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ASK ME ANYTHING | CHI FLOW WITH JO

Chi Flow with Jo | the Podcast

If you have a question you"d like answered, submit it via podcast.joannefaulkner.ie The Ask Me Anything podcast has been set up to answer your questions about your physical or mental health, using Chinese medicine, Qi Gong, self-Shiatsu and Qi Food therapy and recipes. ASK A QUESTION by visiting the website podcast.joannefaulkner.ie and submitting your question there, or have a look at the YouTube video podcast episodes to see if your question has already been answered (search "Chi Flow with Jo"

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00:25:16

Ask Me Anything | Healing Frozen Shoulder with Qi...

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2025/11/01

If your shoulder feels stiff, painful, or just won’t move the way it used to, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything with Chi Flow with Jo, Joanne Faulkner shares how to gently ease frozen shoulder and restore pain-free movement using Qi Gong, acupressure, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy.You’ll learn:🌿 Why daily Qi Gong is like compound interest for your joints — calming your nervous system, nourishing fascia and tendons, and teaching your body to move without

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00:23:56

Ask Me Anything | Healing Frozen Shoulder with Qi...

ASK ME ANYTHING | CHI FLOW WITH JO ·

2025/11/01

If your shoulder feels stiff, painful, or just won’t move the way it used to, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything with Chi Flow with Jo, Joanne Faulkner shares how to gently ease frozen shoulder and restore pain-free movement using Qi Gong, acupressure, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy.You’ll learn:🌿 Why daily Qi Gong is like compound interest for your joints — calming your nervous system, nourishing fascia and tendons, and teaching your body to move without

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00:21:57

SALTY TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH? | ASK ME ANYTHING

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2025/09/30

Have you ever noticed a lingering salty taste in your mouth and wondered what it means? In this episode, we explore this often-overlooked symptom through the lens of Chinese medicine. For women over 40, a salty taste can signal deeper imbalances—ranging from kidney health and yin depletion to the body’s way of flagging stress or hormonal shifts. Join us as we unpack the traditional wisdom behind this curious sensation, why it shows up more often at midlife, and how gentle lifestyle, diet, and

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00:26:04

ASK ME ANYTHING | FIBROIDS & CHINESE MEDICINE

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2025/09/01

🌿 New Ask Me Anything Podcast Episode: How to Reduce Uterine Fibroids Naturally – A Chinese Medicine Perspective Uterine fibroids affect many women, often bringing discomfort, heavy periods, and abdominal pain.Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these growths are seen as a result of stagnation in Qi (energy), blood, or dampness.In this episode, I share natural ways to ease fibroid symptoms using Qi Gong, food medicine, acupressure, and womb connection—approaches that support the

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00:23:55

REDUCE CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY

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2025/08/07

How TCM Understands Cholesterol and Cardiovascular ImbalanceIn TCM, we don’t use terms like “cholesterol.” Instead, we look at patterns of disharmony. High cholesterol is often linked to:- Dampness and Phlegm accumulation- Spleen deficiency (which impairs digestion and fluid transformation)- Liver Qi stagnation- Blood stasisWhen the Spleen is weakened by rich food, overthinking, or stress, it fails to properly transform fluids, leading to the production of damp-phlegm. Phlegm is thickened mucus that

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00:24:48

LOWER CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY

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2025/08/07

How TCM Understands Cholesterol and Cardiovascular ImbalanceIn TCM, we don’t use terms like “cholesterol.” Instead, we look at patterns of disharmony. High cholesterol is often linked to:Dampness and Phlegm accumulationSpleen deficiency (which impairs digestion and fluid transformation)Liver Qi stagnationBlood stasisWhen the Spleen is weakened by rich food, overthinking, or stress, it fails to properly transform fluids, leading to the production of damp-phlegm. Phlegm is thickened mucus that can

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00:19:50

ALLERGIES & CHINESE MEDICINE

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2025/07/01

From sneezing fits to food sensitivities and itchy skin, allergies can feel like an invisible assault on your body. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these reactions aren’t random—they’re signs of imbalance, especially within a vital but lesser-known energy system: the Triple Burner (San Jiao).This July in Chi Flow with Jo, we’re focusing on core strength, immunity, and emotional resilience—the same foundational systems affected by the Triple Burner. Let’s dive into how understanding and

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00:16:11

PARKINSON'S & TREMORS IN CHINESE MEDICINE | ASK ME...

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2025/06/01

Understanding Tremors in Chinese MedicineIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tremors are seen as manifestations of internal imbalances, particularly involving the liver and kidney energy systems. These systems are not just organs but represent a holistic network of functions. Disruptions in the smooth flow of Qi (chi), your vital energy and blood can create what is known as internal wind. This isn't flatulence, but rather a chaotic climactic condition that can lead to spasms and tremors

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00:11:24

Coughs, Colds & a Sweaty Bum!

