Sophie Aung
@acugift.bsky.social
NCCAOM BOARD CERTIFIED ACUPUNCTURIST
NC LICENSED
NC LICENSED
On dangerously hot days like today (over 100°F in Charlotte), TCM emphasizes prevention through harmonizing internal and external heat, preserving fluids, and avoiding excess yang activity
June 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On dangerously hot days like today (over 100°F in Charlotte), TCM emphasizes prevention through harmonizing internal and external heat, preserving fluids, and avoiding excess yang activity
Breathe in- smiles
Breathe out-letting go
Breathe out-letting go
June 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Breathe in- smiles
Breathe out-letting go
Breathe out-letting go
Dampness! What is that in your health?
June 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Dampness! What is that in your health?
Heart (Fire) – Excessive Joy & Agitation
- Overstimulation scatters Heart Qi, causing palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia
- Shock can suddenly disrupt Shen (spirit), leading to anxiety and poor focus.
Why so many people these days are having anxiety problems???
- Overstimulation scatters Heart Qi, causing palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia
- Shock can suddenly disrupt Shen (spirit), leading to anxiety and poor focus.
Why so many people these days are having anxiety problems???
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Heart (Fire) – Excessive Joy & Agitation
- Overstimulation scatters Heart Qi, causing palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia
- Shock can suddenly disrupt Shen (spirit), leading to anxiety and poor focus.
Why so many people these days are having anxiety problems???
- Overstimulation scatters Heart Qi, causing palpitations, restlessness, and insomnia
- Shock can suddenly disrupt Shen (spirit), leading to anxiety and poor focus.
Why so many people these days are having anxiety problems???
Visualize 😇
Stillness to Refine Shen
Summer invites both movement and stillness. The Heart thrives when calm yet aware. Visualize a soft red light or a lotus blooming in the chest to nourish Shen and open the Heart to peace.
Stillness to Refine Shen
Summer invites both movement and stillness. The Heart thrives when calm yet aware. Visualize a soft red light or a lotus blooming in the chest to nourish Shen and open the Heart to peace.
June 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Visualize 😇
Stillness to Refine Shen
Summer invites both movement and stillness. The Heart thrives when calm yet aware. Visualize a soft red light or a lotus blooming in the chest to nourish Shen and open the Heart to peace.
Stillness to Refine Shen
Summer invites both movement and stillness. The Heart thrives when calm yet aware. Visualize a soft red light or a lotus blooming in the chest to nourish Shen and open the Heart to peace.
❤️ Heart Organ Massage
Place one hand over the other on your chest. With soft, natural breaths, move the hands in gentle circles, keeping contact with the Heart. Rotate both directions, 12–24 times. Finish by resting hands on the Lower Dantian to settle energy.
Place one hand over the other on your chest. With soft, natural breaths, move the hands in gentle circles, keeping contact with the Heart. Rotate both directions, 12–24 times. Finish by resting hands on the Lower Dantian to settle energy.
June 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
❤️ Heart Organ Massage
Place one hand over the other on your chest. With soft, natural breaths, move the hands in gentle circles, keeping contact with the Heart. Rotate both directions, 12–24 times. Finish by resting hands on the Lower Dantian to settle energy.
Place one hand over the other on your chest. With soft, natural breaths, move the hands in gentle circles, keeping contact with the Heart. Rotate both directions, 12–24 times. Finish by resting hands on the Lower Dantian to settle energy.
Qi Gong!
Training in the skill of living
氣功
Training in the skill of living
氣功
May 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Qi Gong!
