Cycles Of Change
We have some lovely products available for sale, many of which are foraged and lovingly created by Kaye. She is making bespoke Christmas hampers agin this year, to collect from the clinic, so do e-mail her with requests. kayeangus.cyclesofchangeacupuncture@gmail.com
We will also be showcasing our unique Cycles of Change Christmas Tree again this year at the Trinity Church Christmas Tree festival in Barrow, on the weekend of 4th December. It's a magical event. We have called out tree Community Immunity!
It is always a slight shock to me, the transition into Autumn, even though I know it's coming! The whole of the Northern hemisphere starts to contract and cool down, calm down, prepare, clear, de-clutter, let go.
I watched with wonder as a hedgehog in our garden busied itself one day, coming out from under its wood pile, collecting mouthfuls of leaves, and scuttling back under to prepare its winter bed.
We are once again being invited to adapt, to change to match our natural environment. This adaptation, both physically and emotionally, supports our bodies and mind. There is internal space for flow and movement.
Change is a constant in life. Adapting to that change is the
challenge that we all face. The natural world continues to be our
greatest teacher, and I believe that when we walk with Mother Earth
with no fight, but with kindness and compassion, our lives have a sense
of ease and purpose. We all have times that are in opposition to this
flow, but we can expand and grow through these difficult times with some
support and self awareness. The ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) reminds us of our unique human position, being held
between Heavan and Earth.
The external world is loud and quite
unsettling globally, but we can choose to engage or not. Remaining
steady and detached does not mean that we do not care. It simply means
that we care deeply about our own mental and physical health. When we
are taking great care, then we have the energy and resources to serve
others. In this newsletter, I will talking about;
I am really excited to share this episode of East meds West with you. Creating this particular episode has been quite a journey. Stepping way out of the comfort of the clinic setting, interviewing someone in the world of advertising, and learning to edit the whole thing, has been really fascinating for me personally.
Luck, Fate and Destiny.
Our last pop-up event was the cafe, which was so popular! We are one of the many Barrow small businesses selling our wares on Sunday in the driveway. There will be a map available of all businesses, so you could make a nice walk around the village, and buy some local produce and gifts!
A new podcast from Dr. Carolyn Eddleston. East meds West explores the collision and collaboration of Eastern and Western cultures. Starting with medicine and wellbeing, but opening up to broader philosophies and ideas.
Replay of the webinar on "The Gut Microbiome" by Christina Georgallou and Carolyn Eddleston covering the importance of keeping our microbiome in balance and the things we can do to support it. Recorded 25th May 2021.
This is a microscopic ecosystem that lives in our digestive tract, and includes bacteria and yeasts. We have evolved with these microbes over thousands of years. There is a huge amount of evidence now to support the fact that a healthy gut biome actually influences our digestive function, immune system, cardiovascular health, and mental health (gut-brain axis)
It's been wonderful to see so many of you again in the clinic, and hear your stories.
We have arranged free online Probiotics presentation from OptiBac Probiotics. Tuesday May 25th 6-7pm