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Hip Pain in Midlife? Restore Flow Through the Liver and HipsQi Gong, Acupressure and Food Medicine for Stiffness and MenopauseHip pain is not always just about the joint. Sometimes it is the body quietly asking for movement, circulation, and support from the inside out.In this energy update, Jo responds to a listener navigating ongoing hip pain, menopause changes, and the frustration of stiffness that does not seem to shift. Drawing on both modern understanding and Chinese Medicine, she explains how hormonal changes, fascia, and the Liver system all play a role in how freely the body moves.You will learn:• Why hip pain during menopause is often linked to Liver function and circulation• How hormonal changes affect tendons, fascia, and joint health• Why fascia only releases when the nervous system feels safe• How to use Liver 3 acupressure to restore flow through the hips and legs• How Spleen 6 supports circulation in the pelvis and lower body• Why rhubarb and sour foods gently stimulate Liver energy• A simple Qi Gong movement to open the kua and release hip tension• When to seek support from your GP or physiotherapistThis episode is especially supportive for women over 45 experiencing stiffness, hip pain, or reduced mobility. These practices are gentle, nourishing, and designed to bring the body back into ease and flow.Your hips are not failing you. They are responding to how energy is moving through your body. When that flow returns, movement begins to feel lighter again.

Caring for someone you love can hold so much devotion, and at the same time, so much quiet exhaustion. When your own body is already under pressure, the weight can feel overwhelming.In this episode, Jo responds to a deeply moving listener question from someone navigating chronic pain, nervous system sensitivity, and full time caregiving for a parent with complex health needs.Drawing on Chinese Medicine, she shares how burnout is not a failure, but a sign that the body’s energy has been giving for too long without enough replenishment.You will learn:• Why long term caregiving can deplete Liver flow and Kidney reserves• How tension, pain, and fatigue reflect energy that has become stuck or drained• How to use Gall Bladder 34 acupressure to soften tendons and restore movement• Why consistency matters more than intensity in healing practices• How bone broth supports nerves, joints, and deep energy reserves• Why warm, simple foods are essential when the body is under stress• How gentle arm swinging Qi Gong helps circulation, calm, and nervous system reset• When to seek support from your GP for changing or worsening symptomsThis episode is especially supportive for carers who feel physically depleted, emotionally stretched, or quietly overwhelmed. These practices are simple, steady, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.You are not meant to carry everything alone. With small daily support, the body can begin to soften, restore, and feel held again.

If you’ve been struggling with allergies, high histamine, elevated eosinophils, or chronic asthma, you may be wondering if there is anything gentle and natural you can do to support your lungs.In this episode, Jo responds to a listener asking how to strengthen the lungs and calm reactivity. Drawing on the Chinese Medicine understanding of the Metal element, immunity, and breath, she explores how asthma and allergies are often signs of a system that feels guarded and on high alert.You will learn:• Why allergies and asthma are linked to the Lung and Large Intestine partnership• How grief, stress, and midlife changes can subtly tighten the breath• How to use Lung 1 acupressure to soften the chest and help breath descend• Why warm water on waking supports both immunity and digestion• How simple miso with wakame nourishes Lung and gut together• How the Wise Owl Turns Head movement from the 8 Brocades releases upper back tension and builds resilience• When to work alongside your GP for chronic asthma and persistent symptomsThis episode is especially supportive for women over 45 navigating hormonal shifts, dryness, or increased allergic sensitivity. These practices are designed to complement medical care, helping the body feel safe, steady, and supported.Your lungs are not weak. They are sensitive. And sensitivity, when supported gently and consistently, becomes strength.

