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Running Piglet Qi
Acupuncture, TCM Sara Buttanshaw Acupuncture, TCM Sara Buttanshaw

Running Piglet Qi

The baby animals of Spring time bring to mind the Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of “running piglet Qi”. This concept is used to describe the movement of Qi, your energy and life-force, running amuck in the body. This is a sensation of energy traveling from the lower abdomen up the midline of the torso to the chest, and is likened to a squealing piglet let loose - in Western Medical terms this may look like an anxiety attack or panic.

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Ben & Biao
TCM, Acupuncture Sara Buttanshaw TCM, Acupuncture Sara Buttanshaw

Ben & Biao

In Traditional Chinese Medicine we often look at a patient in terms of Ben and Biao - meaning Root and Branch.

Each symptom can be seen as a different branch of a tree, and underlying issues are the roots. These roots can be the patients health history, physical or mental health issues, their lifestyle, relationships and diet. Treating only the presenting symptoms (branches) will have short term benefits. Addressing the roots is necessary for long term affect.

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