Chinese Medicine for Christians|Hormones, Lose Weight, Root Cause, Natural Remedies, Supplements,TCM

Melissa Peters, LAc.|Chinese Medicine Health Coach for Christian Women
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Are you a Christian woman struggling with your physical or emotional health? Do you long to live a more natural, holistic, and balanced lifestyle but feel unsure where to begin? Are you curious about the root causes of your symptoms and how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches healing the whole person? If so, you are in the right place. In this podcast, we explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your wellness journey through a faith-centered, root cause approach to healing. I am Melissa Peters, a Christian Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience. My journey with Chinese Medicine began more than 20 years ago when I was searching for natural solutions to persistent adult acne and hormonal imbalance. By learning to look deeper and address the whole picture, body, mind, and spirit, I was able to restore hormonal balance, clear my skin, and experience lasting improvements in my overall health and quality of life. Today, I am passionate about helping others because I understand the frustration and discouragement that can come from searching for answers and feeling stuck in your health journey. This podcast is here to help you find clarity, hope, and practical wisdom for healing naturally and intentionally. If you are tired of chasing health plans that do not last, and you are ready for simple, natural solutions for stress, hormones, and weight that are rooted in both Chinese Medicine and Scripture, you are in the right place. This podcast is for the Christian woman who wants more energy, balanced moods, better sleep, and sustainable fat loss without extremes. So grab your favorite warm drink, get comfortable, and let us dive into all things faith, health, and whole body wellness. hello@melissapetershealth.com

  1. 2d ago

    27. Weight Loss Over 40: Beyond the Scale, Hormones & Healthy Aging with Jihane Farrell

    Have you ever felt like your body is changing in midlife and the things that used to work for weight loss just aren't working anymore? In this episode of Chinese Medicine for Christians, I'm joined by Jihane Farrell, a Christian Functional Health Coach, longevity coach, and host of the Lose Belly Fat After 40 podcast. We talk about the challenges women face with weight and health after 40, including changing hormones, stubborn weight gain, and the importance of looking beyond the number on the scale. Jihane shares her perspective on functional health and why building a healthier body is about more than simply losing pounds. We explore the importance of muscle, strength, body composition, sustainable habits, and taking a more holistic approach to healthy aging. We also talk about approaching our health as Christian women, remembering that caring for our bodies is about stewardship, not shame or striving for a certain appearance. In this episode, we discuss: Why weight loss can feel different after 40 How changing hormones can affect women's health in midlife Why the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story The importance of muscle, strength, and body composition as we age How functional health can help us look at the bigger picture Building sustainable habits instead of chasing quick fixes Caring for our bodies with wisdom, grace, and a healthy perspective Practical steps women can begin taking toward better health and longevity About Jihane Farrell Jihane Farrell is a Christian Functional Health Coach and longevity coach who specializes in helping women lose weight over 40. She is also the host of the Lose Belly Fat After 40 podcast, where she explores weight loss and health strategies for women in midlife. Connect with Jihane Listen to her podcast: Lose Belly Fat Over 40 with Longevity Coach Jihane Farrell Jihane is offering a 10% discount on her 1:1 Healthy meals coaching call. They can book with code VIP here bit.ly/Healthymealscall Her free community https://www.facebook.com/groups/losebellyfatafter40 For weekly evidence-based tips in your inbox, join the insider list: https://jihanefarrellphd.kit.com/e30225ecd8 Email: info@drjihanefarrell.com A gentle reminder: Your health journey doesn't have to be driven by frustration, comparison, or shame. Small, consistent steps can help you care for your body and support your health through every season of life. If this episode encouraged you, please follow Chinese Medicine for Christians, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women discover the show. Live how God intended through holistic healing. Stay Connected 🌿✨ 📧 hello@melissapetershealth.com 🌿 Free newsletter + resources: Free Newsletter 👥 Join the community: TCM for Christians Facebook Group   Thank you for listening!

