The Natural Healing Podcast

Though we all want to feel energized and inspired, many of the choices we make both in our lifestyle and diet can interfere. In this second part of our interview with Classical Chinese Medicine pioneer, Ann Cecil-Sterman, we discuss how to cultivate Qi as a way of life. You'll learn tangible nutrition & lifestyle tips that'll help you preserve and cultivate your Qi to optimize your energy, mental clarity and longevity. Visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/classicalchinesemedicine to learn more and get a full summary of the highlights of this episode. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

In this powerful discussion, Ann Cecil-Sterman shares her fascinating journey from professional flautist to author, teacher, acupuncturist and pioneer in the field of Classical Chinese Acupuncture. In the first of this two-part interview, Ann joins us to explore the meaning of Qi, a term that's often used to describe energy, and how this ties into creating miracles and endless possibilities. As a long term student of 88th generation Daoist Master, Jeffrey Yuen, Ann shares her deeply personal introduction to acupuncture, and clarifies why Qi has far greater reach and meaning than you might think. Visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/qi to learn more. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

We all do it. We say we want something then think, act and do the exact opposite. Self-sabotage is real, but there's hope. In this episode, we sit down with an extraordinary couple, therapist and shaman, Steve & Lisa Smith, to talk about spirituality, self awareness and how to heal your relationships. You'll learn tools to bring out the best parts of yourself and transform self-sabotage to self care and self-love. Visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/enlightened to learn more. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Dr. Therese Walsh-Van Keuren discusses thermography as an empowering preventive care tool. According to Chinese Medicine, inflammation primarily accumulates in the Stomach and Liver organ systems, both of which have meridians that run through the breasts. This is why inflammation commonly accumulates in the breast tissue and can first appear as fibrocystic breasts as the body tries to dampen the heat through the accumulation of these cysts, or phlegm. Thermography is a powerful early detection tool which when used in conjunction with Western methods can be an empowering preventive health measure for a variety of illnesses and disease. You'll learn why thermography is so important and how it can help you make the changes necessary to optimize your health. Learn more at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/thermography Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

In this episode, Esteban Molina, Cch shares how regression therapy can help heal the wounds from early childhood and past lives to help you heal from anxiety and depression, and become more clear and embodied. A former student of renowned hypnotherapist, Dr. Brian Weiss, Esteban shares his journey from psychologist in his homeland of Colombia to healing himself and his clients through powerful hypnotherapy methods in the U.S. You'll learn tools to let go of both the past and future to live authentically in the present moment. Learn more and share your experiences at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/regression. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

In this episode, Salvador shares a traumatic experience that transforms into a healing lesson as he applies acupuncture for emergency medicine with his 94-year old father. He shares how *you* can use acupuncture points for support in emergency situations. You’ll also learn about the healing power of salt and how the right salt can actually help you resolve high blood pressure. Once you've listened, visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/hydration to let us know about your biggest takeaway from this discussion. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

According to the Chinese Medicine classics, Wind is at the heart of most health problems and considered the cause of the "100 Diseases." Wind often manifests from a resistance to change and because health disruptions caused by Wind (including high blood pressure, allergies and even stroke) are so widespread, it’s crucial to temper and remedy this phenomenon. In this episode, you'll learn about the pathogenic factor of Wind and 3 tips to help temper Wind in your life to both prevent disease and create a flow state in your life.  Once you've listened, head over to acenterfornaturalhealing.com/wind and let us know in the comments—where are you resisting change that could be creating Wind in your life? Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Irritability, anger and allergies are just some of the imbalances that can arise when the Wood element and corresponding Liver & Gallbladder energetics are in full swing. In this episode, you'll learn how to prevent the Wood energy from disrupting your life especially during its most prominent season of Spring, as well as some tips to guide the Yin & Yang Wood element archetypes back to a state of balance so you can live in harmony year round. Curious about your Five Element personality type? Listen till the end then visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/personalityquiz to find out your Five Element archetype. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Norouz means new day and is the holiday that's celebrated to mark the Spring Equinox and Persian New Year. Norouz reflects all of the symbols of springtime - beauty, growth, rebirth and new beginnings. In this episode you'll learn about the significance of the Spring equinox according to both Persian and Chinese medical philosophies, and the possibilities that this time of year invites into your life. See a photo of the beautiful Sofreh Haftseen, or Norouz altar, that's described in this episode and let us know what this season means for you at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/spring. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

