The Wellness Mama Podcast Detox, Epigenetics, and Biohacking from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective With Ashley Beckman
Apr 14, 2025
Ashley Beckman, an expert in integrating traditional Chinese medicine with conventional practices, dives into the fascinating contrasts between Western and TCM health perspectives. She discusses the significance of individual constitution, and explains the emotional connections tied to physical ailments like lung and skin issues. The conversation also highlights the importance of liver health, revealing how modern life impacts this crucial organ. Beckman shares unique biohacking strategies for women, emphasizing the nourishing power of red meat for chi and the need for daily movement.
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TCM Focuses on Constitution
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes individual constitution over aggressive biohacks.
- It recognizes the importance of organ clocks tied to specific times and appropriate herbs based on temperature and taste.
Elements & Emotions in TCM
- TCM identifies five elements linked to organ pairs influencing health and personality.
- Emotions are inseparable from organ health and vary with seasons and individual constitution.
Protect Liver with Diet
- Limit alcohol and sugar intake to reduce liver stress in TCM.
- Increase green and sour foods and digestive bitters to support liver and gallbladder health.