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The Antidote to Sadness: Understanding Grief in Five Element Acupuncture, Part II

Understanding Grief in Five Element Acupuncture Part I of this article explained how the ancient Chinese view of grief in Five Element acupuncture is different from the way grief is viewed in modern-day society. It discussed why that alternative view can help us better navigate the process of grief, and how we can create a vocabulary of grieving. Part II

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Why Do We Grieve? Understanding Grief in Five Element Acupuncture, Part I

Grief in Five Element Acupuncture Grief in Five Element Acupuncture is viewed as a natural emotional response to the loss that comes with life transitions. Grief carries a heavy emotional charge, especially in mainstream Western culture. The unbinding and dissolving of ties – whether in relationship, community, work, or even our own bodies – can be painful. Yet modern society

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Five Element Acupuncture and Depression: Treating the Root

Five Element Acupuncture and Depression: a Paradigm Shift Five Element acupuncture is rooted in holistic, ecological understanding of human emotions and emotional distress. Radically different from Western biomedicine, the paradigm of Five Element theory opens up new perspectives on healing from depression. We see choices that we couldn’t see before, and can embrace new options in treatment and lifestyle. Changing

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