If you’ve been struggling with allergies, high histamine, elevated eosinophils, or chronic asthma, you may be wondering if there is anything gentle and natural you can do to support your lungs.In this episode, Jo responds to a listener asking how to strengthen the lungs and calm reactivity. Drawing on the Chinese Medicine understanding of the Metal element, immunity, and breath, she explores how asthma and allergies are often signs of a system that feels guarded and on high alert.You will learn:• Why allergies and asthma are linked to the Lung and Large Intestine partnership• How grief, stress, and midlife changes can subtly tighten the breath• How to use Lung 1 acupressure to soften the chest and help breath descend• Why warm water on waking supports both immunity and digestion• How simple miso with wakame nourishes Lung and gut together• How the Wise Owl Turns Head movement from the 8 Brocades releases upper back tension and builds resilience• When to work alongside your GP for chronic asthma and persistent symptomsThis episode is especially supportive for women over 45 navigating hormonal shifts, dryness, or increased allergic sensitivity. These practices are designed to complement medical care, helping the body feel safe, steady, and supported.Your lungs are not weak. They are sensitive. And sensitivity, when supported gently and consistently, becomes strength.

If you’ve had shingles and the rash has healed but the pain hasn’t, you are not imagining it. Lingering shingles pain is common and deeply exhausting, often felt as burning, electric, or wrap around discomfort across the ribs, waist, or back.In this episode, Jo explores why shingles pain can persist long after the virus has settled, and how this ongoing discomfort is often linked to a nervous system that remains on high alert. Drawing on Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong, acupressure, and food medicine, Jo shares gentle, practical ways to support the body’s natural healing process without force or overwhelm.You will learn• Why shingles pain often follows a wrap around or band like pattern• How midlife and menopause can affect nerve recovery• How to use gentle acupressure on Gall Bladder 34 to calm lingering nerve pain• Simple food medicine to cool and soothe burning sensations from the inside• Gentle Qi Gong movement to help the nervous system stand down• What to expect as healing happens gradually, not overnightThis episode is for anyone living with post shingles pain, nerve sensitivity, or lingering discomfort, especially in midlife. These practices are designed to work alongside medical care, offering calm, consistency, and reassurance.Your body has not failed. With patience and gentle daily support, it can continue to heal.

If you are struggling with arthritis in your feet or knees, a torn meniscus, tight calves or weight that will not shift, this episode will bring you hope and practical support. In Chinese Medicine your symptoms are not separate. They are deeply connected through the Five Elements where the Kidney and Liver energetic systems work together to keep your joints strong, your tendons supple and your weight balanced.In this warm and empowering episode you will learn • why knee pain relates to Kidney energy • why ligaments, tendons and weight issues belong to the Liver system • how blocked Qi creates inflammation and joint pain • how to free stuck Liver Qi to ease arthritis and stiffness • a simple seated Qi Gong practice including Eagle Spreads Feathers • how to detox gently with liver loving foods, teas and habits • why eating before 7pm helps weight loss over 45 • how Qi Gong, acupressure and food medicine reduce pain • how to rebuild strength and mobility at any agePain is the body calling for flow. When you move your Qi you move your blood and when you move your blood your pain melts. Join me for a beautiful deep dive into healing through the Five Elements and discover how gentle movement brings powerful change.To join daily live Qi Gong classes visit https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/To learn about our Intermittent Fasting and Hormone Health programme visithttps://joannefaulkner.ie/product/chi-flow-with-jo-intermittent-fasting-2-month-offer/You are extraordinary and your healing is possible.

If you are struggling with arthritis in your feet or knees, a torn meniscus, tight calves or weight that will not shift, this episode will bring you hope and practical support. In Chinese Medicine your symptoms are not separate. They are deeply connected through the Five Elements where the Kidney and Liver energetic systems work together to keep your joints strong, your tendons supple and your weight balanced.In this warm and empowering episode you will learn • why knee pain relates to Kidney energy • why ligaments, tendons and weight issues belong to the Liver system • how blocked Qi creates inflammation and joint pain • how to free stuck Liver Qi to ease arthritis and stiffness • a simple seated Qi Gong practice including Eagle Spreads Feathers • how to detox gently with liver loving foods, teas and habits • why eating before 7pm helps weight loss over 45 • how Qi Gong, acupressure and food medicine reduce pain • how to rebuild strength and mobility at any agePain is the body calling for flow. When you move your Qi you move your blood and when you move your blood your pain melts. Join me for a beautiful deep dive into healing through the Five Elements and discover how gentle movement brings powerful change.To join daily live Qi Gong classes visit https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/To learn about our Intermittent Fasting and Hormone Health programme visithttps://joannefaulkner.ie/product/chi-flow-with-jo-intermittent-fasting-2-month-offer/You are extraordinary and your healing is possible.