  2. Oct 26

    26. Integrative Oncology: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Care with Dr. Christine Adamo

    What if cancer care could look beyond the diagnosis to consider the whole person? In this special conversation, I'm sitting down with my dear friend, sister in Christ, and fellow Chinese medicine professional, Dr. Christine Adamo. Christine brings 17 years of experience in integrative oncology, combining her background in acupuncture and functional medicine with a whole-person approach to health. We've known each other for more than 20 years, since the beginning of our Chinese medicine journey in San Diego, so this conversation is especially meaningful to me. Together, we explore integrative oncology and how conventional cancer treatment can be complemented by thoughtful, individualized approaches to supportive care. We discuss the role of acupuncture, functional medicine, and holistic health in caring for the person behind the diagnosis. Whether you or someone you love has been affected by cancer, or you're simply interested in understanding a more comprehensive approach to health, I hope this conversation brings encouragement, insight, and a fresh perspective. In this episode, we discuss: What integrative oncology means and how it approaches cancer care How acupuncture and Chinese medicine may complement conventional cancer treatment The role of functional medicine in whole-person care Why supporting the person, not just focusing on the diagnosis, matters How different healthcare approaches can work together to support quality of life The importance of thoughtful, individualized care throughout the cancer journey About Dr. Christine Adamo Dr. Christine Adamo is an integrative oncology professional with expertise in acupuncture and functional medicine. With 17 years of experience in integrative oncology, she brings a whole-person perspective to supporting people navigating cancer care. Connect with Dr. Christine Adamo Learn more about Dr. Adamo's work, services, and educational resources: East West Integrative Oncology https://www.eastwestintegrativeoncology.com Integrative Oncology Specialist https://www.integrativeoncologyspecialist.com Contact her office: Email: admin@eastwestintegrativeoncology.com Phone: 858-386-7406 Stay Connected 🌿✨ 📧 hello@melissapetershealth.com🌿 Free newsletter + resources: go.melissapetershealth.com 👥 Join the community: TCM for Christians Facebook Group   Listen, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may benefit from the conversation. Remember, you can care for your health while keeping your faith at the center. Medical note: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Complementary approaches should be discussed with your oncology team and used alongside, not in place of, appropriate cancer treatment.

  3. Oct 19

    25. Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight After 40? A TCM Approach

    Have you been doing all the same things that used to work for weight loss, but nothing seems to budge anymore? In this episode, I share a different perspective on weight management after 40 through the lens of Traditional Chinese medicine. Instead of adding more rules, restrictions, and things to do, what if we started by nourishing our bodies, supporting rest, and building strength? In this episode: Why the old approaches to weight loss may not work the same way after 40 How a TCM-informed perspective emphasizes nourishment and balance Three simple places to start: food, rest, and movement Why small, sustainable habits can make a difference Scripture connection: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, caring for our bodies as a way to honor God. This week's challenge: Choose one small habit that helps you nourish your body, rest, or build strength. Start there. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may need a fresh perspective on weight loss after 40. Live how God intended through holistic healing. Stay Connected 🌿✨ 📧 hello@melissapetershealth.com 🌿 Free newsletter + resources: go.melissapetershealth.com 👥 Join the community: TCM for Christians Facebook Group

  4. Oct 12

    24. 3 Reasons You May Miss The Root Cause |TCM Style

    Are you treating your symptoms but still not feeling better? In this episode, Melissa shares three reasons you may be missing what's underneath your health concerns, through the lens of Chinese medicine and faith. You'll learn how stress affects your health, why it's important to look beyond symptoms, and why your health journey needs a personalized approach. In this episode: The connection between stress, emotions, and your health The TCM concept of root and branch Why someone else's health plan may not be right for you Scripture: Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Live how God intended through holistic healing. Stay Connected 🌿✨ 📧 hello@melissapetershealth.com 🌿 Free newsletter + resources: go.melissapetershealth.com 👥 Join the community: TCM for Christians Facebook Group

  5. Oct 5

    23. Irritable, Frustrated & Overwhelmed? Understanding Hormones & TCM

    Ever feel like you're suddenly annoyed by EVERYTHING? Your kids, your husband, the noise, the questions... even the way someone is chewing? 😂 What if it's not that you're becoming an angry or impatient person, but that your hormonal changes are affecting your capacity to handle stress? In this episode, we're talking about hormones, irritability, stress, and your window of tolerance, plus a little Chinese medicine wisdom around Liver Qi, blood sugar, movement, breathing, and rest. Your hormones are messengers. Let's learn how to listen to what they're saying instead of fighting against them. In this episode: • Hormones and irritability • Your window of tolerance • Liver Qi and frustration • Blood sugar and cravings • Simple TCM tools you can use at home * Hint: press Liver 3 ( the point in between your big and second toe)! Stay Connected 🌿✨ 📧 hello@melissapetershealth.com 🌿 Free newsletter + resources: go.melissapetershealth.com 👥 Join the community: TCM for Christians Facebook Group

