The Eye Of The Storm

When it comes to addressing health imbalances, there are some differences in approach between men and women. It’s hard to generalize because we are all individuals, but from puberty, there is a split in the internal and external developments that determine some of how our bodies operate.

The important part that relates to treatment is the masculine tends to have more desire for movement and to “do something” as a solution to most situations. It’s not just how we “train” our children from a young age; it’s something almost hardwired from evolution in masculinity. When a problem or discomfort arises, the masculine response is generally to take action: fight it, chase it away, kill it, eat it, do something! This is why one of the most uncomfortable situations for the masculine is to be idle, especially when it is built for action.

The balance of movement is to find the stillness. Even a hurricane or a tornado has an eye of stillness within it. So, when treating the masculine with acupuncture, the principle is often to draw attention to the stillness within so that actions will then come from balance and self-awareness instead of the default feeling of “I have to do something!” When movement or action is generated from stillness, it tends to be more powerful than movement for the sake of movement. Tune into the stillness and observe how our actions become more purposeful and powerful, rather than feeling frazzled.

Martha Robeky-Thomas, R.Ac,
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Crowsnest Healing Arts & Acupuncture
403.459.9000