Rediscover balance and release weight naturally with Chinese Medicine—gentle fasting, acupressure Liver 13, healing food and Qi Gong for women 45 plus.JOIN US FOR A FREE ONLINE QIGONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

Rediscover balance and release weight naturally with Chinese Medicine—gentle fasting, acupressure Liver 13, healing food and Qi Gong for women 45 plus.JOIN US FOR A FREE ONLINE QIGONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

If your shoulder feels stiff, painful, or just won’t move the way it used to, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything with Chi Flow with Jo, Joanne Faulkner shares how to gently ease frozen shoulder and restore pain-free movement using Qi Gong, acupressure, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy.You’ll learn:🌿 Why daily Qi Gong is like compound interest for your joints — calming your nervous system, nourishing fascia and tendons, and teaching your body to move without bracing.💆‍♀️ Two acupressure points to open the “shoulder gates” (LI14 and LI15) to release tension, improve circulation, and melt stiffness.🥣 TCM food medicine for healthy, flexible shoulders — including warming ingredients to move stagnation and a delicious Shoulder-Soother Broth recipe to nourish Liver and Kidney energy.💨 A gentle Tendon Nei Gong mini-set you can do seated or standing to breathe life back into your shoulders, clear stagnation, and invite warmth, flow, and freedom of movement.Jo reminds us that healing frozen shoulder is not about forcing change but inviting it through kindness and consistency. Each small daily practice helps your body trust movement again.💫 Join the Chi Flow with Jo FREE ONLINE Qi Gong class, post-class Q&A with Jo, and the supportive energy of a group that truly cares.👉https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

If your shoulder feels stiff, painful, or just won’t move the way it used to, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything with Chi Flow with Jo, Joanne Faulkner shares how to gently ease frozen shoulder and restore pain-free movement using Qi Gong, acupressure, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy.You’ll learn:🌿 Why daily Qi Gong is like compound interest for your joints — calming your nervous system, nourishing fascia and tendons, and teaching your body to move without bracing.💆‍♀️ Two acupressure points to open the “shoulder gates” (LI14 and LI15) to release tension, improve circulation, and melt stiffness.🥣 TCM food medicine for healthy, flexible shoulders — including warming ingredients to move stagnation and a delicious Shoulder-Soother Broth recipe to nourish Liver and Kidney energy.💨 A gentle Tendon Nei Gong mini-set you can do seated or standing to breathe life back into your shoulders, clear stagnation, and invite warmth, flow, and freedom of movement.Jo reminds us that healing frozen shoulder is not about forcing change but inviting it through kindness and consistency. Each small daily practice helps your body trust movement again.💫 Join the Chi Flow with Jo FREE ONLINE Qi Gong class, post-class Q&A with Jo, and the supportive energy of a group that truly cares.👉https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

Have you ever noticed a lingering salty taste in your mouth and wondered what it means? In this episode, we explore this often-overlooked symptom through the lens of Chinese medicine. For women over 40, a salty taste can signal deeper imbalances—ranging from kidney health and yin depletion to the body’s way of flagging stress or hormonal shifts. Join us as we unpack the traditional wisdom behind this curious sensation, why it shows up more often at midlife, and how gentle lifestyle, diet, and self-care practices can help restore harmony. If you’ve been curious about how ancient insights can illuminate modern health, this episode is for you.JOIN US FOR A FREE QI GONG CLASS ONLINE: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

🌿 New Ask Me Anything Podcast Episode: How to Reduce Uterine Fibroids Naturally – A Chinese Medicine Perspective Uterine fibroids affect many women, often bringing discomfort, heavy periods, and abdominal pain.Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these growths are seen as a result of stagnation in Qi (energy), blood, or dampness.In this episode, I share natural ways to ease fibroid symptoms using Qi Gong, food medicine, acupressure, and womb connection—approaches that support the whole woman, not just the condition.TRY A FREE QI GONG CLASS WITH US ONLINE: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

