“Health issues are a beautiful thing if you can look at it in a way to help you accomplish something with yourself.” – Dr. Tamara Castelo

Have you ever considered using Traditional Chinese Medicine to heal your body?

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, and is different from western medicine because it treats patients based on individual physical and mental characteristics instead of treating the disease directly. To dive deeper into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we brought on specialist Dr. Tamara Castelo to share her years of experience working with patients.

In this episode of The Elevated Life podcast, we’re sharing “Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to Heal with Dr. Tamara Castelo” so you can learn how to live a healthier and happier life. If you’ve been considering taking a more  holistic approach to medicine, then don’t miss this episode!

Tune in to hear:

✨ What Traditional Chinese medicine is and its approach to healing

✨ How to recognize and recover from burnout

✨ Why Spring is the season of the liver

✨ The center of energy in the body, according to Chinese traditional medicine

Using Traditional Chinese Medicine to Heal with Dr. Tamara Castelo

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a dynamic approach to healthcare that has been refined over thousands of years. It focuses on the individual, taking into account their unique physical and mental characteristics, rather than just treating the disease or symptoms. This personalized approach to medicine can have a powerful impact on the healing journey, and many people have found TCM to be effective in addressing a wide range of health issues.

Spring is the Season of the Liver

Did you know that spring is the season of the liver? In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is connected with feelings of anger and frustration, which might explain why we’re feeling all those emotions during this time of year. If our liver isn’t healthy, those emotions can get stuck and lead to all sorts of imbalances in our body and mind. But fear not, there are ways to support our liver’s health, like doing activities that help us release our anger and frustration. So go ahead and scream into a pillow or hit a punching bag – your liver will thank you!

The Emotional Aspect of Healing

It’s not always going to be sunshine and rainbows – the process of reconnecting with oneself can be a real challenge, and it can hurt like hell. But guess what? It’s absolutely crucial for our overall well-being. The journey towards healing is all about finding and connecting with our true selves while being mindful of our thoughts and actions. Let me tell you – disconnection is NOT the way to go. If you’re going through trauma or abuse, don’t hesitate to seek help. And let’s not forget about taking care of our physical health, too. Eating well, getting enough sleep and rest, and being mindful of our emotions can help us start to reconnect with ourselves and heal from past trauma. 

Highlights from this episode:

[00:02:00] Dr. Tamara Castelo’s experience with health issues as a child that led her to study holistic medicine.

[00:05:20] The difference between Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine.

[00:15:12] Tips for healthy living.

[00:18:25] Dr. Tamara Castelo’s personal experiences with her own autoimmune diseases and the challenges faced by cancer patients during the pandemic.

[00:26:43] Crystals to start working with if you are new to them.

[00:31:46] Why Spring is the season of the liver and how to work with it.

[00:39:07] The Chinese belief about the kidneys and how you can keep them healthy throughout your life.

[00:42:20] Signs of burnout and how to properly recover.

[00:49:46] The importance of reaching out for help and not going through trauma alone.

[00:53:07] The more we understand ourselves, the more we can understand and have empathy for others.

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