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, meridian, and Source points with this 'new' organ. Engaging discussion linking ancient medicine and modern discovery.
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 Spring season are covered. Includes an engaging discussion regarding the spirit of the Liver, the Hun, responsible for dreaming, planning and decisiveness.
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 Chinese Medicine, functional movement and structural perspective. Opioid use is explored with a full episode on this addiction in an upcoming episode.