The Neurology of the Ying (营气) and Wei (魏气) – A Polyvagal Approach

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “wei qi” and “ying qi” represent the body’s defensive and nourishing energies. Wei qi, the defensive energy, is said to circulate through the skin and muscles, acting as the body’s defense system against external pathogens and environmental threats. Ying qi, the nutritive energy, flows through the blood vessels and capillary beds, nourishing the tissue to support growth and repair. Both forms of qi must remain in balance for the body to function optimally. Disruptions in this delicate balance lead to illness and dysfunction.

Neuro-Somatic Emotional Mapping for Resistance

Resistance is a root-level defense state deeply tied to dorsal vagal immobilization, fear paralysis reflex (FPR), and fascial rigidity along the Run/Du Mai channels. It manifests as a psychophysical bracing pattern that prevents engagement, openness, and forward movement.

In Case of Emergency, Break Glass: Mindful Tools for a Deranged Nervous System

The recent election cycle in the US came on the heels of a global pandemic that plunged much of the world into prolonged states of confusion, fear, and isolation. As social structures frayed, waves of conflicting information eroded trust in authority and fueled skepticism toward Western medicine across the spectrum. Just as society began to recover from this destabilizing period, an intense, high-stakes political cycle in the US began, marked by aggressive rhetoric and tactics intended to deepen division. This climate, amplified by ongoing global conflicts, has kept the collective nervous system in a reactive state—locked in survival mode and braced for continued turmoil.

The Battle for the Soul of Medicine: How Industrial Interests Shaped Healthcare

At the dawn of the 20th century, medicine stood at a crossroads. The Industrial Revolution had ushered in technological breakthroughs that promised to transform healthcare, yet medicine itself remained a fragmented and diverse field. In the United States, medical schools ranged from small institutions teaching traditional herbal and naturopathic remedies to emerging research universities experimenting with laboratory science. Patients could choose between a homeopath, an herbalist, or an allopathic physician. It was a messy, pluralistic system—but it offered choice.

Neuro-Somatic Mapping: People-Pleasing & Intrusion (The Dark Twin of Empathy & Compassion)

💡 Core Issue: Overextension into others' emotional or physical space—seeking validation or control through excessive attunement.

💡 Goal: Reclaim internal boundaries, reduce hyper-vigilant attunement, and shift from external validation to self-anchored presence.