💌 “Still Waters Within: The Heart, Shen, and Sleep in Late Summer”
As we move through February, the air still holds that soft heaviness of late summer — warm days, humid nights, and a sense that the seasons are beginning to turn.
It’s a beautiful time of year, but for many, it can bring restless sleep, vivid dreams, and that familiar “can’t switch off” feeling at night.
In “Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM)”, this season belongs to the “Heart”, the home...
The Heart is Not Just a Pump: Listening to the Emperor
🫀 The Heart is Not Just a Pump: Listening to the Emperor
When most of us first learnt about the heart, it was described as a strong muscle – a reliable pump that keeps blood moving around the body. And while this is true, it’s also only part of the story.
In Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM), the heart is known as ‘the Emperor’. It is the sovereign ruler that holds court over the body, m...
“It’s Not a Diet – It’s a CEAM Way of Eating”
Welcome to this month’s edition of Sagire’s Health Compass! In this newsletter I'm talking to you about this months Podcast were we take a fresh look at eating through the lens of Classical East Asian Medicine (CEAM) — and no, it’s not about diets, fads, or restrictions.
Instead, we talk about how your eating habits can (and should) evolve with your health, your environment, and your stage of...
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