Training in the skill of living
氣功
Training in the skill of living
氣功
Exterior (表, Biǎo) Pathogens
external causes like weather, environment/superficial invasions
Characteristics:
• Sudden onset
• Affects skin, muscles, Wei/defensive Qi
• Sx are on the surface (chills, fever, stiff neck, aversion to wind/cold)
• caused by Wind, often combined with Cold, Heat, Damp
external causes like weather, environment/superficial invasions
Characteristics:
• Sudden onset
• Affects skin, muscles, Wei/defensive Qi
• Sx are on the surface (chills, fever, stiff neck, aversion to wind/cold)
• caused by Wind, often combined with Cold, Heat, Damp
May 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Exterior (表, Biǎo) Pathogens
external causes like weather, environment/superficial invasions
Characteristics:
• Sudden onset
• Affects skin, muscles, Wei/defensive Qi
• Sx are on the surface (chills, fever, stiff neck, aversion to wind/cold)
• caused by Wind, often combined with Cold, Heat, Damp
external causes like weather, environment/superficial invasions
Characteristics:
• Sudden onset
• Affects skin, muscles, Wei/defensive Qi
• Sx are on the surface (chills, fever, stiff neck, aversion to wind/cold)
• caused by Wind, often combined with Cold, Heat, Damp
Letting go is all we need, sometimes 🙂
May 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Letting go is all we need, sometimes 🙂
CLEAR
Concentrate: Be fully present
Level-headed: Stay calm and composed, especially in emotionally charged situations
Ease: Create a comfortable and safe space for communication
Attentive: Pay close attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues
Responsible: Be accountable and reliable
Concentrate: Be fully present
Level-headed: Stay calm and composed, especially in emotionally charged situations
Ease: Create a comfortable and safe space for communication
Attentive: Pay close attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues
Responsible: Be accountable and reliable
April 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
CLEAR
Concentrate: Be fully present
Level-headed: Stay calm and composed, especially in emotionally charged situations
Ease: Create a comfortable and safe space for communication
Attentive: Pay close attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues
Responsible: Be accountable and reliable
Concentrate: Be fully present
Level-headed: Stay calm and composed, especially in emotionally charged situations
Ease: Create a comfortable and safe space for communication
Attentive: Pay close attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues
Responsible: Be accountable and reliable
Recognizing that the Earth isn’t just where we live—it is us. Reconnect with nature, live more sustainably, and honor the interconnectedness of all life
• planting trees
• cleaning up a beach or trail
• eating more plant-based meals
• simply being mindful of our ecological footprint
#earthmonth
• planting trees
• cleaning up a beach or trail
• eating more plant-based meals
• simply being mindful of our ecological footprint
#earthmonth
April 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Recognizing that the Earth isn’t just where we live—it is us. Reconnect with nature, live more sustainably, and honor the interconnectedness of all life
• planting trees
• cleaning up a beach or trail
• eating more plant-based meals
• simply being mindful of our ecological footprint
#earthmonth
• planting trees
• cleaning up a beach or trail
• eating more plant-based meals
• simply being mindful of our ecological footprint
#earthmonth
William James, the philosopher and psychologist, observed that humans tend to live too far within their limitations—most people do not tap into full potential, living within self-imposed constraints, often unaware of the vast reserves of energy, resilience, and creativity that lie dormant within us.
March 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
William James, the philosopher and psychologist, observed that humans tend to live too far within their limitations—most people do not tap into full potential, living within self-imposed constraints, often unaware of the vast reserves of energy, resilience, and creativity that lie dormant within us.
Certain practices enhance regeneration, such as fasting (autophagy), sleep, and exposure to nature.
March 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Certain practices enhance regeneration, such as fasting (autophagy), sleep, and exposure to nature.
Creativity produces the vital brain impulses that stimulate the pituitary gland, triggering effects on the pineal gland and the whole of endocrine system -chemistry of the will to live?
#credit anatomyofanillnessasperceivesbythepatient
#credit anatomyofanillnessasperceivesbythepatient
March 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Creativity produces the vital brain impulses that stimulate the pituitary gland, triggering effects on the pineal gland and the whole of endocrine system -chemistry of the will to live?
#credit anatomyofanillnessasperceivesbythepatient
#credit anatomyofanillnessasperceivesbythepatient
Laughter is essential for a healthy and happy life. It’s not just about fun—it has real physical and mental benefits:
March 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Laughter is essential for a healthy and happy life. It’s not just about fun—it has real physical and mental benefits:
Homeostasis - the wisdom of our bodies! Sensors, integrators, and effectors must all be working together!!!
March 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Homeostasis - the wisdom of our bodies! Sensors, integrators, and effectors must all be working together!!!
Adrenal exhaustion!!!!
Take care everyone from what’s happening these days…
Eat Well
Rest up
Conserve energy
Take care everyone from what’s happening these days…
Eat Well
Rest up
Conserve energy
March 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Adrenal exhaustion!!!!
Take care everyone from what’s happening these days…
Eat Well
Rest up
Conserve energy
Take care everyone from what’s happening these days…
Eat Well
Rest up
Conserve energy
Work becomes more than just a job when it aligns with your passion and purpose….calling? Mission? Life’s work? ❤️
February 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Work becomes more than just a job when it aligns with your passion and purpose….calling? Mission? Life’s work? ❤️