The Traditional Meridian Clock: Understanding the 24-Hour TCM Cycle
An introduction to the traditional TCM meridian clock, in which each primary meridian is assigned a two-hour period of peak activity.
What Is Shen? Heart, Awareness and Inner Calm in Traditional Chinese Medicine
A clear introduction to Shen in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its traditional relationship with the Heart, awareness, emotional balance and inner calm.
The Pericardium in Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Guardian of the Heart
A source-based introduction to the Pericardium as the traditional protector of the Heart and as a metaphor for emotional self-protection.
Combining Reflexology with Acupressure: A Practical Complementary Framework
How reflexology and acupressure are combined in the Alexios Fotopoulos approach, with emphasis on accurate point location, gentle pressure and complementary care.
The Meridian Network: Understanding the 12 Primary Meridians and 2 Central Channels
A practical overview of the 12 primary meridians plus the Governing and Conception Vessels in the Traditional Chinese Medicine framework.
Yin and Yang: The Foundation of Balance in Traditional Chinese Medicine
What Yin and Yang mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine, why they are complementary rather than opposing forces, and how the model is used to think about balance.
What Is Qi? Understanding the Flow of Life in Traditional Chinese Medicine
A clear introduction to Qi as understood in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how the concept fits within the Four Pillars approach.
Anxiety and Panic: Breathing, Grounding and Complementary Acupressure
A calm, practical approach to anxiety and panic using breathing, grounding and complementary acupressure ideas from A Life Full of Light.
Constipation and Digestive Comfort: Gentle Complementary Self-Care
A gentle complementary approach to constipation combining hydration, movement, food, reflexology and acupressure — with clear medical red flags.
The Five Elements and Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water: a clear introduction to the traditional Five Elements model and its emotional associations.