The Heart in TCM and Biomedicine Explained
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the heart’s role is quite similar to how we view heart function in biomedical terms, and in this… Read More »The Heart in TCM and Biomedicine Explained
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Wind Heat – A Cold? Acupuncture Explained Easy
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
Wind Cold, The Common 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
What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy
I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as “wind” (Feng in Mandarin, pronounced “Fung”), specifically what is wind as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine… Read More »What is Wind Pathogen in TCM – Acupuncture Explained Easy
Acupoint YinTang – Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
What is Yintang? Yintang (EX-HN3) is used on a daily basis clinically, as it provides a sense of calmness and stress relief for a majority… Read More »Acupoint YinTang – Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
GallBladder 20 (GB20) Acupuncture Point: Location, Useful Functions and Benefits
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
UB13 (BL-13) Acupuncture Point: Location, Functions, and Benefits
Photo credit: Jessieheqi Urinary Bladder 13 (UB13), also known as Feishu or Bladder 13 (Bl-13), is a commonly used acupuncture point, especially for lung conditions/… Read More »UB13 (BL-13) Acupuncture Point: Location, Functions, and Benefits
Prescribing Herbs With Safety and Effectiveness in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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)
Powerful DanTian Breathing Techniques You Can Do Easily In 1 minute
Breathing into the lower Dantian is a practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and martial arts like Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Location… Read More »Powerful DanTian Breathing Techniques You Can Do Easily In 1 minute
Acupuncture Point GB34: Location, Practical Functions, Benefits, and Uses
Acupuncture point GB34, known as Yanglingquan, is a significant point in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) located on the Gallbladder meridian. This article explores the location,… Read More »Acupuncture Point GB34: Location, Practical Functions, Benefits, and Uses