Dina:
Acupuncture was AMAZING. I highly, HIGHLY recommend it. My acupuncturist is a really fantastic woman, young, progressive…and immediately knew I was a level 13 in terms of stress. In addition, the acupuncturist said my liver qi was stagnant. Some of you may think acupuncture is garbage, but I did some research and here is what I found out:
“When the Liver energy is stuck, physically, we experience a feeling of distension in the chest, which the body attempts to relieve by sighing. Often there is discomfort just below the ribcage along the path of the Liver meridian. Hiccups may be due to the Liver Qi stagnating in the diaphragm. Because of the close relationship of the Liver and Gallbladder, neck and shoulder tension are common along the path of the Gallbladder meridian. Because a branch of the Liver meridian ascends to the top of the head, vertex headaches are common.
Emotionally, we feel irritable and depressed or have pronounced mood swings when the Liver Qi is stuck. The Liver channel also flows to the throat, so the feeling of a lump in the throat that is worse when stressed, called plum-pit qi in Chinese medicine, is attributed to Liver Qi stagnation.
Because the energy is predominant in the Liver meridian between 1 and 3 a.m. according to the Chinese medicine body clock, people with a Liver imbalance often will wake up habitually during this time and not be able to fall back asleep.
Because of the Liver's regulatory effect on the Qi of the Stomach and Spleen, digestive complaints are common. Acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and abdominal distention may be due to a Liver imbalance affecting the Stomach or Spleen.”
Some of this is dead on. I am sharing because I always go into situations a bit cynical…and always do my research afterwards. I also want you to know that since the session, I have slept through every night. No waking up at 3 am every morning…for the first time in 6+ years!!!
I agree with everything Kelly wrote in our last post. It has been a struggle to get back on track this week...but her response was exactly what I needed to reframe and refocus. I went shopping this week and really concentrated on veggies and fruits and whole grains. Did you know quinoa is a fantastic breakfast food?? I am stocking up on new recipes and will be sharing on my website. I am reprogramming for the new splits Coach Kel gave me…protein, protein, PROTEIN!!!
Emotionally, I can feel the “eff-its” creeping in because there has been no movement in the scale…which is nobody’s fault but my own. However, the “eff-its” exist nonetheless. Th “eff-its” are those sneaky thoughts which lurk behind the scenes ready to sabotage your day at any moment. You know EXACTLY what I am talking about…it’s cold and snowy and “eff-it”, I’ll work out tomorrow. Or that damn scale hasn’t moved, so “eff-it”, I give up! This is where my relationship with Kelly is key and your support system becomes more vital than ever. I don’t think I expressed to Kelly that I felt this way - but our relationship is such that I know she won’t let me give up. Knowing that, in and of itself, that helps me push the “eff-it’s” away…
TRX tomorrow. A few miles on the bike tomorrow night. My swim partner is away for 2 weeks but I am still going. And I am going to push myself harder than I usually do at the pool. Acupuncture again Wednesday and I am totally looking forward to it. Try something new this week…it may become a habit! :)
"Nothing to it but to Do it!"
Kelly:
“Do one thing everyday that scares you” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
‘nuf said.
Oh, except, Dina, thank you for the acknowledgement! Keep trying, it WILL come to you.
"If You Can Change Your Mind You CAN Change Your Body"
Kelly LaCasse
Fitsique Body & Mind
www.fitsiquebodyandmind.net
kellylacasse@verizon.net
Dina Wiroll
Feed Your Soul
www.feedyoursoulnow.com
dina@feedyoursoulnow.com
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