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    The Five Elements of Vibrant Health
    The Five Elements of Vibrant Health
    The Five Elements of Vibrant Health
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    The Five Elements of Vibrant Health

    By Samantha Francis

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    A practical guide based on Chinese medicine that uses the cycle of the seasons to explain a simple, easy to implement wellness system. This book focuses on making Chinese medicine and the law of the five elements easy for anyone to use in their life. It also answers questions about acupuncture and Chinese medicine for the layperson.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSamantha Francis
    Release dateMar 23, 2014
    ISBN9781311541703
    The Five Elements of Vibrant Health
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    Samantha Francis

    Samantha L. Francis, M.Ac, L.Ac, Dipl. NCCAOM is a Maryland licensed and nationally board certified acupuncturist. She is the owner of Five Dances Acupuncture at Headquarters Salon, in the historic railroad town of Brunswick, MD. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, and her Master’s in Acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, MD (now Maryland University of Integrated Health). She has also studied Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture, and is a Usui Reiki master and a certified geek. Prior to acupuncture, Samantha was a software tester for two Fortune 100 companies, and brings those well-honed “debugging” skills to health and wellness.Samantha (who often goes by Sam) is available as an on-site and remote speaker for corporations, schools, and other organizations with an interest in real-world techniques to reduce stress, improve productivity, and lower healthcare costs.

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      The Five Elements of Vibrant Health - Samantha Francis

      Disclaimer:

      This publication is designed to provide competent, reliable, and useful information regarding the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, financial, or other professional advice. The author specifically disclaims any liability that is incurred from the use or application of the contents of this book. The author does not warrant the performance, effectiveness, or applicability of any sites listed in this book. All links are for information purposes only and are not warranted for content, accuracy or any other implied or explicit purpose.

      The Five Elements of Vibrant Health

      Copyright 2013 by Samantha L. Francis M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM)

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Acknowledgements

      A deep bow to Dianne Connelly and Robert Duggan, founders of Tai Sophia Institute (now Maryland University of Integrated Health). Bob, you told me to give it away, and so here I am.

      To my family and friends: Karl, Tim, Lise, Mom and Dad. Thanks for everything. Deep bows, KUMUS, and love.

      To the Flaming Genii, especially the Friday morning call: Leni, Liliana, Karen—you are fierce wonders of nature who kick my butt. Thanks!

      Table of Contents

      Introduction: Starting the adventure

      Chapter 1: Winter

      Chapter 2: Spring

      Chapter 3: Summer

      Chapter 4: Late Summer

      Chapter 5: Fall

      Conclusion

      Appendix 1: Resources

      Appendix 2: About Our Practice and Frequently Asked Questions

      Testimonials

      About the author

      Introduction: Starting the adventure

      Life is either a great adventure, or nothing.—Helen Keller

      You downloaded this book for a reason. Maybe it was simple curiosity—you’ve heard about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, or your co-worker told you it helped with her migraines, or maybe her chronic low back pain.

      You know you are sick and tired of doctors either not having the time to listen to you, or telling you it’s all in your head or you need to relax, without giving you tools and ideas to integrate into your life.

      Maybe you have a parent living with you, and you are taking care of your kids, AND you have a full-time job on top of that. You want to be healthier; you want to make better choices. You are overwhelmed and unable to decide where to begin.

      Maybe you are further down this road—you have a chronic pain or illness, and the idea that you could become more functional is a stretch. You just want to be able to do your job, handle your life, and not fall down. You are so TIRED of being tired all the time. The thought of change is more than overwhelming; it exhausts you.

      To all of you, I say: welcome. You are about to embark on a journey to wellness that will be a great adventure. You will discover how to not only get healthy, but also how to stay that way. You’ll learn tools to manage your stress, create boundaries in your life, and look at food and movement as ways to help yourself. You’ll finish this book with a clear idea not only of tools you can implement TODAY to get your health on the right track, but also with an idea of what Chinese medicine is all about, why acupuncture is such a powerful modality for someone with your conditions, and what to do next. Best of all, none of this will be a struggle. This isn’t a boot camp or a temporary fix; it is a real way to change your health and improve your life for the better. How can I say that? I’ve been where you are.

      My name is Samantha Francis. I’m a National Board-certified acupuncturist, and a graduate of a Five Element acupuncture school. In my prior

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