How TCM Understands Cholesterol and Cardiovascular ImbalanceIn TCM, we don’t use terms like “cholesterol.” Instead, we look at patterns of disharmony. High cholesterol is often linked to:- Dampness and Phlegm accumulation- Spleen deficiency (which impairs digestion and fluid transformation)- Liver Qi stagnation- Blood stasisWhen the Spleen is weakened by rich food, overthinking, or stress, it fails to properly transform fluids, leading to the production of damp-phlegm. Phlegm is thickened mucus that can build up in the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it can solidify into “accumulations”, denser masses of cells or fluids, including cysts and tumors, whether benign or malignant. This phlegm obstructs the flow of Qi and Blood, creating conditions that TCM equates with atherosclerosis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. And remember, in Chinese Medicine, the Heart is the Emperor. All organs are in service to it. So when phlegm or stagnation blocks the flow of Qi and Blood, the Heart suffers most.JOIN US FOR A FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day

How TCM Understands Cholesterol and Cardiovascular ImbalanceIn TCM, we don’t use terms like “cholesterol.” Instead, we look at patterns of disharmony. High cholesterol is often linked to:Dampness and Phlegm accumulationSpleen deficiency (which impairs digestion and fluid transformation)Liver Qi stagnationBlood stasisWhen the Spleen is weakened by rich food, overthinking, or stress, it fails to properly transform fluids, leading to the production of damp-phlegm. Phlegm is thickened mucus that can build up in the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it can solidify into “accumulations”, denser masses of cells or fluids, including cysts and tumors, whether benign or malignant.This phlegm obstructs the flow of Qi and Blood, creating conditions that TCM equates with atherosclerosis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.And remember, in Chinese Medicine, the Heart is the Emperor. All organs are in service to it. So when phlegm or stagnation blocks the flow of Qi and Blood, the Heart suffers most.JOIN US FOR A FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day

From sneezing fits to food sensitivities and itchy skin, allergies can feel like an invisible assault on your body. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these reactions aren’t random—they’re signs of imbalance, especially within a vital but lesser-known energy system: the Triple Burner (San Jiao).This July in Chi Flow with Jo, we’re focusing on core strength, immunity, and emotional resilience—the same foundational systems affected by the Triple Burner. Let’s dive into how understanding and harmonizing this energy pathway can help you feel clear, strong, and allergy-free.JOIN US FOR A FREE QI GONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

Understanding Tremors in Chinese MedicineIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tremors are seen as manifestations of internal imbalances, particularly involving the liver and kidney energy systems. These systems are not just organs but represent a holistic network of functions. Disruptions in the smooth flow of Qi (chi), your vital energy and blood can create what is known as internal wind. This isn't flatulence, but rather a chaotic climactic condition that can lead to spasms and tremors throughout the body.Today, we're addressing a heartfelt question from a listener undergoing evaluation for Parkinson's Disease, seeking guidance on reducing spontaneous body tremors.Remember, the insights I share are complementary and should harmonize with your personal health journey and any advice from your healthcare providers.SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS, EBOOKS & MORE:

How Acupressure and Qi Gong Can Boost Immunity, Banish Coughs and Colds, and Stop Spontaneous SweatingWhen you think about winter sniffles, sweaty discomfort, and that dragging lack of energy, it might feel like you're stuck in an endless cycle. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms often signal something deeper, an imbalance in your body's energy, or “Qi”. Let’s explore how acupressure, Qi Gong, and nourishing food medicine can help restore balance and improve your immune system.JOIN US FOR A FREE QI GONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/