  6. Sep 28

    22. The #1 Thing You Can't Ignore If You Want to Feel Better: Gut Health, Detox & TCM

    Your gut health plays an important role in how you feel every day. In this episode, we’re talking about digestion, elimination, detoxification, and why these foundational areas of health matter so much. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, healthy digestion helps your body transform nourishment into the energy and nutrients you need. We’ll look at common signs of digestive imbalance, including constipation, bloating, fatigue, and sluggish digestion, along with simple ways to support healthy elimination and your body’s natural detoxification processes. If you’re a Christian woman interested in natural health, holistic wellness, gut health, women’s health, and Chinese medicine, this episode will help you get back to some of the foundations of feeling well. STAY CONNECTED ✉️hello@melissapetershealth.com ✍🏼Sign up for the free newsletter! 👩🏽‍💻Join the TCM for Christians Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/tcmforchristians If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review!

  7. Sep 21

    21. 3 Ways to Build Your Health as a Christian | A TCM Practitioner’s Perspective

    What does it really mean to honor God with our bodies? Last week we talked about why Christians need to take ownership of their health. Today we're going a little deeper into why it matters. God created our bodies, and 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 reminds us that we were bought at a price and are called to honor God with our bodies. In this episode, we’ll talk about biblical stewardship of our health, Jeremiah 33:6 and God's promise of health, healing, and shalom, and how Traditional Chinese Medicine views health through balance, harmony, and vitality. We’ll also get practical with three simple ways we can honor God with our bodies: Rest. Nourishment. Movement. Not because we have to, but because we get to care for the body God has entrusted to us. If you’ve been feeling depleted, exhausted, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is for you. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Jeremiah 33:6 Stay Connected 📧 Email: go.melissapetershealth.com 👥 Join the community: TCM for Christians Facebook Group

  8. Sep 14

    20. Wellness in the World: What Christian Women Need to Know About Taking Care of Their Health

    What if taking better care of your health isn't about perfection, legalism, or controlling every outcome, but about becoming a faithful steward of the body God has given you? In this episode, I share part of my own health journey and why I believe Christians have an important place in the conversation around wellness. We talk about grace, comfort, daily choices, feeling overwhelmed, and how small steps can make a difference. We'll also look at how the whole-person perspective of Chinese medicine can complement a faith-first approach to caring for our bodies, minds, emotions, and overall well-being. You don't have to change everything today. Start with one step, one meal, one choice, one day at a time. Connect with Melissa: 🌿 Get the free newsletter: Here! 💙 Join the TCM for Christians community on Facebook: Join Now! 📧 Email Melissa: hello@melissapetershealth.com Melissa Peters, L.Ac. Chinese Medicine for Christians Live how God intended through holistic healing.

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Are you a Christian woman struggling with your physical or emotional health? Do you long to live a more natural, holistic, and balanced lifestyle but feel unsure where to begin? Are you curious about the root causes of your symptoms and how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches healing the whole person? If so, you are in the right place. In this podcast, we explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine can support your wellness journey through a faith-centered, root cause approach to healing. I am Melissa Peters, a Christian Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 15 years of clinical experience. My journey with Chinese Medicine began more than 20 years ago when I was searching for natural solutions to persistent adult acne and hormonal imbalance. By learning to look deeper and address the whole picture, body, mind, and spirit, I was able to restore hormonal balance, clear my skin, and experience lasting improvements in my overall health and quality of life. Today, I am passionate about helping others because I understand the frustration and discouragement that can come from searching for answers and feeling stuck in your health journey. This podcast is here to help you find clarity, hope, and practical wisdom for healing naturally and intentionally. If you are tired of chasing health plans that do not last, and you are ready for simple, natural solutions for stress, hormones, and weight that are rooted in both Chinese Medicine and Scripture, you are in the right place. This podcast is for the Christian woman who wants more energy, balanced moods, better sleep, and sustainable fat loss without extremes. So grab your favorite warm drink, get comfortable, and let us dive into all things faith, health, and whole body wellness. hello@melissapetershealth.com

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