Health by Haven Podcast

Summer Wellness & The Fire Element: Heart Health, Gut Health & TCM Tips with Rebekah Knause

Haven Quinlan Season 5 Episode 111

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How is your emotional health connected to the summer season, your gut, and your heart? 

In this episode of the Health by Haven Podcast, we dive deep into the Fire Element of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with licensed acupuncturist, Rebekah Knause (L.Ac., LMT, RYT). As we move through the summer months, learning how to support your body’s fire element is the secret to protecting your energy, building deep relationships, and regulating your emotions.

In the episode, you’ll discover:

  • The Fire Element & Summer: Why this vibrant season is the most critical time for personal energy, connection, and community.
  • TCM Organ Channels Explained: How the heart channel, small intestine channel, pericardium, and san jiao dictate your physical and emotional well-being.
  • The Mind-Body Connection: The surprising link between Chinese Medicine fire channels, emotional health, and how you build relationships.
  • Holistic Summer Healing: Practical, actionable TCM tips to stay balanced, prevent burnout, and align your health with the natural cycles of the Earth.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of acupuncture or brand new to Eastern medicine, this episode offers a refreshing roadmap to feeling your best this season.

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About Our Guest: Rebekah Knause

Rebekah is the owner of the Balanced You Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine, she is a licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM diplomate with nearly two decades of experience in massage therapy and holistic healing.

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