How can Acupressure and Qi Gong Can Help Women Over 40 Manage Incontinence?This was a question submitted in the latest Ask Me Anything Podcast.Incontinence is a common but often frustrating challenge, particularly for women over 40. Hormonal changes, life stressors, and even past medical treatments like those for breast cancer can impact bladder health and kidney energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers an empowering solution through the practices of acupressure and Qi Gong, which address not only physical symptoms but also emotional well-being.Join me to explore how these techniques can strengthen kidney energy and improve incontinence while incorporating specific tips, exercises, and foods for holistic healing.WANT A FREE QI GONG CLASS? https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/

In my most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Janine asked me about a recurring ear infection. She had had antibiotics but it just kept coming back. Unfortunately with ear infections you can’t really tell if they are bacterial or viral. Often we just throw antibiotics at it and hope it clears and if not we try other measures. So, here I am today to give you some other measures. In Chinese Medicine, with these infections that won’t clear, they usually cause a lot of heat and pain. This tells me that there is stagnation and things are not moving. When we have pain it’s either because things can’t move through joints, vessels, or muscles. Or we don’t have the physical energy to move the blood or energy through the area and that’s what causes the pain. With this ear infection I would think it is due to stagnation within the area. Janine also mentioned that she had a baker's cyst, which is a nodule at the back of the knee, that wasn’t draining. This tells me that you’re having a problem with your lymphatic drainage. We have lots of lymph nodes around the neck and ear area but also at the back of the knee area. So, I’m going to share some food, points, and movement to help clear this stagnation and this infection!If you do have recurring infections please do consult your health practitioner. SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS HERE: https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/

How Acupressure and Qi Gong Can Help Relieve Back Pain and Heal the Trauma of Grief As women over 40, we often find ourselves navigating unique physical and emotional challenges. Back pain, whether from posture, injuries, or even emotional trauma, can significantly impact our lives. If you’ve been carrying the heavy weight of grief; an emotion intimately tied to the lungs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this blog will guide you on how acupressure and Qi Gong can help release that burden while easing your back pain.

Struggling To Breathe Feeling like you’re out of breath all the time? Can’t do much because of it? In our most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Marie reached out with the same problem. She said that once a week she was out of breath, not able to do much but relax because of it. For Marie, this sounds like an energy rising causing that feeling of congestion in the chest. Ideally, the kidneys should be able to grasp the breath so we don’t get congested and cause heart problems. So let’s address how to manage that! We are mainly going to focus on acupressure for this issue.

In my most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Shelley asked about post menopausal inflammation and high blood sugar peaks and troughs. This is actually something that comes up a lot in Chi Flow with Jo! Most of the participants are peri, mid, and post menopausal so often these symptoms occur. This is why we do intermittent fasting together as a group in January and February. Symptoms of joint pain, low energy, putting weight on around the middle, all tend to happen mid and post menopause. This is usually due to liver congestion which can happen from a lifetime of eating fried foods, eating late at night, and alcohol. So how do we clear the liver so that blood flows well, we don’t have big hot flushes, we don’t suffer from insomnia, and we have good blood sugar levels? One of the first things we can do in intermittent fasting is Qi Gong. We need to have a good exercise routine to retain muscle mass. This will help things from rocketing out of control and help your resting metabolic rate. So even when you are sitting down at a rest, your body is working well because you have good muscle mass. Gentle squats using the arms are an easy exercise. We don’t need to run a marathon, we just need to stay active. WE WILL BE FOLLOWING THE INTERMITTENT FASTING 6 WEEK PROGRAMME WITH CHI FLOW STARTING IN JANUARY 2025 - WHY NOT JOIN US? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS:

Chest Tightness, Poor Breathing, and Fatigue: Finding Relief with Acupressure and Breathing Techniques Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by chest tightness, shallow breathing, and deep fatigue? You’re not alone—these are common experiences that can be linked to both physical and emotional blockages. In this recent episode of the Ask Me Anything podcast, Joanne answered Maura’s question; she found herself frequently struggling with tightness in her chest and feeling completely wiped out. She felt so exhausted and breathless that it affected her daily life. Learn a simple acupressure point and breathing exercise in this episode to help you regain energy, release tension, and find ease in your body. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-wi...

