PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/ALgozSStiNw Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:25 Uric Acid blood test 05:58 Uric acid and cardiovascular disease connection 10:01 Physiological effects of uric acid 11:23 Foods that increase uric acid 11:54 Alopurinol medication 14:28 Colchicine 16:42 4 Stages of high uric acid 20:29 Vitamin C 21:45 Quercetin 24:44 Luteolin 27:09 Tart Cherry 28:00... Continue Reading →
Q&A 4/19/22 Arthritis and TCM and What’s the Best Form of Magnesium to Take?
Podcast Highlights: 02:30:05 What is TCM's model of care for arthritis and what is causing the imbalance? And can it be reversed? What would be a combined treatment using functional medicine and TCM involved? 33:38:29 What's the best form of magnesium to take? Full video of webinar: https://youtu.be/PogvERp7BLw Podcast Highlights: 02:30:05 What is TCM's model... Continue Reading →
Arthritis, Incontinence, Vitamin D and more. Balancing Point 11.9.12
Heberden's node. Osteoarthritis of the finger joints. Genetic component vs. simple wear and tear. Inflammatory component. Treating the entire body system. Adressing systemic problems, rather than just diseases. Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis. Ei type pain. Incontinence: causes, prevention, remedies. Prolapse. Insidious inflammation. Cholesterol. Dangers of vasectomies. Vitamin D levels. Active vs. passive Vitamin D forms.... Continue Reading →
Detoxification: Lymph, Blood, Inflammation. Balancing Point 3.26.12
Guided detoxification program. Informed consent. A gentle approach to detoxification. Thinning and the lymph and lymphatic massage.Far infrared. Heat. Dry brushing. Burning fat releases toxins into the bloodstream, cleansing the blood. Clearing inflammation. Balancing leptin and ghrelin and regulating food intake and satiation. Stress, cortisol and fat-burning. Chronic arthritis and inflammatory conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),... Continue Reading →
Supplements, arthritis, anxiety and more. The Balancing Point 2.9.12
Painful tongue. Burning mouth syndrome. Fish and krill oil. GM Food. FDA. Vitamin and Supplement regulation. False findings about vitamins and supplements. Arthritis. Digital swelling. Hot and cold bi. Gluten free. Aikido. Energy flows. Diet. Anxiety. Nervousness. Depression. Antidepressants. Practicing mindfulness. Ceasing thought. Chai hu jia long mu tang. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective,... 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 →
Diabetes cure? Dairy products. Psoriasis. Ear tubes and more. Balancing Point 6.30.11
Is there a cure for Type 1 Diabetes using the TB vaccine? Combining certain common pharmaceuticals causes huge leap in blood sugars. Herbal formula and long term chronic fatigue. Milk, yogurt, kefir, casein, whey, butter and ghee. Health benefits of chocolate. Several concerns for patients with psoriasis. Simple treatment for psoriasis. Goat milk. Alternatives for... Continue Reading →
Chinese medicine terminology explained. Anemia. Milk and more. Balancing Point 6.16.11
The language of Chinese medicine arising from the context of the natural world. Pathogenic damp, wind invasions, bi syndrome, impediment conditions. Different types of arthritis. Treating damp conditions. Spleen dampness and kidney deficiency. Difficulty tolerating heat. Lab test review. Vitamin B-12 deficiency, macrocytic anemia, large red cells, pernicious anemia. Resistant bacteria. Milk. Explosion of biomedical... Continue Reading →
Pain 101. Balancing Point 5.30.11
Pain 101. What is pain. WHO recommends acupuncture for pain syndromes: arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, colitis, dental pain, eye pain, facial pain, facial palsy, fibromyalgia, headache, irritable bowel syndrome, low back pain, menstrual pain, migraine pain, osteoarthritis, PMS, breast tenderness, sciatica, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, tonsillitis, tooth pain, trigeminal neuralgia, wrist pain. Mainstream... Continue Reading →
Heart attack risk. Thyroid function and fertility. Arthritis pain. Fish oil. Stroke risk and more. Balancing Point 3.24.11
Concerns about dental x-rays. Risk vs. reward, heart attack rate increase. Scanner or pat down? Thyroid function and fertility. Arthritis and pain. Willpower and self control. Reaction versus response. Adrenal fatigue from TCM perspective. How much fish oil to take. Bad cholesterol and stroke risk in women – no link. Fructose intolerance, children with gas... 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 →