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2025/04/30

How Acupressure and Qi Gong Can Boost Immunity, Banish Coughs and Colds, and Stop Spontaneous SweatingWhen you think about winter sniffles, sweaty discomfort, and that dragging lack of energy, it might feel like you're stuck in an endless cycle. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms often signal something deeper, an imbalance in your body's energy, or “Qi”. Let’s explore how acupressure, Qi Gong, and nourishing food medicine can help restore balance and improve your immune

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00:11:52

INCONTINENCE & THE OVER 40S

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2025/03/31

How can Acupressure and Qi Gong Can Help Women Over 40 Manage Incontinence?This was a question submitted in the latest Ask Me Anything Podcast.Incontinence is a common but often frustrating challenge, particularly for women over 40. Hormonal changes, life stressors, and even past medical treatments like those for breast cancer can impact bladder health and kidney energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers an empowering solution through the practices of acupressure and Qi Gong, which address

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00:13:28

EAR INFECTION & LYMPH DRAINING

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2025/03/02

In my most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Janine asked me about a recurring ear infection. She had had antibiotics but it just kept coming back. Unfortunately with ear infections you can’t really tell if they are bacterial or viral. Often we just throw antibiotics at it and hope it clears and if not we try other measures. So, here I am today to give you some other measures. In Chinese Medicine, with these infections that won’t clear, they usually cause a lot of heat and pain. This tells me that

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00:12:03

BACK PAIN & GRIEF

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2025/01/29

How Acupressure and Qi Gong Can Help Relieve Back Pain and Heal the Trauma of GriefAs women over 40, we often find ourselves navigating unique physical and emotional challenges. Back pain, whether from posture, injuries, or even emotional trauma, can significantly impact our lives. If you’ve been carrying the heavy weight of grief; an emotion intimately tied to the lungs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this blog will guide you on how acupressure and Qi Gong can help release that burden

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00:10:37

STRUGGLING TO BREATHE PT. 2

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2025/01/01

Struggling To BreatheFeeling like you’re out of breath all the time? Can’t do much because of it? In our most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Marie reached out with the same problem. She said that once a week she was out of breath, not able to do much but relax because of it. For Marie, this sounds like an energy rising causing that feeling of congestion in the chest. Ideally, the kidneys should be able to grasp the breath so we don’t get congested and cause heart problems. So let’s address

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00:12:02

INFLAMMATION & BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS P0ST-MENOPAUSE

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2024/12/01

In my most recent episode of Ask Me Anything, Shelley asked about post menopausal inflammation and high blood sugar peaks and troughs. This is actually something that comes up a lot in Chi Flow with Jo! Most of the participants are peri, mid, and post menopausal so often these symptoms occur. This is why we do intermittent fasting together as a group in January and February. Symptoms of joint pain, low energy, putting weight on around the middle, all tend to happen mid and post menopause. This is

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00:13:02

STRUGGLING TO BREATHE?

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2024/10/31

Chest Tightness, Poor Breathing, and Fatigue: Finding Relief with Acupressure and Breathing TechniquesDo you ever find yourself overwhelmed by chest tightness, shallow breathing, and deep fatigue? You’re not alone—these are common experiences that can be linked to both physical and emotional blockages. In this recent episode of the Ask Me Anything podcast, Joanne answered Maura’s question; she found herself frequently struggling with tightness in her chest and feeling completely wiped out. She

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00:13:26

HOT SWEATS & HASHIMOTO'S

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2024/10/01

Managing Night Sweats and Hot Flashes Using Chinese MedicineIn this episode of Ask Me Anything, we’re tackling a topic that’s been causing a lot of distress for many women; Hot flushes. Cindy, one of our listeners who entered her question in Ask me Anything has been experiencing severe night sweats and hot flashes that are disrupting her sleep and daily life. This, combined with her history of Hashimoto’s disease and breast cancer, has left her feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Let’s dive into

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00:12:29

AFTER EYE SURGERY

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2024/09/01

Today, we're diving into a topic that's super relevant in our screen-heavy world: eye inflammation. I was recently asked on the Ask Me Anything Podcast, about dealing with inflammation after eye surgery. So, let's explore some natural remedies through the lens of Chinese medicine, including using warm compresses, consuming anti-inflammatory foods, staying hydrated, practicing QiGong eye exercises and acupressure points to improve blood flow.

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00:12:44

SHOCK & INSOMNIA

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2024/07/31

in this episode, Joanne offers advice using her knowledge of Chinese medicine to alleviate the symptoms of shock and insomnia.A Listener’s Heartbreaking Story One of our listeners, who wishes to stay anonymous, shared her heartbreaking story. Her mother was diagnosed with cancer, and her husband passed away suddenly. It's hard to imagine the level of shock and devastation this brings. Such events can throw our entire world into chaos, deeply affecting our body and mind. The Impact of Shock

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01:08:48

HOW TO FALL ASLEEP

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2024/07/01

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00:12:18

THYROID ISSUES & BRAIN FOG

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2024/06/01

In Chinese medicine we have 3 dantians: Upper in the head, Middle in the centre of the chest and Lower in the lower belly which is your power source. These are our 3 major energy centres. The lower dantian is where we want to focus our energy and always return to. It has a lot to do with your sexual energy, your relationship to your lifeforce energy. Connect here and don’t be afraid to spend time in your lower belly around your sexual organs! Tune into this Ask Me Anything episode to learn more

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