Happy Chinese New Year

2024 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon, in particular, the Yang Wood Dragon. The energy associated with the Wood Dragon promises to bring a year marked by growth, vitality, and the blossoming of wisdom. This sign of the Chinese zodiac inspires one to pursue their aspiriations with vigour and resilience.

According to Chinese medicine, the element of Wood is associated with the Liver and Gallbladder. It carries the Yang energy of vitality and spring. Within the body, is is responsible for the smooth movement of Qi and Blood. When harmonious, it ensures balance, however, when there is disharmony, and imbalance, it leads to Liver-Qi stagnation, irritability, anger, and poor decision making.

Professor Song Ke, the Director of Asante Acadamy has created this short YouTube video, to wish all colleagues, friends, patients, and students of Asante Academy, a very Happy Chinese New Year!!