Stroke. Fibromyalgia. The six depressions. Vascular age. Taking pulses. Pulse wave velocity test. Cardiovascular episodes. Maintaining free flow of qi, blood, and bodily fluids for health. Leaky gut and mental/emotional issues. Autism. MSG. Gut-brain connection. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about... Continue Reading →
Parathyroid, Bone Mass, Pharmaceuticals and more. Balancing Point 1.18.13
Best ways to stay healthy: plenty of sleep, de-stress, take Vitamin D. Stress and anxiety. Catabolic hormones. Parathyroid. Calcium. Bone mass. Reading labs. Bodily toxicity. Dementia. DHA. Beta-carotenoids. True effects of pharmaceuticals. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine,... Continue Reading →
Fatty Liver, Heart Health, Salt and more. Balancing Point 12.28.12
Fatty liver. Vitamin D. Shifting energetic systems. Interpreting lab results. Liver fire. Permanent weight loss. Detoxification. Bowel health. Liver and gallbladder support. Flax seed. Blood pressure. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements. Rheumatoid arthritis. High quality salt. Heart tonics. Finger warts. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing... Continue Reading →
Stress, Nature of Truth, Migraines and more. Balancing Point 12.21.12.
Holiday stress. Creating your reality. Focusing your attention. Dwell in the truth. The dao de jing. Goodness and badness. Eight hugs a day. Migraines. Detox and weight loss. 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. ... Continue Reading →
Headaches, Diarrhea, IP-6 and more. Balancing Point 12.7.12
Headaches. Root vs. branch of a problem. Stress-induced diarrhea. “Cock’s crow diarrhea.” Toxicity as cause for numerous disorders. Leaky gut. IP-6. “Hallelujah symptoms.” Follow-up self-care. Iron levels. Cancer treatment support. Eustachian tube blockage. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese... Continue Reading →
Orthopedic Treatment, HPV, Hormones and more. Balancing Point 11.16.12
Five branches of medicine. Detoxification. Cultural toxicity. Anxiety. Most common uses for acupuncture. Importance of second and third opinions. Orthopedic treatments. Projecting/sucking qi. Manifestations of qi. HPV. Hormone production and conversion. DHEA. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine,... Continue Reading →
Empowerment, Frozen Shoulder, Self Care and more. Balancing Point 10.26.12
Finding purpose. Empowerment. “Know thyself.” Becoming your values. Frozen shoulder. Gil Hedley “Fuzz Talk.” Tui na. Physical therapy. Electroacupuncture. Frank Butler. Oligo fructose. Self-healing. Self-care. Detoxification. Neurodegenerative diseases. Early detection. The time of hibernation. Moxa at ren 6 and stomach 36. Earlier and earlier puberty. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine.... 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 →
Gut Health, Flu Shots, Colon Cancer and more. Balancing Point 10.12.12
Terminology: cleanse vs. detox vs. fast. Gut health is the core of overall health. Leaky gut. Gut’s impact on immune health. Five element/five phase theory. Flu shots. Vitamin D. Avoiding colon cancer and cancerous growth. Bowel flora. Probiotics. Fermented food. Gallbladder bile. Antacids. Importance of stomach acid. Internal organ massage. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western... Continue Reading →
Healthcare Costs, Fasting, Power and more. Balancing Point 6.28.12
Measuring magnesium. MMSE test for diagnosing and predicting dementia. The cost of healthcare. Preventative vs. curative care. “Effortless power.” Benefits of fasting. Vegetable vs. fruit fasts. 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 →
Cataracts, Weight Loss, Addiction and more. Balancing Point 6.14.12
The force of intention. The power and purpose of inquiry. Sprained ankle. Addictive nature of sugar and wheat. Cataracts. Macular degeneration. Antioxidants. Detoxing. Eye floaters. Bubbling spring point. Acupuncture for weight loss. Will power—“zhi” in the kidneys. Addiction recovery. Diabetes causes. PTSD. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The... Continue Reading →
Kidney Stones and Gout. Balancing Point 4.30.12
Kidney health: overworked, undernourished, low grade infections, alkaline urine, stones, flushing, lithotripsy. Occult infections. Gout, high uric acid levels and cardiovascular disease. Simple kidney cleanse protocol to flush stones and deposits. How to support kidney function and prevent kidney stone formation. Children, obesity and type 2 diabetes in the news. Calories are not created equal.... Continue Reading →
Spring and the Wood Element. Balancing Point 4.16.12
Spring and the Wood Element, another conversation with Anastacia White. Saturation of healthful eating into mass media. A very high-energy time. Cultivating the energy coming from the ground. Anger and frustration as a result of excess energy. Wood element in relation to the cosmos: Thunder, wind, fluctuating weather, the planet Jupiter. Expansiveness. Night-focus. Trees. Rigidity,... Continue Reading →
Pain Management, Protein, Kawasaki Disease and more. Balancing Point 4.12.12
Corydalin/Yan Hu Suo. Pain management. Binaural beats. Qi stagnation. Liver depression. Kawasaki disease. Statins. Heart disease. Diabetes. Gluten intolerance. High-lectin foods. Pea protein. Rice proteins. Bowel micro-flora. Probiotics. Bowel disease. The master cleanse. Breaking fasts. Curbing sweet tooth. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk... Continue Reading →
Vitamin B, Cholesterol, Reproductive Health and more. Balancing Point 4.5.12
Xin: “the heart-mind.” Toxicity. B-12 deficiency, folate deficiency, and niacin deficiency. Kidney function. Protein imbalance. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Detoxing from cigarettes and soda. Lung yin deficiency and lung heat. Niacin and mental health. Cholesterol. Patient advocacy. Bodily polarity. Intention. Acupuncture and reproductive health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.... 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 →
Books: Making the most of Spring
Book discussed on the Balancing Point radio show March 19, 2012: Foundations of Health by Christopher Hobbs Staying Healthy with the Seasons by Elson Haas The Detox Diet by Elson Haas and Daniella Chace The Seasonal Detox Diet by Carrie L’Esperance
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 →
Antibiotics. E.Coli. Metal detox. Balance method. Childhood asthma, eczema and more. Balancing Point 6.9.11
Benefits of antibiotics. Overuse of prescription drugs. Child with fever. Why E.coli is a concern. Metal detox. Mercury vapors in the mouth. Dental amalgams. Different systems of Chinese Medicine, balance method, classical Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine. Childhood asthma, eczema with Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine treatment to address many common ailments. Benefits of tea, green,... Continue Reading →
The Balancing Point 2.3.11 Advanced acupuncture theories. Diabetes. Fatty liver. Damp, phlegm and more.
The Study of Being workshop. Year of the Hare. Discovering the forces that run our lives. Collateral channels and advanced acupuncture theories. Different results with different acupuncturists. Diabetes on the rise, increased 10% in last two years. 35% of adults over 30 are now considered pre-diabetic. Study on glucose, fructose and fatty liver, findings -... Continue Reading →