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The 5 Elements of Wellness

The 5 Elements of Wellness

Crystal N. Cliff

The 5 Elements of Wellness is a health approach based on Buddhism, Daoism, and Native American Spirituality from a Chinese & Allopathic Medicine perspective. The 5 Elements of Wellness podcast discusses each individual Element during the season of the year that it correlates with and engages with health and wellness professionals in that particular Element for deeper understanding, connection, reference, and resource.
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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Ep. 001 The Self-Care Element:  Dancing With Wellness
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11/03/17 • 61 min

Dancer/Choreographer Jack Kirven of Integre8t Wellness joins us to discuss his unique perspective on the body and how it moves. Now as a Wellness Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, Jack uses his many years of finely honed body awareness and his 8 pattern system to align, create power, and cultivate lifestyle changes in his clients.

In this episode, we discuss how a dancer must abuse their body into the beauty observed on the stage and how dancing is a process of deformation of the muscular system. Through the eyes of a dancer, we discuss self-care, self-acceptance, eating disorders, and how the body not only changes through the athletic process but also the culture that forms it.

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In this episode, Certified Professional Coach and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Lillie Marshall speaks with us about Brené Brown's Daring Way, Rising Strong, and Braving concepts of Shame, Wholeheartedness, Guilt, Value, and Worth. We begin a two-part discussion on defining these terms, their origins of creation, and set the stage for continued discussion on the somatization of pathological beliefs leading to physical disease and illness. Compassionate self-kindness is discussed and explored.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Ep. 008 Words of Impeccability with Ashley Davis & Sharon Rymer
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12/15/17 • 62 min

Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Ashley Davis, returns to discuss his book entitled, 'A Life Through Letters', the post-humous words and wisdom of his father, Reverend Robert Gray Davis. Specific poignant letters are discussed and stories shared of the impact these letters have had in the lives of countless individuals around the world. Queen City Letter Writers Society Founder, Sharon Rymer, shares with us her quest to revitalize the lost art and communication of letter writing in the Charlotte, NC area.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Ep. 010 The Treatment Element:  Functional Movement Longevity Model
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02/12/18 • 60 min

In this first of multiple episodes, Functional Movement Specialist, Rich O'Neill, of Elite Functional Performance joins us to discuss his Fitness Longevity Model for sustained functionality throughout our lifetime. The four pillars of movement: push, pull, twist, raising/lowering center of mass are discussed according to their functional patterns. Sitting and elliptical machines are explored for their creation of improper patterning and creation of muscular imbalance causing injury. Chronic pain is touched on with future episodes for deeper discussion.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Sinews, Wind, and Wood, Oh My!  The Spring Season in Chinese Medicine
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03/30/18 • 57 min

In this episode, Tom Archer of Full Body Function, and Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner, Crystal N. Cliff, discuss the season of Spring according to the Five Elements system of Chinese Medicine. Discussion includes the Liver and Gall Bladder organs and the Wood element. Seasonal correlations of body tissues related to the Spring season are covered. Includes an engaging discussion regarding the spirit of the Liver, the Hun, responsible for dreaming, planning and decisiveness.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - The Environment Element:  The Interstitium Organ in Chinese Medicine
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03/30/18 • 46 min

The Interstitium organ is a recently discovered 'organ' of the human body. This organ is outlined by Licensed Bodyworker Tom Archer of Full Body Function and discussed with Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Crystal N. Cliff. Crystal makes Chinese Medicine correlations of the Cou Li space, the Jin/Ye, and the San Jiao areas, meridian, and Source points with this 'new' organ. Engaging discussion linking ancient medicine and modern discovery.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Ep. 011 The Treatment Element: Chronic Pain (Part 1)
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03/16/18 • 59 min

In this multi-part episode, Functional Movement Specialist Rich O'Neill, Clinical Bodyworker Tom Archer, and Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine practitioner Crystal N. Cliff discuss chronic pain. Pain is defined according to each practitioners training and clinical practice experience. The mental aspect of chronic pain is examined from a Chinese Medicine, functional movement and structural perspective. Opioid use is explored with a full episode on this addiction in an upcoming episode.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Ep. 009 The Treatment Element: The Water Element, Winter Season
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12/15/17 • 62 min

Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and owner of Harmony Acupuncture, Amanda Nolff, joins us to discuss the Winter season and the Chinese Medicine element of Water from the Daoist Classical Chinese Medicine perspective. Traditional Chinese Medicine is differentiated from Classical Chinese Medicine and Daoist concepts of Zhi (Willpower), Shen (Spirit), and the aspect of fire reflecting on the water of your life essence is discussed. Honoring of the Daoist Classical Chinese Medicine lineage is the heart of this intriguing seasonal discussion.

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The 5 Elements of Wellness - Ep. 007 Food Medicine: The Nourishment of Winter
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12/15/17 • 55 min

In this episode, Central Food Hub Food Broker, Cayla Crawford shares with us the local foods harvested during the Late Fall/Winter season. Each item is briefly discussed according to Chinese Medicine food energetics and their medicinal uses are noted. Cayla details compost pile creation and explains the beneficial bacteria and detritus necessary to create nutrient rich soil for Spring gardens. Correlation is made between the bacteria and functioning of the soil and the human gastrointestinal system.

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Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Ashley Davis, shares with us his spellbinding TEDx Charlotte talk "The Power of Written Communication in a Technological Age".

As the first in a series on words of impeccability, Ashley also gives us a glimpse into his book 'A Life Through Letters' through which he shares with us the posthumous, eloquent, and impeccable written words of his father, Reverend Robert Gray Davis. Within each heart-guided letter are the beautiful gentle lessons that shaped Ashley and influence all who read their words. Ashley reminds us that placing our words on paper and presenting this piece of ourselves to another is a lost art, much needed to return in this technological age.

Part 1 of conversations with this loving son and man of impeccable honor.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The 5 Elements of Wellness have?

The 5 Elements of Wellness currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does The 5 Elements of Wellness cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Healing, Acupuncture, Cancer, Alternative Health, Pain, Wellness, Podcasts, Diet and Health.

What is the most popular episode on The 5 Elements of Wellness?

The episode title 'The Environment Element: The Interstitium Organ in Chinese Medicine' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The 5 Elements of Wellness?

The average episode length on The 5 Elements of Wellness is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of The 5 Elements of Wellness released?

Episodes of The 5 Elements of Wellness are typically released every 3 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of The 5 Elements of Wellness?

The first episode of The 5 Elements of Wellness was released on Nov 3, 2017.

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