Chinese Medicine & The Four Pillars of Health with Dr Mazin Al-Khafaji

This week we sit down with Dr Mazin Al-Khafaji, one of the world’s leading authorities in Chinese medicine, to explore the ancient principles behind this holistic system, and why it may hold the key to understanding modern illness. Dr Mazin explains how Chinese medicine views the body as an ecosystem - a network of interdependent systems that must stay in balance for health to thrive. He unpacks what a diagnosis looks like, why practitioners examine the tongue and pulse and how conditions like eczema, autoimmune disorders and hormonal imbalances are treated through a process of draining, harmonising and tonifying the body rather than simply suppressing symptoms. We also discuss the four pillars of health; nourishment, movement, rest and emotional stability - and why maintaining all four is essential for wellbeing. He shares practical insights on food as medicine, the importance of eating diverse colours and flavours to nourish the microbiome, how emotions directly affect the body and what modern medicine can learn from Eastern philosophy. Dr Mazin’s wisdom offers a bridge between ancient healing and modern science, reminding us that prevention, balance and understanding our body’s signals are the true foundations of health. *This episode is sponsored by Happy Mammoth - use the code RAISE at checkout to get 15% off your order: https://uk.happymammoth.com * This episode is sponsored by V14 - a premium longevity complex carefully formulated to support cellular health, energy metabolism, cognitive function, and healthy aging, with ingredients that work better together. Try V14 today and get 20% off both subscriptions and one-offs with the code RAISE at checkout. http://youthandearth.com/collections/v14?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=raise * This episode is sponsored by Exhale Coffee - organic, mycotoxin and mould free coffee. Get your free trial bag and free shipping at exhalecoffee.com/raise Thank you for listening! Follow or connect with We Are Raise here:https://www.instagram.com/weareraiseThanks to our sponsors of this season:Healf Bloods — comprehensive at-home blood testing that turns guesswork into a clear picture of your health. https://healf.com/WEARERAISEEpetōme — leading market synbiotic to properly care for your gut health. 30x more effective than a standard capsule And the only probiotic we take. Use code RAISE10 for 10% off at epetome.com/RaiseSweet Bee — beautiful organic wellness products for the whole family, including their cult-favourite Sweet Sleep Magnesium Butter. Use code RAISE for a discount sitewide at sweetbeeorganics.comJS Health - the Australian wellness brand, including our favourite scalp serum, creatine and metabolic supplement - use our code RAISE and this link for a discount https://bit.ly/jsraisePast sponsors we still swear by — codes included:Alba Health — at-home gut health testing that helps parents understand their child's microbiome. Code RAISE for 10% off at albahealth.com/RAISEGlycanAge — an advanced biological age test that reveals how your body is really ageing. glycanage.comBon Charge — science-backed wellness tools for better sleep, recovery and energy. Code RAISE for 15% off at uk.boncharge.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.