Managing Night Sweats and Hot Flashes Using Chinese Medicine In this episode of Ask Me Anything, we’re tackling a topic that’s been causing a lot of distress for many women; Hot flushes.  Cindy, one of our listeners who entered her question in Ask me Anything has been experiencing severe night sweats and hot flashes that are disrupting her sleep and daily life. This, combined with her history of Hashimoto’s disease and breast cancer, has left her feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Let’s dive into how we can manage this using the wisdom of Chinese medicine. ASK ME ANYTHING WATCH FULL EPISODE & FREE QI GONG CLASS ONLINE

Today, we're diving into a topic that's super relevant in our screen-heavy world: eye inflammation. I was recently asked on the Ask Me Anything Podcast, about dealing with inflammation after eye surgery. So, let's explore some natural remedies through the lens of Chinese medicine, including using warm compresses, consuming anti-inflammatory foods, staying hydrated, practicing QiGong eye exercises and acupressure points to improve blood flow.

in this episode, Joanne offers advice using her knowledge of Chinese medicine to alleviate the symptoms of shock and insomnia. A Listener’s Heartbreaking Story One of our listeners, who wishes to stay anonymous, shared her heartbreaking story. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer, and her husband passed away suddenly. It's hard to imagine the level of shock and devastation this brings. Such events can throw our entire world into chaos, deeply affecting our body and mind. The Impact of Shock in Chinese Medicine In both Western and Chinese medicine, shock has profound effects on the body. In Chinese medicine, shock impacts the heart and small intestine, which are linked to our spirit. The heart is seen as the home of our spirit, akin to the fire element, symbolising vitality and energy. When we experience shock, it can feel like our spirit can't settle. This restlessness affects our ability to sleep and find peace. But don’t worry, there are ways to help your spirit return home. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit a question here: https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything/ WANT A FREE QI GONG CLASS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/

In Chinese medicine we have 3 dantians: Upper in the head, Middle in the centre of the chest and Lower in the lower belly which is your power source. These are our 3 major energy centres.  The lower dantian is where we want to focus our energy and always return to. It has a lot to do with your sexual energy, your relationship to your lifeforce energy. Connect here and don’t be afraid to spend time in your lower belly around your sexual organs! Tune into this Ask Me Anything episode to learn more about connecting with your lower dantian, how to find it, and more about its importance to your body’s power seat. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? The Ask Me Anything podcast series has been created to answer your questions using my knowledge of Chinese medicine, Qi Gong, Qi Food therapy and Shiatsu.  You can ask a question by clicking on this link, or you can watch past episodes to see if your question has already been answered. https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/ Join the Chi Flow online community today! Also, join me in Chi Flow with Jo every weekday morning for live online Qi Gong where we will practise Qi Gong, as well as self-acupressure, delicious healthy recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tips and Meridian stretches.   You can sign up for a FREE online qi gong class with the form below.

DO YOU SUFFER FROM BACK PAIN AND ANXIETY? Susan reached out to me saying that she had pain in the middle area of her back and also that she suffers from anxiety.  From my knowledge of Chinese medicine, it sounds to me like there was too much going on in her middle dantian. WHAT ARE THE THREE DANTIENS? In Chinese medicine we have 3 dantiens: Upper in the head, Middle in the centre of the chest and Lower in the lower belly which is your power source. These are our 3 major energy centres.  UPPER DANTIAN The upper dantian is connected with the mind. We don’t want to spend all our time and energy up here in the head because it is exhausting! Spending too much time here can be overwhelming and cause brain fog. The best way to bring your energy up to the mind is to visit it, connect with all of the mind, and then bring that down to the lower dantian. MIDDLE DANTIAN The middle dantian is connected to the heart. Spending too much time here in our chest can also be overwhelming. Always being open and empathetic, connecting with the heart, can be very draining. The best way to spend your energy in the middle dantian is to come up and visit the heart, connect, and return down to the lower dantian. LOWER DANTIAN The lower dantian is where we want to focus our energy and always return to. It has a lot to do with your sexual energy, your relationship to your lifeforce energy. Connect here and don’t be afraid to spend time in your lower belly around your sexual organs! If you put too much attention and stress on your upper and middle dantian, this could cause back pain and anxiety symptoms. Watch this episode of Ask Me Anything to see how I demonstrate some great points and qi gong moves that can help you relieve that tension in your middle dantian, and focus your energy down to the lower dantian. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? The Ask Me Anything podcast series has been created to answer your questions using my knowledge of Chinese medicine, Qi Gong, Qi Food therapy and Shiatsu.  You can ask a question by clicking on this link, or you can watch past episodes to see if your question has already been answered. https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/ Join the Chi Flow online community today! Also, join me in Chi Flow with Jo every weekday morning for live online Qi Gong where we will practise Qi Gong, as well as self-acupressure, delicious healthy recipes, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tips and Meridian stretches.   You can sign up for a FREE online qi gong class with the form below. Hope to see you in the Chi Flow.

