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LA County Confirms No Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedules

January 2026 Update Following recent national headlines about potential changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, Los Angeles County health officials have issued a clear clarification: there are no changes to immunization…

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January 5, 2026

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What is Liver Qi? Traditional Chinese Medicine Explained

When we talk about the Liver, it’s important to recognize that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and biomedicine describe the same organ in completely different ways. Both systems work with the…

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November 30, 2025

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H5 Bird Flu Confirmed In First Human – Los Angeles County

Quick LinksHow to Protect Yourself H5 Bird FluInformation from the CDC: Monitoring H5 Bird Flu in the U.S.Current Situation and RiskConfirmed Human Cases in the U.S. (2024 Outbreak)Breakdown of Cases…

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December 23, 2024

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Wind Heat – A Cold? Acupuncture Explained Easy

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…

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September 3, 2024

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Wind Cold, The Common Cold – Acupuncture Explained Easy

Let's continue our exploration of Wind Cold (or Wind-Cold) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In our previous article, we introduced the concept of Wind and defined it from both a…

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August 18, 2024

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What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy

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…

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August 16, 2024

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UB13 AcuPoint: Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

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…

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July 1, 2024

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What is Edema? An Easy Guide to Pitting vs. Non-Pitting Edema

Edema occurs when fluid leaks from cells in your body and accumulates in the surrounding tissues1. This can be due to a variety of factors, including medical conditions, medication side…

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June 18, 2024

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Immune System, Fall Season, and Wei Qi

In the beginning of Fall, I am always looking for ways to improve my immune system. One of the ways that is done is through our Wei Qi! (“Way Chi”…

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September 22, 2023

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LA County Confirms No Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedules

What is Liver Qi? Traditional Chinese Medicine Explained

H5 Bird Flu Confirmed In First Human – Los Angeles County

Wind Heat – A Cold? Acupuncture Explained Easy

Wind Cold, The Common Cold – Acupuncture Explained Easy

What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy

UB13 AcuPoint: Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits

What is Edema? An Easy Guide to Pitting vs. Non-Pitting Edema

Immune System, Fall Season, and Wei Qi

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