Why You Should Nap More

Woman napping on a couch

Helping patients figure out how to get the amount of sleep they need for optimal recovery means naps are often brought up and I often hear something along the lines of, “I don’t have the time to take a nap” or more simply “I don’t nap.”

The Functions of the Liver in Chinese Medicine

Shoulder being massaged

In TCM, the Liver is responsible for ensuring the smooth movement of Qi throughout the body and amongst the other organs, storing Blood, and houses the Ethereal Soul (which is responsible for inspiration, creativity, and a sense of direction in life).

Liver Cheese Stagnation

Woman meditating

Liver Qi stagnation, resulting from stress, could be the root cause of a lot of your symptoms.