Have you ever felt restless, unable to follow through on plans, or constantly seeking something new but never feeling fulfilled?

Maybe you experience self-doubt, exhaustion, or struggle to find clarity in decision-making. These patterns are recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as:

𝘏𝘦𝘒𝘳𝘡 & 𝘎𝘒𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘭𝘒π˜₯π˜₯𝘦𝘳 𝘘π˜ͺ π˜‹π˜¦π˜§π˜ͺ𝘀π˜ͺ𝘦𝘯𝘀𝘺

When Qi (energy) in the Heart and Gallbladder is weakened, it can manifest as:

  • Anxiety and mental exhaustion
  • Indecisiveness or feeling unsettled
  • A sense of being stuck, unable to see a clear path forward
  • Depression or frequent mood swings
  • Feeling easily startled or overwhelmed
  • A sudden racing pulse or palpitations
  • Breathlessness or a feeling of being “out of sync”
  • Waking up too early and struggling to fall back asleep
  • Vivid dreams about journeys, quests, or unresolved problems

How Can Acupuncture Help?

During treatment, we focus on:
Strengthening Qi to restore vitality
Calming the Shen (Spirit) for emotional balance
Alleviating fear & self-doubt
Stabilizing the Heart’s energy to bring clarity and confidence

Key Acupuncture Points for This Pattern:

Bladder 23, 47, 52 – Supports Kidney and emotional resilience
Governing Vessel 20 – Clears the mind and lifts energy
Pericardium 7 & Heart 7 – Soothes the spirit and calms anxiety
Gallbladder 7, 40 – Enhances decision-making and courage
Yintang – The “Third Eye” point for inner peace and relaxation

Support Through Food Therapy

Incorporating nourishing foods can further balance Qi:
Liver-supporting foods: (Liver capsules, goji berries infusion, beets, root vegetables)
Blood-moving foods: (Radishes, sprouts, green tea)

Healing Takes Time, but There is Always a Way Forward

Whether this pattern develops from life’s stressors or is something we are born with, healing is possible. Through regular acupuncture, food therapy, and herbal medicine, we can help clear blockages, restore balance, and move beyond what holds us back.

You are not stuck. Your energy can shift.

Melanie Snell

Melanie Snell

Founder of Soul Lux

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