DO YOU EXPERIENCE COLD HANDS AND FEET REGULARLY? Cold hands and feet are an issue when you have sluggish blood circulation.   There are many reasons for this (diabetes, fibromyalgia, etc)  but in Chinese medicine it would be due to stagnant Liver energy - the Liver boosts blood circulation around the body.  I was asked a question recently by someone who suffers from cold hands and feet, as well as swollen legs.  This person also has Type 2 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia and Asthma.  Watch the podcast episode to see/listen to some food tips, qi gong and self-shiatsu that may improve your chilly extremities! SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS NEW EPISODES AS THEY DROP! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/ DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? ⁠https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask...⁠ FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS WITH JOANNE: ⁠https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-wi...

DO YOU HAVE PAINFUL JOINTS OR CARPAL TUNNEL? Frances reached out to ask me to help her relieve the soreness in her elbow. In this Ask Me Anything episode, I demonstrate some self-shiatsu acupressure points, easy and relaxing qi gong movements, and even some food suggestions to help blood flow and boost liver health that can relieve pain in the joints. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/ COOK BOOKS: https://joannefaulkner.ie/cook-books/ WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US FOR A FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/ DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast to keep updated.

In this Ask Me Anything, Joanne gives some useful Qi Gong and acupressure tips to counteract stiffness in your body, joints, feet when you wake in the morning, get the blood flowing and relax tension. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-e... DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

Do YOU suffer from fibromyalgia or inflammation in the body? In this Ask Me Anything episode, Joanne goes into what foods to eat and what foods to avoid to reduce inflammation in the body for fibromyalgia sufferers. Using her knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Joanne explains what refined sugars do when we eat them to the Liver, Spleen and Stomach, when to eat to optimise digestion and why some foods are bad for us in general, but particularly for inflammation in the body. Learn about Stomach 36 acupoint, how to use it and why it helps to reduce inflammation and get the blood flowing. SUBSCRIBE SO YOU DON'T MISS NEW EPISODES AS THEY DROP! TEA TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION: https://joannefaulkner.ie/2020/03/26/... DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... FREE ONLINE QI GONG CLASS WITH JOANNE: https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-wi...

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Joanne answers questions from Ciara about poor sleep and swollen ankles. Joanne goes into some qi gong exercises, self-shiatsu and food recipes to help to alleviate symptoms and gives some advice about foods to eat and foods NOT to eat to aid restful sleep and help to reduce excess water retention around the ankles, in the 5 Element system. HAVE YOU TRIED CHI FLOW? Live online daily qi gong classes. Qi food recipes. Acupoints. Community and Support. Interactive online Health Talks. Loving Kindness monthly meditations. Chi Flow with Jo creates a strong community of women where you connect with others, your own inner spirit and life force energy every day. Whether a beginner or a practitioner wanting to go deeper, you can develop an understanding and connection with life force energy. WANT A FREE QI GONG CLASS? https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/ COOK BOOK: https://shop.joannefaulkner.ie/product/book-bundle-special-offer/