There's a big difference between treating symptoms & healing, and understanding this distinction can significantly impact how you cultivate wellbeing. If you've ever struggled with an injury or any type of dis-ease, you'll want to listen to this episode. In it, you'll learn the true secret to healing through understanding the metaphors that have led you to where you are right now, and how to use them to transform your life. Once you've listened, head on over to acenterfornaturalhealing.com/heal and let us know in the comments — what metaphors are showing up in your life? Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

The transition between each season is ruled by the Earth element and known as as the Doyo period, an 18-day period leading up to each Solstice or Equinox during which it's essential to take care of your health. In this episode you'll learn why self-care is so important during this time of the year, as well as 3 simple tips to support your immune and gut health so you can make the transition into Spring with less allergies and irritability, and more energy and clarity. Once you've listened, visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/doyo to share your insights. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Health trends often encourage a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables to maximize the enzymes and nutrients available in these foods. But what if we told you those same nutrition-packed smoothies and salads may be contributing to weight gain, fatigue and a slower metabolism?  More important than how much nutrition is in foods is your body's ability to absorb nutrients. According to Chinese Medicine, nutrition is food + digestion, which means that no matter what you eat, your digestion needs to be healthy first. In this episode, you'll learn about the 8 principles of Chinese Medicine and how applying these principles to your food and lifestyle choices can optimize your health and weight loss goals.  Once you've listened, visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/cold and let us know in the comments - what's your biggest takeaway from this episode? Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

The Saturn-Jupiter conjunction that occurred during last year's Winter Solstice continues to make an impact globally and in our individual lives. Join us for a special interview with our dear friend, astrologer, hypnotherapist, and President of the San Francisco Astrological Society to hear about how to best leverage the powerful alignment of the stars in 2021 for your life. You'll be inspired by Rasha's journey from sleeping on rooftops in war-torn Baghdad, Iraq to being guided to study astrology and eventually living her purpose in the US.  Once you've listened, visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/astrology to let us know which of the astrological aspects she discussed you see playing out in your life. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Unsure about your life purpose? This could inspire you. In this episode, Salvador Cefalu interview his wife and partner, Dr. Setareh Moafi about her journey into practicing Yoga & Classical Chinese Medicine. Dr. Setareh Moafi's journey into the healing arts has been everything but ordinary and in this intimate interview, she shares about the windy path that led her from political refugee to stressed out undergrad at UC Berkeley and the moment that changed everything. You'll also learn tools for how to follow your bliss to ultimately allow *your* purpose to unfold. You’ll learn: Details of Dr. Moafi’s personal story — the journey that led this first generation immigrant to the moment that changed her life forever and guided her to follow an unconventional path How doing less and letting go of physical and emotional stress can help you achieve more Why it’s so important to follow your heart, even when the path it’s taking you on doesn’t seem clear What to focus on if you’re still unsure about your life purpose Once you've listened, visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/bliss and let us know what you found more inspiring about Dr. Moafi's journey. Follow your bliss, and the universe will open doors where there were only walls. - Joseph Campbell Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Not a fan of Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone. In the midst of a pandemic, it’s easy to feel more isolated and more alone than ever, so it’s especially important to cultivate tools to help us feel better about our lives. In this episode we’ll discuss how opening your heart can help you experience the truest and most authentic love, and how experiencing this love can allow you to experience miracles and endless possibilities. You'll learn about the important relationship between the Fire & Metal Elements as well as a dietary tip and a breathing exercise to help you reduce Heart Fire and calm your mind so you can let go and open your heart. Visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/love to leave us a comment letting us know how these two tips impacted your life. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Meditation has become one of the most popular forms of relaxation in the world and while there's plenty of research to support the health benefits of Meditation - even for just 10 minutes a day - it's not a practice that works for everyone all the time.  So if you can't meditate or get anxious when you try, there's nothing wrong with you.  In this episode we address some of the dangers of excessive meditation and one of the most common complaints we hear about the practice of meditation — what if just sitting down to meditate stirs up more anxiety than relaxation? We discuss an unconventional view of Meditation to help you break away from the stigma of 'meditation anxiety.' You'll also be guided through Dr. Setareh Moafi's personal favorite relaxation practice that's simple enough to do no matter how hectic your schedule or busy your mind. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now, then visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/meditation to let us know - what fears and/or experiences have you had with meditation? The guided practice you'll learn in this episode can not only help you relax (and even fall asleep) fast, but it may also become your favorite new way to steady your mind so you can be more focused, clear and calm.😌 Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

