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Jaw, neck, back and hip tension can feel frightening when the body feels both tight and weak at the same time. When symptoms include fatigue, high heart rate, head pressure, TMJ discomfort, pulling in the jaw, tightness at the base of the skull and strange nerve sensations, it is natural to wonder what is really going on. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Jo responds to a listener asking whether to...

Jaw, neck, back and hip tension can feel frightening when the body feels both tight and weak at the same time. When symptoms include fatigue, high heart rate, head pressure, TMJ discomfort, pulling in the jaw, tightness at the base of the skull and strange nerve sensations, it is natural to wonder what is really going on. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Jo responds to a listener asking whether to...

Bone health conversations can quietly create fear in women over 45. Everyone seems to have an opinion, lift heavier, do more, push harder, but what happens when your body is asking for a different rhythm? In this Ask Me Anything episode, Jo responds to a listener navigating the transition into perimenopause, questioning whether gentle Qi Gong practice is really enough to support strong, healthy bo...

Bone health conversations can quietly create fear in women over 45. Everyone seems to have an opinion, lift heavier, do more, push harder, but what happens when your body is asking for a different rhythm? In this Ask Me Anything episode, Jo responds to a listener navigating the transition into perimenopause, questioning whether gentle Qi Gong practice is really enough to support strong, healthy bo...

Hip Pain in Midlife? Restore Flow Through the Liver and Hips Qi Gong, Acupressure and Food Medicine for Stiffness and Menopause Hip 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 stiffne...

Hip Pain in Midlife? Restore Flow Through the Liver and HipsQi Gong, Acupressure and Food Medicine for Stiffness and Menopause Hip 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 stiffnes...

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 M...

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 M...

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...

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...

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 sys...

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 sys...

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 wei...

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 wei...

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 —...

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 —...

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...

🌿 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 f...

How TCM Understands Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Imbalance In 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 fa...

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 pro...

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 resilie...

Understanding Tremors in Chinese Medicine In 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...

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 ac...