What is Wind Heat?Differentiating Wind-Heat from Wind-ColdApplying the Principle: Hot for Cold and Cold for HotAchieving Balance and HomeostasisUnderstanding Each Patient’s Unique PresentationThe Practitioner’s Role in Diagnosis and ReferralCommitment to…
Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese MedicineWhat is Wind ColdIdentifying the Symptoms of Wind-ColdThe Difference Between Biomedicine and TCM in Understanding VirusesAcupuncture Treatment for Wind ColdHerbal Remedies for Wind ColdSystems Change…
What is Wind in TCM Theory?External vs Internal WindWhat is Wind Cold?What is Wind Heat?What is Wind Dampness? I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as "wind" (Feng, pronounced…
Table of ContentsGB20 Acupuncture Point LocationGB20 Flexibility and Patient AccommodationsTCM Functions (Giovanni)Bio-med FunctionsResearch on Acupuncture Point GB20GB20, Optics, and Circadian RhythmGB20 and Cerebral CO2 activityGB20 Precautions and ContraindicationsVideo Example of…
SectionsUnderstanding Cervical AnatomyVertebral Column DiagramCervical Vertebrae DiagramCurrent Conventional Therapies For Neck PainConditions That May Lead To Neck SurgeryTypes of Neck SurgeriesCervical Spinal FusionAnterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF)LaminectomyLaminoplastyArtificial Disk Replacement…
Photo credit: Jessieheqi Urinary Bladder 13 (UB13, UB 13), also known as Feishu or Bladder 13 (Bl-13), is a commonly used acupuncture point, especially for lung conditions. Quick Links!LocationFunctions of…
The Dynamic Nature of Herbal PrescriptionsSynergistic Nature of Herbal FormulasModifying Herbal FormulasPreventative Use of FormulasRaw Herbs vs. Prepared Prepackaged FormsPrepackaged FormulasRaw HerbsThe Importance of Consulting a Licensed HerbalistDrug-Herb InteractionsSpecial Considerations…
Location of GB34Functions Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) TheoryBiomedical FunctionsClinical View of Acupuncture Point GB34Why I Use GB34Accessibility For Patients Lying ProneLiver and Gallbladder MeridianResearchParkinson'sHepatoprotectiveElectrical Skin ResistanceVideos on Gallbladder…
Photo Credit: Michael Raab What is QiGong?Why is Qigong Useful?Purpose of QigongThe Benefits of QigongResearch on QigongComponents of QigongIs Qi Gong Safe?Qigong and PregnancyPractice DurationUnderstanding QigongWhy Practice Qigong?The Complementary Nature…
