foggy head
• loose stools
• bloating
• swelling in the body
• frequent yeast infections or excessive vaginal discharge
• feeling of heaviness in the body
• nasal congestion
• cough with phlegm
• nausea
• dizziness when you stand up
• thick greasy tongue coating
• Teeth marks on the edges of the tongue: spleen deficiency and sluggish digestion

Eliminating Dampness
How to get rid of excess dampness in the body:

• eat warm cooked foods
• avoid raw and cold foods
• move your body daily and get moderate exercise
• limit dairy intake
• have plenty of soups, stews and broths in your diet
• avoid refined sugars
• limit greasy deep fried foods
• add ginger to your tea’s and foods (ginger helps to dry dampness)
• Limit alcohol
• chew your food well
• avoid mental stimulation while eating (reading, studying) – instead try to relax while eating meals
• don’t drink cold liquids with meals
• don’t get overly full when eating

So there we have it! A better understanding of what causes dampness and the signs, and ways to eliminate it from your body.  For a proper diagnosis of your symptoms you may be experiencing, book in for a Shiatsu massage. Receiving Shiatsu is a great way to rebalance your spleen energy by helping you ground, relax and calm the mind.

Winter’s short days and chilly temperatures can leave us feeling drained and uninspired. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season is associated with the water element and the kidneys, which are considered the root of your body's vitality. By nourishing your kidney energy, you can maintain balance, build resilience, and embrace the slower rhythms of winter.

The Kidney’s Role in Chinese Medicine
According to TCM, the kidneys are the source of your essence (or Jing), which fuels your body’s energy reserves. During winter, when nature rests and replenishes, it’s essential to conserve and build your energy. Signs of depleted kidney energy might include fatigue, lower back pain, or feeling overly cold. Strengthening this energy not only supports you through winter but also helps with long-term health.

1. Embrace Rest and Reflection
Winter is a time for slowing down. Like nature, our bodies benefit from conserving energy. Prioritise restorative sleep, limit overstimulation, and allow yourself moments of stillness. Consider incorporating mindful practices like meditation or journaling to connect with the season’s reflective energy. Also practising Tai Chi Qigong helps to build and cultivate kidney energy.

2. Nourish with Warming Foods
In TCM, food is medicine. During winter, focus on warm, cooked meals to strengthen your kidneys and support digestion. Think hearty soups, stews, and root vegetables. Include foods known to boost kidney energy, such as black beans, walnuts, sesame seeds, and warming spices like ginger and cinnamon.

3. Stay Warm and Protected
The kidneys are particularly vulnerable to cold, so keeping your lower back warm is crucial. Layer up with clothing and consider using a hot water bottle on cold nights. Avoid icy drinks and foods, which can strain your body’s warmth and energy.

4. Try Herbal and Lifestyle Support
Herbs like goji berries and ginseng are often used in TCM to nourish kidney energy, but always consult with a qualified practitioner to find what works for you. Incorporating practices like Tai Chi Qigong or gentle yoga can help strengthen your internal energy and keep it flowing harmoniously.

5. Hydrate Wisely
Even in winter, your body needs hydration. However, drink warm or room-temperature water instead of cold, which can deplete your energy reserves. Adding a slice of ginger or lemon can provide an extra boost.

Conclusion
Winter invites us to slow down, restore, and prepare for the energetic growth of spring. By tuning into the wisdom of Chinese Medicine and caring for your kidney energy, you can stay energised, grounded, and ready to thrive. Listen to your body, honour its needs, and allow this season to be a time of rest and renewal.

Have a shiatsu treatment!
Of course I had to suggest Shiatsu, it is the ultimate way to get your Qi back in shape and flowing well.
Book in with Sarah for a restorative and relaxing Shiatsu treatment to calm your nervous system and replenish your batteries, your kidneys will love it.

How do you nurture your energy in winter? Share your favourite tips or experiences in the comments below.

Do you have Endometriosis and you’re looking for a natural solution to manage it?
Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, bringing with it chronic pain, fatigue and emotional challenges. While Western medicine often focuses on managing symptoms through medications or surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic perspective, aiming to restore balance and promote long-term wellness.

If you're living with endometriosis, this ancient system of healing could provide the inspiration and tools you need to care for yourself in a deeply nourishing way.

The Chinese Medicine View of Endometriosis
In TCM, endometriosis is often associated with stagnation of Qi (energy) and blood. When the flow of energy and blood stagnates, it can lead to pain, inflammation and the formation of masses or lesions, as seen in endometriosis. This stagnation may come from various imbalances, such as:

• Cold invading the uterus: Often linked to lifestyle factors like exposure to cold or poor circulation.
• Liver Qi stagnation: Stress or emotional strain can disrupt the liver’s role in regulating Qi flow.
• Spleen Qi deficiency: Weak digestion may lead to dampness, which contributes to stagnation.

