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Q&A 5/18/23 Allergies, Sepsis & eGFR and Kidney Health

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: When is it best to just live with allergies and keep hiking and gardening eyes water.  How can you avoid sepsis if in a hospital, leave quickly?  I bought the sweet spot book. I was going over my blood test and realized that I have a 60 on the eGFR range and IContinueContinue reading “Q&A 5/18/23 Allergies, Sepsis & eGFR and Kidney Health”

Aging & Longevity (Chinese Medicine’s Kidney System). Balancing Point 5.7.12

Aging and longevity and the “Kidney System” and “blood stasis” in Chinese medicine and translation to Western biomedicine. Endocrine system. Chinese medicine statements of fact explained. Kidneys store essence. Kidneys govern fluids and water. Kidneys govern the absorption of qi. Kidneys govern the bones. Kidneys govern agility. Fear is the orientation of the kidneys. TheContinueContinue reading “Aging & Longevity (Chinese Medicine’s Kidney System). Balancing Point 5.7.12”

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.ContinueContinue reading “Kidney Stones and Gout. Balancing Point 4.30.12”

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.ContinueContinue reading “Vitamin B, Cholesterol, Reproductive Health and more. Balancing Point 4.5.12”

Autoimmune and Inflammation. Balancing Point 4.2.12

Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases on the rise. “Autogens”. Pathogenesis, toxic environmental factors. Diet and lifestyle. Behcet’s disease and cow’s milk proteins. Translating TCM terminology “wind, damp-heat & phlegm.”  Herbal medicine and classical formulas for autoimmune disorders and inflammation, i.e. systemic lupus, MS, ALS, collagen diseases, kidney damage, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, anti-baterial, anti-viral, respiratory tract support,ContinueContinue reading “Autoimmune and Inflammation. Balancing Point 4.2.12”

Krill Oil, Clearing Heat, Gut Health and more. Balancing Point 3.22.12

Equinox. Vision. Clearing heat. Heart-kidney disharmony. Scaly, itchy skin. Cooling vitamins and supplements. Krill oil. Bubbling urine. Kidney health. Urine colors. Warming up muscles. Study on lutein and zeaxanthin from the British Journal of Nutrition. EGCG. Gut health. Probiotics. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point healthContinueContinue reading “Krill Oil, Clearing Heat, Gut Health and more. Balancing Point 3.22.12”

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 irregularContinueContinue reading “Electrolytes, vitamin D and heart health, GM food and more. The Balancing Point 1.19.12”