<![CDATA[In good health- Bonne sante]]>Welcome to the show. If you’ve ever felt like your body was an unpredictable storm, you’re not alone. I am your host, Farah Varisco, and today we’re diving deep into a journey that is as personal as it is transformative: navigating life with Crohn’s disease. For years, I found myself caught between the sterile precision of modern medicine and the intuitive, ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. From biologics and blood tests to acupuncture and herbal tonics, I’ve navigated the complex bridge between these two worlds to find a healing path that actually works. Whether you’re mid-flare, in remission, or just searching for a more holistic way to advocate for your health, this episode is about finding balance when your gut says otherwise. Let's get into it.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 30 May 2026 20:55:56 GMTWed, 25 Mar 2026 18:47:47 GMT60Farah Varisco<p>Welcome to the show. If you’ve ever felt like your body was an unpredictable storm, you’re not alone. I am your host, Farah Varisco, and today we’re diving deep into a journey that is as personal as it is transformative: navigating life with Crohn’s disease. For years, I found myself caught between the sterile precision of modern medicine and the intuitive, ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. From biologics and blood tests to acupuncture and herbal tonics, I’ve navigated the complex bridge between these two worlds to find a healing path that actually works. Whether you’re mid-flare, in remission, or just searching for a more holistic way to advocate for your health, this episode is about finding balance when your gut says otherwise. Let's get into it.</p>episodicFarah Variscofarahvarisco@yahoo.comno<![CDATA[Introduction and traditional chinese medicine]]>In good health or in french, bonne sante podcast introduces the journey of Farah Varisco and her experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The conversation covers Farah's childhood, health challenges, and the impact of lifestyle on her health. It delves into the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease, the impact of chronic stress on the body, and the role of acupuncture in healing. Joined by Christy Rawlinson, the discussion also explores the understanding of meridians in TCM, the impact of chronic stress on the body, and the regulation of the HPA axis with acupuncture. Additionally, it addresses the importance of mindset in healing, a patient case, steps to healing and wellness, the role of acupuncture in modern healthcare, and the recognition of acupuncture in healthcare.

Takeaways

  • Holistic Healing
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapters

  • 00:00 Medical and travel journey
  • 05:10 Impact of Stress on Health
  • 12:43 TCM Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  • 36:12 Patient Case and Acupuncture Success
  • 43:57 Acupuncture in Modern Healthcare
]]>5a202308-6628-4f9b-af91-f421247bfadbWed, 25 Mar 2026 18:56:21 GMT<p>In good health or in french, bonne sante podcast introduces the journey of Farah Varisco and her experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The conversation covers Farah's childhood, health challenges, and the impact of lifestyle on her health. It delves into the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease, the impact of chronic stress on the body, and the role of acupuncture in healing. Joined by Christy Rawlinson, the discussion also explores the understanding of meridians in TCM, the impact of chronic stress on the body, and the regulation of the HPA axis with acupuncture. Additionally, it addresses the importance of mindset in healing, a patient case, steps to healing and wellness, the role of acupuncture in modern healthcare, and the recognition of acupuncture in healthcare.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Holistic Healing</li><li>Traditional Chinese Medicine</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Medical and travel journey</li><li>05:10 Impact of Stress on Health</li><li>12:43 TCM Diagnosis and Treatment Planning</li><li>36:12 Patient Case and Acupuncture Success</li><li>43:57 Acupuncture in Modern Healthcare</li></ul>no00:48:4611Introduction and traditional chinese medicinefull