Rather than treating just the symptoms, Shiatsu and TCM aims to uncover and address the root cause of these imbalances, supporting your body’s natural healing abilities.

Holistic Self-Care Tips
Here are some practical, everyday steps you can take to support your health and manage endometriosis:-

1. Nourish Your Body with Warm, Healing Foods
Cold foods and beverages can exacerbate stagnation, so focus on warm, easily digestible meals like soups, stews, and cooked vegetables. Incorporate these foods into your diet:

• Ginger and cinnamon: Promote warmth and circulation.
• Dark leafy greens: Help build blood and support liver health.
• Turmeric: A natural anti-inflammatory to reduce pain.
• Goji berries and red dates: Tonify the blood and boost energy.

Avoid excessive raw, cold or processed foods and sugar as these may worsen Qi and blood stagnation. Avoid alcohol as this is causes dampness in the body.

Blood Sugar Levels, Hormones and Insulin Resistance
If you have high blood sugar levels, this can cause an inflammatory response in the body. We know that endometriosis is an inflammatory disease which is driven by inflammatory chemicals such as PGE22, and so having chronically elevated blood sugar levels may potentially provide further fuel for endo growth. This is such a big subject to talk about here so to learn more about metabolic health and how high blood sugar can affect your symptoms, click on the link below..
endometriosisnews.com/2018/07/05/endometriosis-imbalance-blood-sugar/

2. Move Gently but Consistently
Physical activity helps keep energy and blood flowing smoothly. Practices like yoga, tai chi qigong are especially beneficial as they combine gentle movement with breathwork to release tension and promote circulation. Even a daily walk can make a difference in reducing pain and stiffness.

3. Support Emotional Balance
Stress is a major contributor to liver Qi stagnation, which can intensify endometriosis symptoms. Mind-body practices such as meditation, journaling or receiving shiatsu can help calm the mind and restore emotional harmony.

Consider taking five minutes each day to practice deep belly breathing: inhale for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale for six. This simple exercise can help regulate your nervous system and ease tension.

4. Prioritise Rest and Sleep
The body repairs itself during rest, making quality sleep an important part of healing. Create a calming evening routine, make sure it's cosy and restful, dim the lights, avoid screens and sip on a soothing herbal tea like chamomile or lavender.

The Role of Shiatsu
Shiatsu can help with managing endometriosis by targeting specific meridian points, it can:

• Relieve pain by reducing inflammation and releasing endorphins.
• Improve circulation and reduce stagnation.
• Balance hormones to support reproductive health.

Finding Balance in a Modern World
Healing from endometriosis is not just about treating the physical body, it’s about embracing a lifestyle that supports your overall well-being. By incorporating these principles into your daily routine, you can create a foundation of balance, resilience and self-care.

Remember, every small step you take - whether it’s sipping a warm tea, taking a mindful walk, or scheduling your shiatsu session, brings you closer to feeling whole and empowered in your journey.

Your health is your greatest treasure. Treat it with love, care and patience.

Have Questions? Let’s Connect
If you’re curious about how Chinese medicine could support you, contact Sarah or drop your questions in the comments below. Together, we can explore a path to healing that honours your unique journey.

Sarah is passionate about helping  women regain control over their lives and experience reduced pain and discomfort. If you are struggling or in pain, book your Shiatsu session with Sarah today.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spleen governs the thought. 

A deficient Spleen will change the healthy process of “thinking” into the unhealthy “overthinking” or “overanaylsing”. Overthinking drains our energy and makes us unhappy. It keeps us stuck in a loop, which prevents us from finding any proper solution.

In Chinese Medicine, the Five Elements Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water each correspond to specific organs, emotions, flavours, seasons creating a holistic understanding of health. 

The Earth element corresponds to the Spleen, late summer, and the sweet flavour, governing worry. Worry can be viewed as a different form of “overthinking”: with fear rather than confusion.

The sweet flavour corresponds to the Earth element, governing stomach and spleen. These organs are all about feeling centered, grounded and nurtured. When out of balance, we feel jittery, in our heads, constantly craving food (sugary foods or carbs) or needing things out of our reach to feel satisfied, comforted and fulfilled.

If you have deficiency in the Spleen system, you may get:

• bloated
• tired
• weak limbs
• lower appetite
• sagging flesh
• prolapse
• slow digestion
• sugar cravings

Some tips to help your Spleen Qi.

Rest your brain
Concentrating, problem solving and worrying take a lot of energy. Just like an endurance athlete might become exhausted from training without enough rest, you can become exhausted when you concentrate or think continuously without a break.

