Read this article to view videos for Parts 1 & 2 of a 3 part discussion regarding the use of moxa, color lights and essential oils on one of the most important of all acupoints: Stomach 36. Chinese medicine teaches that everyone over 30 years old should do moxa therapy on Stomach 36, and that those over 40 should do it multiple times per week, to maintain health and help ensure longevity. Part 3 of this discussion will be presented in the upcoming live members class and the final live class before the summer break (July and August) scheduled for this Tuesday, 6/24/25. Find the entry link at the end of today’s Journal issue. I will demonstrate how to use both a moxa stick and moxa cones.

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I opened the class with a review of the blends discussed in the prerecorded class links sent a week ago: Heart Central (general heart-chi tonic blend); Yin/Yang Balance Systole/Diasole Blend (balancing the Yin/Yang dynamics of Heart-chi and thus useful for polarity balancing of the entire body and for emotional balancing); Chi and Blood Pulmonary Circulation Blend (helps strengthen the body’s rhythmic system; excellent blend to use before breathing exercises, Chi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, aerobic exercises or just going for a brisk walk).

Then I presented an in-depth discussion of the Heart-Chi/Kidney-Chi Shao Yin Blend (supports the relationship between the Fire and Water elements within the organism; a good blend to be part of any protocol designed to treat anxiety, fatigue, and lack of vitality).

I will finish my discussion of this set of blends in the next prerecorded class. The final blend is Fire/Earth – Heart/Stomach Relationship Blend (a good blend to use as part of a protocol for digestive weakness, tightness of the diaphragm, chest symptoms related to stomach issues including acid reflux, abdominal bloating and hiatal hernia).