The main function of the Large Intestine in TCM (‘Da Chang’ ~ ‘Great Intestine’) is to receive the remains of food sent down from the small intestine, absorb the good fluid from it and send the solid waste to be excreted. On another level, this also applies to our emotional wellbeing and those holding onto old feelings or going through […]
Large Intestine – TCM
Connecting to Nature
Modern life has disconnected us from the earth, from where we came. We live in modern houses, made from industrial material, insulated, sound proofed and if we have a garden, we consider ourselves lucky. Our cars, full of metal and plastics, whiz us from our doorstep to offices, themselves structures of the artificial. We may take the subway, running deep […]
Pope Francis tackles Climate Change
Pope Francis tackles climate change with the release of his Encyclical Laudato si’. The document, running to 191 pages, continues the Pope’s shift away from the formality of previous popes and displays a genuine and down to earth approach to the issue. Many of its themes will resonate with those of differing faiths, including paganism and in particular, there are […]
Haunted House up for rent, Liverpool
A reportedly haunted house plagued by a poltergeist is up for rent with RightMove. The listing, by Plus Dane Group, notes that previous tenants “have advised us that they have experienced paranormal activity at the property.” The Liverpool Echo carries a report that the previous tenant, Lekeisha Davis, 26, ran from the haunted house terrified after spotting a ghost in […]