We recently spent some time on the Big Island in Hawaii and visited the Kilauea Volcano. In this episode, you'll hear about our experiences in facing our fears and insights on the power of the Fire element both in nature and in our lives. In Chinese Medicine, Fire as an element has a lot to do with transformation so it's no wonder that this lava forms at the core of the Earth and then comes to the surface to create transformation. It actually is able to create land. Fire is not only the element that creates transformation, but it’s also the element that relates to unconditional love and to self love. The Heart is related to the Fire element and opening your heart is what allows you to experience these forms of love. The importance of that in terms of healing is that when you're able to experience unconditional love and when you're able to give that love to others, that means that you have you can experience miracles and even spontaneous healing. Volcanoes are the core of the earth erupting and this core metaphorically can relate to the Kidneys, or essence known as Jing; the life purpose or curriculum you hold within your Jing. Your purpose is expressed through the Fire element. The volcano erupts through Fire, through lava. And it's a really beautiful metaphor for how we are in life as well. You'll learn how stones like Obsidian and volcanic rock have a warming quality that can stir up the body and mind, and how to use more cooling stones like Amethyst, Rhodochrosite and Mangano Calcite to cool your Heart, calm your anxiety and quell your fears so you can be more present in our ever-changing world. Visit www.acenterfornaturalhealing.com/lava to learn more and share your personal insights. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Moving through the challenges of life has the potential to send your mood into a downward spiral, especially during a pandemic. In this episode, you'll learn how culinary spices and essential oils can help lift your mood, improve your digestion, boost your immunity, and even help you sleep better. You'll also learn 3 ways to use these therapeutic agents at home to regain your zest for life. Visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/spice to join the conversation and let us know which spices you love most. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

“The first wealth is health.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson In the absence of health, it’s challenging to have the energy or clarity to set goals, let alone achieve them. But In health, all things are possible. If you’ve ever struggled with your health, the word alone can be a trigger. You may even feel shame and guilt about your choices with your health or think that creating a healthy lifestyle may be too costly or too time consuming. In the midst of a pandemic, these feelings may be growing even stronger. And quite frankly, with all the information that’s available about the topics of health and wellness, it can be challenging to know what to believe or even where to begin. So today we break down what we feel it means to be healthy and share two keys you can start practicing today to live a healthier life. Visit acenterfornaturalhealing.com/healthier to let us know how this episode helped shift your perspective on health. Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing

Every year on New Year’s Eve for the last several years, we’ve offered a popular New Year’s Eve Yoga-Qi Gong class in which we integrated writing and movement exercises to bring closure to the current year and set intentions and goals for the new year. This year, we wanted to use our new podcast as a platform to share this experience with those of you listening at home from around the world. In this podcast you'll learn 3 steps to help you create space and clarify your intentions for the new year. You'll also learn the Waterfall meditation created and guided by Salvador Cefalu. Be sure to let us know how you felt after doing the exercises by visiting acenterfornaturalhealing.com/newyear Join our community and get a free 5 step guide to fatigue relief at acenterfornaturalhealing.com/guide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.setarehmoafi/ https://www.instagram.com/salvadorcefalu/ https://www.instagram.com/acenterfornaturalhealing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setareh.moafi https://www.facebook.com/salvador.cefalu.9 https://www.facebook.com/acenterfornaturalhealing