So, let’s continue our discussion on wind-heat, as we have discussed the concept of “wind” and “wind cold” in previous articles. What is Wind Heat?… Read More »Wind Heat – A Cold? Acupuncture Explained Easy
Understanding Wind-Cold in Traditional Chinese Medicine Let’s continue our exploration of Wind Cold (or Wind-Cold) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In our previous article, we… Read More »Wind Cold, The Common Cold – Acupuncture Explained Easy
I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as “wind” (Feng, pronounced “Fung”), specifically what is wind as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and… Read More »What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy
GB20 is a point I used frequent in the clinic. It is also on of the points that does not require deep insertions of the… Read More »GallBladder 20 (GB20) Acupuncture Point: Location, Useful Functions 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… Read More »UB13 AcuPoint: Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
The Dynamic Nature of Herbal Prescriptions First rule of thumb when prescribing herbs for patients: This formula is for the symptoms the patient currently has,… Read More »Prescribing Herbs With Safety and Effectiveness in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Breathing into the lower Dantian is a practice rooted in martial arts like Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Location… Read More »What Is The DanTian? Easy Breathing Technique In 1 minute
Acupuncture point GB34, known as Yanglingquan, or “Hill Spring”, is a significant point in the treatment of many conditions locally, along the channel, and within… Read More »Acupuncture Point GB34: Location, Practical Functions, Benefits, and Uses
Photo Credit: Michael Raab We’ve been discussing Tai Chi quite a bit, so let’s delve into Qigong. After reading this article you’ll have a better… Read More »What Is QiGong? Your Helpful Guide To Understanding This Time Tested Exercise
In the practice of acupuncture, precise measurement is crucial to accurately find acupuncture points. How do you find acupuncture points? One of the unique measurement… Read More »What is a Cun? An Effective Way To Find Acupuncture Points