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In this month’s Ask the Doctors session, Dr. Karen Kan, Dr. Dennis, and Christine explored questions related to travel, sensory overload, energetic balance, and supporting vision. The discussion incorporated perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture meridians, energy medicine, and LifeWave phototherapy patches.
Supporting Calm & Energetic Balance
Dr. Dennis opened with a discussion about the importance of maintaining a relaxed, parasympathetic state. From an energetic perspective, stress and environmental influences may contribute to disharmony, while practices that promote relaxation and energetic coherence may help the body maintain greater balance.
Dr. Karen also discussed Aeon as one of her preferred patches for supporting relaxation and helping sensitive individuals feel more regulated.
Q&A SUBMISSIONS
Question: What Energetic Strategies may be used during a long flight?
Answer: Long periods of sitting can be challenging, particularly for people who notice heaviness or swelling in their legs while traveling.
Dr. Dennis discussed a technique called dredging, in which patches are moved upward along the legs rather than worn directly on an acupuncture point. From a TCM and energy-medicine perspective, the intention is to encourage the movement of Qi and support energetic flow through the legs.
Movement during a long flight was also emphasized whenever it is safe and practical to get up and walk.
For supporting energetic balance associated with travel and changing time zones, Dr. Dennis discussed Large Intestine 4 (LI4) and Liver 3 (LV3). These acupuncture points are traditionally associated with moving stagnant energy and restoring balance.
Question: What may help someone feel calm and centered during sensory overload?
Answer: For Highly Sensitive People, sensory input can sometimes feel overwhelming. Dr. Dennis described this through a TCM framework of yin and yang. In this model, yin provides grounding and organization for yang. When that balance is disrupted, a person may experience their energy as scattered or difficult to contain.
He discussed the Dan Tien, located in the lower abdominal region, as an area for grounding attention and energy.
Dr. Karen also emphasized supporting relaxation and autonomic nervous system regulation. She particularly likes Aeon for sensitive individuals who feel overwhelmed by their surroundings.
Christine added an important practical consideration: highly sensitive individuals may even find the physical sensation of wearing a patch overwhelming. In those situations, patches can be placed on clothing or another material near the body rather than directly on the skin. Experimenting gently with placement and duration can help determine what feels most comfortable.
Question: Does patch placement affect energetic flow?
Answer: According to Dr. Dennis, two concepts can be considered when thinking about placement: polarity and frequency.
He also discussed spreading patches across different areas of the body rather than clustering many patches close together. From an energetic perspective, creating greater distance between patches may influence the energetic relationship between them.
Another concept discussed was creating triangular patch arrangements. Dr. Dennis described this through an electromagnetic model, with the patches forming points of a triangle and the center representing an area of energetic interaction.
These are advanced energetic concepts rather than required patching practices. For everyday use, following the standard LifeWave placement recommendations remains a simple starting point.
Question: What energetic approaches were discussed for supporting the eyes?
Answer: The doctors discussed the eyes from both energetic and TCM perspectives.
In Five Element theory, the eyes are associated with the Wood element, which includes the Liver and Gallbladder meridians. Dr. Dennis discussed Liver 3 (LV3) and Gallbladder 37 (GB37) as distal acupuncture points traditionally associated with the eyes.
The conversation also highlighted the importance of considering emotional experiences and deeply held beliefs when exploring overall well-being. Dr. Karen discussed how messages received during frightening or traumatic experiences can sometimes become deeply embedded beliefs. She emphasized creating a sense of safety while working with those beliefs.
As with all energetic approaches discussed during Ask the Doctors, these ideas are intended for education and exploration and are not substitutes for appropriate medical evaluation or treatment, particularly when someone is experiencing significant or rapidly changing symptoms.
Disclaimer:
The information shared in this meeting, including discussion of phototherapy products and patch placement, is provided for educational purposes only. LifeWave products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.
The opinions shared during Ask the Doctors are based on personal and clinical experience, and individual results may vary. If you have a medical condition or health concern, please consult your trusted healthcare provider before making changes to your wellness routine.
Many members find great benefit starting with the acupuncture points shown in the official LifeWave brochures, which are thoroughly researched and offer a wonderful foundation for patching.
Our discussions may also include Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, energetic practices, and advanced patching strategies for those who enjoy exploring deeper applications. This information is optional and not required to experience excellent results with LifeWave.
By participating in our Zoom sessions or using the educational content shared through Patch Training Team, you accept personal responsibility for how you choose to apply the information provided.
To watch the full Ask the Doctors replay, explore past recordings, and access additional patch training resources, visit the Patch Training Team Student Portal These session notes and blog recaps may be prepared with the assistance of AI technology based on the recorded conversation and human review. Every effort is made to accurately capture the key educational themes shared live. Minor transcription or interpretation differences may occur. Please refer to the session recording for full context.
Yin/Yang Patch Pair
Please note that when we mention the Yin-Yang patch pair, we mean a pairing of two patches, whereby the one on the left is relatively yin compared to the patch on the right.
Examples of Yin/Yang phototherapy patching pairs are:
- Energy Enhancer: The Tan patch is yin, the White patch is yang
- IceWave: The Tan patch is yin, the White patch is yang
- SP6C + Aeon: SP6C on the left (yin), Aeon on the right (yang)
- Carnosine + Glutathione: Carnosine on the left (relatively yin), and Glutathione (yang) on the right
- X39 + X49: X39 on the left (yin), X49 on the right (yang)
Yin/Yang meridians pair also refers to patching a Yin acupuncture point on the left side of the body and a Yang acupuncture point on the right side, belonging to the same element.
Examples of Yin/Yang element pairings:
- Fire: Pericardium/Triple Burner (more emotional) or Heart/Small Intestine (more physical)
- Earth: Spleen/Stomach
- Metal: Lung/Large Intestine
- Water: Kidney/Bladder
- Wood: Liver/Gallbladder
Approximately 85% or more of individuals experience remarkable outcomes by using the acupuncture points highlighted in the LifeWave brochures, which have undergone thorough research. We recommend that these points be the primary areas to patch.
By participating in our Zoom sessions or exploring the information provided on this website, you acknowledge that our discussion extends beyond phototherapy and accept full responsibility for any consequences resulting from implementing our recommendations or suggestions. You agree to hold harmless LifeWave, Dr. Dennis Lobstein, Dr. Karen Kan G., her team, and all members of the Patch Training Team.
This is advanced information and not essential for achieving excellent results with phototherapy. However, for those who enjoy delving into Chinese Medicine theory and want to maximize the benefits of their phototherapy patches, this information can be enlightening!
If you are unfamiliar with phototherapy tools or are not already working with a LifeWave Brand Partner, you can contact the Patch Training Team by clicking here to be connected with a team member.
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Healthwise with Dr. Dennis Lobstein
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