By Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. We have all experienced some form of pain, whether it be physical, emotional or psychological, and Iʼm sure most of us would rather live without it. However, perhaps there is a dimension to the pain from which we might learn something about the way we are living our lives. Perhaps if we took the time to sit with it and study it, instead of treating pain as an enemy to be eradicated, we might find it to be our ally, a protector and informant. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) looks at pain as a disharmony or imbalance that manifests in our body, mind or emotions. These energetic centers are inseparable from each other. The focus of TCM is to restore harmony and offer insight into the imbalance and help prevent it from recurring. Pain often results from a physical blockage or stubborn resistance […]