How to Integrate 10,000 Years of Herbal Wisdom into Your Daily Life

This episode of The Longevity Formula focuses on integrating ancient Eastern practices, specifically those rooted in Korean and Chinese medicine, with modern Western approaches to beauty, wellness, and longevity. The conversation with Dr. Janelle Kim delves into her background as a ninth-generation herbologist, her family lineage, and how she bridges traditional herbal wisdom with contemporary science to create transformative products and practices. Learn how to use breathwork, adaptogenic herbs, and traditional wisdom to enhance your holistic health journey through the three M’s: medicine, movement, and living meditation.

What You’ll Learn

• Dr. Janelle Kim's Background and Heritage: An exploration of her lineage in Korean and Chinese medicine, the significance of being the first woman to carry on these traditions, and how this background influences her work today.
• The Three Pillars of Longevity: Dr. Kim's framework for health and wellness, which includes medicine (herbal and dietary practices), movement (Qigong and other forms of physical activity), and meditation (with a focus on living meditation).
• Integration of Traditional and Modern Practices: How Dr. Kim combines ancient herbal formulas with modern beauty science to create products that are effective and rooted in thousands of years of wisdom.
• Living Meditation: A discussion on the importance of meditation, not just as a seated practice but as a way of living, which involves mindfulness, balance, and continuous self-awareness.
• The Role of Movement in Health: The benefits of movement practices like Qigong in balancing energy, reducing stress, and improving overall health.
• Herbal Medicine and Adaptogens: The use of specific herbs, such as ginseng and adaptogens, to support health, balance hormones, and enhance vitality.
• The Power of Breathwork: Techniques for breath control to influence the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve mental clarity.
• Gratitude and Mental Health: The connection between gratitude, meditation, and positive changes in neurochemistry, which support mental health and well-being.

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