Make sure that you take a 10 minute brain break for every hour of brain work, e.g. working on the computer, studying, reading information that requires concentration, working out solutions to problems etc. Any thing that allows your brain to switch off will help, like going for a short walk, putting a load of laundry on, tending to a plant, getting in the garden, or just staring out of the window for a while. 

​Learning meditation or breathing techniques can bring yourself back into the present moment, calm the mind and let go of the past as we cannot change what has gone before.

Diet tips

• Raw and cold foods are hard for your spleen system. 
• Eat less raw and cold foods like ice cream, yogurt, bananas, cold drinks
• Reduce damp and mucus producing foods such as dairy
• Eat warming foods such as soups, stews, baked foods
• Eat regular meals at regular times
• Avoid eating large meals after 6pm
• Do gentle workouts to strengthen your limbs and muscles - but not overexert yourself.

If you experience any of these symptoms above, I can help you get back into balance with a nurturing Shiatsu treatment to help you feel relaxed and grounded.

Contact Sarah to book your session

Happy New Year! I hope you've had a good break this Christmas time and you feel you have rested and rejuvenated and raring to go this year.... or not? 

As you ease into the New Year you may be thinking about taking better care of you, ways of reducing stress and anxiety or pain in the body or a wish to improve energy levels and better sleep.​
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Struggling to get going after Christmas?
Christmas is a time where there is so much pressure on us to be perfect and for some of us it’s always a relief when it’s over. We feel pressure to buy the perfect Christmas tree and decorate it perfectly, find the perfect presents, cook the perfect meal etc… then on the day it gives us pleasure to see others enjoying themselves but you’re too exhausted and stressed to enjoy the day yourself. Are you the one who is running around doing all of this? Maybe it’s time to allow yourself some slack and not worry about getting it right to please others.

Many of my clients that come to me for Shiatsu find it hard to completely relax because they’re holding tension in the body either due to taking on too much responsibility, fear of letting go, holding it all together, holding on to the past, fear of failure, striving to be perfect and doing more and more instead of saying I am enough. These can be patterns learnt in childhood, a need to please a parent for example to get validation or praise.

If you’re feeling any of the above symptoms of stress or anxiety, pain or overwhelm, book in for a Shiatsu massage to help ease you back into the New Year and give your body and mind time to relax and unburden yourself of these pressures in a safe and supported space.

In the Five Element cycle the Earth phase is Late Summer, it represents support, holding, nurturing, nourishment, receiving and abundance. It gives us the ability to nurture ourselves and others. The Earth element comprises the Stomach and Spleen meridians and share the role of digestion. Just as the stomach accepts food and drink on a physical level, the same process is reflected on a mental and emotional level. The stomach also helps us decide what is good for us to consume and discerns what should be digested and what should be rejected.

Symptoms such as a dry mouth, stress and tension in the jaw muscles causing clenching and teeth grinding at night, bleeding gums, bad breath, indigestion can be due to a stomach imbalance. Other symptoms can be nausea, vomiting, headaches, hiccups and excessive burping caused by rebellious Qi or Qi flowing upwards. Healthy Stomach Qi needs to flow downwards but sometimes Stomach Qi can become rebellious when it starts to flow in the opposite direction and rejects the nourishment it needs.

Trust enough to receive…
On an emotional level, when we lack trust in the earth or in our ability to be nurtured, it can cause anxiety and worry. Due to this lack of trust it becomes difficult for us to receive and as a result we try to exert control or take care of everything on our own. It can affect those who didn't receive the nurturing they needed during childhood. The rejection of food or nurturing can also lead to eating disorders such as anorexia.

Try to reduce worry
The emotion of worry is associated with the Earth element, it tends to knot the Qi in the stomach. When we worry about things in the future, it changes your body chemistry. When you worry, your body sees you worrying and thinks this is the mode you're most comfortable in. The body co-operates with your thoughts so for example if you're worried or thinking about about a disease, that disease will come see you. If you worry about the worst things that might happen in the future, they're the things that often happen.

Try to reframe into positive affirmations by trusting that all is well and will work out in the best positive way works best for your body, health and wellbeing.

Helping your Stomach Qi

1. Eat small meals more often rather than big meals in big intervals.
2. Do not overeat, but don’t stay hungry either. Sometimes if you feel hungry you may be thirsty instead so drink some water.
3. Chew your food slowly to help the Stomach break down the food easier. Only focus on your meals so your focus is just on digestion and not watching the telly.
4. Connect to the earth by grounding. Feel your feet on the ground and breathe up the earth Qi into your body up through your legs into your lower belly. Then breathe out from your stomach, down your legs back into the earth. Again it's about trusting the earth to support and nurture you.

If you’re struggling with digestive issues or any of the symptoms above, Shiatsu is a wonderful treatment to receive and feel nurtured, supported and cared for to bring back balance in the Stomach and Spleen energies.

Book in with Sarah and get your digestion back into balance