PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - Kinesiology testing 09:36 What Chinese herbs would you use to treat an inflammation? 14:37 Berberine 16:56 Scutellarin 21:31 Fish Oil 32:43 Ginger 35:13 Garlic 36:51 Turmeric 38:23 Cardamom 39:52 Green Tea 42:16 Rosemary 42:58 Cinnamon 45:43 Uric Acid 47:00 Antibodies 48:47 The dawn effect 52:19 Recommendation on Green Tea? 53:14 Rosemary... Continue Reading →
Guasha, Sex, Qi and more. Balancing Point 5.18.13
Acupuncture and guasha for facial rejuvenation. Daoist and Chinese medicine take on vitality through sex and/or masturbation. Qi - differing opinions on its existence and at the very least what it actually is in a martial arts sense. The three essential nutrients needed for a healthy heart - magnesium, fish oil and Vitamin D. Benefits... Continue Reading →
Aging and Blood Stasis. Balancing Point 6.25.12
Bringing two worlds together: acupuncturists with hospital privileges. Yan De-xin's work on blood stasis as the proximate cause of age related degeneration. Early signs of aging that will direct treatment plan: scaly dry skin. Varicose veins. Cough and wheezing. Daybreak diarrhea with sore low back and knees. Vertigo, dizziness, headache, poor memory, loss of sleep and... Continue Reading →
Neurodegenerative diseases Part 2. Balancing Point 3.12.12
Prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia. Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s. ALS. MS. Lifestyle, herbs, acupuncture. Legal pharmaceuticals and brain health. Overmedication. The health pyramid and moving away from dementia risk. Jing, preservation of the vital essence and aging. Stress reduction. Prioritizing a healthy lifestyle. Early warning sign and tests. Foods and supplements for prevention. Laboratory tests for dementia... 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 →
Krill, fish oil. Hypothyroidism. Psoriasis. Herniated disc. Rheumatoid arthritis. Balancing Point 10.27.11
Striving for critical mass in health care change. Krill omega 3 for brain health. Best foods for health in the fall. Newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, several considerations. Looking at cancer. Goiters. Psoriasis internal and external. Treating a bulging herniated disc with acupuncture. Rheumatoid arthritis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live... 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 →