Dementia. Acupuncture for stress relief. Grounding out. Hugging trees. Human touch. Lymphatic massage. De-frazzling. Castaneda. “Stop the world.” The power of contemplation. Vitamin D and kidney stones. Dehydration. Calcium buildup. Types of kidney stones. Passing kidney stones. Dietary modifications for kidney stones. Evening primrose oil. Dietary and medical “fads.” Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Types... Continue Reading →
Allergenic Foods, ALS, Depression and more. Balancing Point 10.19.12
Eliminating allergenic foods. Detoxification. Supplements to pull out toxins. Chelation. Link between pesticides and neurological conditions. Herbs for DNA repair. ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Chlordane. Heavy metal testing. Depression. Qi stagnation. Individualized diagnosis. Statin use. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional... Continue Reading →
The Healing Process, Heat, Cholesterol, and more. Balancing Point 9.21.12
Diseases engendered by lifestyle. Simultaneous diagnoses. Environmental toxicity. Stress. Anxiety. Generalized inflammation. Types of heat. What is healing? Symptom relief vs. true health. Three stages of healing: relief, correction, maintenance. Cholesterol. Advertising. Ever-worsening allergies. Facial tics. Acupuncture for babies and children. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing... Continue Reading →
Heat, Allergies, Immune Health and more. Balancing Point 7.6.12
Heat rash. Clearing summer heat. Trapped heat. Seasonal allergies. Antihistamines. Injection therapies. Micro acupuncture systems. Balancing the immune system. Shonishin technique. Pressure points for allergies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John... Continue Reading →
Seasonal sleep, Arginine, Bell’s Palsy and more. Balancing Point 5.10.12
Finding our source assumptions. Whole health. Mental health. Nature of reality. Seasonal sleep adjustment. Konjac mannan. Arginine. Causes of Multiple sclerosis. Phytic acid. IP-6. Chelation. Nose tickle. Liver discomfort. Bell’s Palsy. Trigeminal nerve. Blood pressure. Beet roots, celery, cucumber. Iron. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point... Continue Reading →
Making the Most of Spring. Balancing Point 3.19.12
Spring seasonal advice. How to maximize your energy for spring. Minimizing risk. Five element theory. Liver & gallbladder systems. Importance of having a high functioning liver and gallbladder. Holistic and Western points of view. Life vision. Keys to successfully creating your life. Vision -> goal -> plan -> action. Grounding. Earthing. Increasing exercise. Detoxing. Balancing... Continue Reading →
Blood Sugar, Alcohol, Allergies and more. Balancing Point 3.8.12
Blood sugar. Blood glucose tests: A1C, GITT, GTT. Diabetes. Hypoglycemia. Antihistamines. Seasonal allergies. Anti-inflammatory diet. Carotenoids. Alcohol and dementia. Preparing for spring. Seasonal living. Gallbladder pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr.... Continue Reading →
Electrolytes, vitamin D and heart health, GM food and more. The Balancing Point 1.19.12
The totality of approach in Chinese Medicine. Helicobacter Pylori. Ulcers. Electrolytes. Kidneys. Vitamin D and heart health. Chinese Medicine and dentistry. Allergy-causing potential of GM food. Abdominal pain. Importance of palpation in diagnosis. Magnesium deficiencies. Iodine in women’s health. White vs. red light for sleep and health. Tendons and the liver. Pulse-taking. Recommendations for irregular... Continue Reading →
Allergies, arthritis, winter seasonal advice and more. Balancing Point 12.1.11
CEU course on diabetes this weekend with Dr. Nieters in Sacramento. Cat allergy. igE and igG. Several protocols for allergy treament. Foods and supplements that block the release of histamines. Arthritis and diabetes, three week program to clear inflammation and primary method of treatment is herbal medicine and dietary change. Heberden's nodes (swollen joints). Intestinal... Continue Reading →
Lyme, skin disorders, immunity, allergies and much more. Balancing Point 11.3.11
Oldest known case of Lyme disease. Skin problems, actinic keratosis, psoriasis. Immunity, vaccines, cell mediated immunity, humoral immunity. Eggplant extract in skin cancer treatments. Rise of food allergies, peanut allergies, asthma, food sensitivities. IBS, ulcerative colitis (UC). Drawing toxins out thru the skin, kidney damage. PSA test information. Walnuts. Post-stroke recovery with acupuncture. Traditional Chinese... Continue Reading →
Moxa. Soy. Allergies. Mushrooms. Lung Health. Balancing Point 10.13.11
Healthcare freedom. Benefits of moxa (Chinese mugwort herb) and moxabustion therapy to stimulate acupuncture points and help to resolve cold weather issues, fatigue, menstrual pain, insomnia and improve constitutional strength. "Always keep Zusanli wet." Access to nutritional supplements. Tui na massage. Soy. Allergy shiners: dark circles around the eyes. Difficulty burping. Benefits of baking soda. ... Continue Reading →
Uterine prolapse. Seasonal allergies. Gua sha therapy. Cancer support and more. Balancing Point 4.7.11
Pain in torso, right side. Uterine prolapse. Seasonal allergies. Spring seasonal advice. Wheat, bread, allergenic foods and enzymes. Many benefits of magnesium. Gua sha, Chinese medicine technique. Benefits of dancing. Benefits of napping. Chinese medicine to support cancer therapies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health... Continue Reading →
The Balancing Point 2.17.11 Heart disease. Low fat diets. Inflammatory disease. Lectins. Magnesium and more.
Staying on course with your vision. Join John at the New Living Expo and the World Qigong/TCM Congress. Creating critical mass. Heart disease and heart attack and the error of the low fat diet. Looking at the root of inflammatory disease, gluten intolerance, food sensitivities, arthritis, eczema, asthma, Crohn's, IBS, joint problems, diabetes. Mouth abscess.... Continue Reading →