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Why do we sigh? What does it mean?

by Dr. Melissa Carr | Oct 21, 2016 | Fun facts, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Did you know that the average person sighs about 12 times an hour, or about every 5 minutes? You likely don’t even notice that you’re doing it, unless someone points it out, perhaps asking if you’re okay. So, why do we sigh? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),...

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