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Joanne answers questions from Nancy about Painful Bladder Syndrome. Joanne goes into some qi gong exercises, self-shiatsu and food recipes to help to alleviate symptoms and gives some advice about foods to eat and foods NOT to eat to nourish the Bladder and Kidneys, paired organs in the 5 Element system. HAVE YOU TRIED CHI FLOW? Live online daily qi gong classes. Qi food recipes. Acupoints. Community and Support. Interactive online Health Talks. Loving Kindness monthly meditations. Chi Flow with Jo creates a strong community of women where you connect with others, your own inner spirit and life force energy every day. Whether a beginner or a practitioner wanting to go deeper, you can develop an understanding and connection with life force energy. In January and February 2024 we focus on INTERMITTENT FASTING/BOOSTING METABOLISM to kickstart the new year, lose some of that unwanted weight, boost metabolism and gain more energy, flexibility and feel well, every day. Join us here (and you can sign up for a FREE mini e-book as well!) https://joannefaulkner.ie/intermitten... Links referred to in the video: Barley Water:    • Barley Water for Inflammation, UTI's ...   Adzuki Bean Tea: https://joannefaulkner.ie/2022/04/18/... Conscious Cook Books: https://shop.joannefaulkner.ie/#books HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION? ASK ME ANYTHING: https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask...

In this Ask Me Anything, Joanne chats to Jennie, who suffered trauma after a car crash and also has menopause symptoms. Using her knowledge of Chinese medicine, Joanne gives an online shiatsu session to Jennie, focusing on the Kidney, Liver and Spleen meridians and showing acupressure points that can be useful for clearing excess heat, nerve pain and to ground your energy. You can learn more about Jennie Cruise on her website: https://jenniecruise.ie/ Here's the video for Acupressure for Plantar Fasciitis referred to in the above video: https://youtu.be/Q0mme3feNss DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can ask your question here: https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything-podcast/ and you may be invited to have a FREE online Shiatsu consultation with Joanne, or remain anonymous if you prefer. WOULD YOU LIKE A FREE QI GONG CLASS ONLINE? You can join the Chi Flow community for a live online qi going class by clicking here: https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-with-jo/ In Chinese medicine, just as in Western Medicine, the bones and bone marrow are seen as deep, energetic storage areas, creating new stem cells which in turn create red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells for a strong immune system.

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Joanne Faulkner was asked by a lady who gets whooshing sounds in her sinuses. Joanne uses her knowledge of Chinese Medicine to show some Qi Gong exercises and self-Shiatsu acupressure points to clear blocked sinuses, and shows how to use the 6 Point Facial. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-e... DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Joanne has a live online Shiatsu consultation with Anita, who suffers from swollen knuckles and chilblains in the Winter. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything/ or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/ DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Joanne explains the times of day to eat hot and cold foods, for which organs, based on Chinese Medicine. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-e... DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

Jo answers a question about thinning hair during menopause, and gives food tips, Do-In, Acupressure and exercise advice based on her knowledge of Chinese Medicine to help improve Kidney energy, therefore improving hair, skin, bones around the Body. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask-me-anything/ or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-every-day/ DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

In this Ask Me Anything, Joanne gives some useful Qi Gong and acupressure tips to counteract stiffness in your body, joints, feet when you wake in the morning, get the blood flowing and relax tension. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-e... DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. Would you like a FREE Qi Gong class? https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-e... DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life.

In this episode Jo gives Phil some advice about helping the skin to regenerate after surgery. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT ON FUTURE EPISODES. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? You can submit your question via the website link : https://podcast.joannefaulkner.ie/ask... or via the All That Chi Flows Facebook group if you are a member of Chi Flow with Jo. DAILY QI GONG CLASSES ONLINE - CHI FLOW WITH JO Sign up for a FREE class: https://joannefaulkner.ie/feel-well-e... Join Jo and the hundreds of Chi Flow with Jo members practising Qi Gong online every weekday morning, being part of an ever-growing community to motivate and support you in your daily practice. Qi Gong is good for mental and physical health, mobility, longevity and balance. A gentle movement meditation, practiced every day you can live well and feel well through every stage of your life. Learn more here: https://joannefaulkner.ie/chi-flow-wi...