A blood test, specifically a CBC test, is very useful for TCM practitioners. The most basic CBC test gives the red blood cells (RBCs),...

A common disorder that I encounter with patients concerns their blood sugar. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is vital in keeping...

Kidney Essence is the substance and foundation underlying the entire human life. It is considered the innermost aspect of humans that...

One of the most fascinating aspects of TCM is how the ancient healers used nature and the cyclical nature of time as their main sources...

…In the West, most people gravitate to putting some appendage on an area that is diseased. Bruises or infections should come to mind....

In the past two blogs, I’ve written about different herbs/formulas and their use in treating common ailments like cough or constipation....

…We will continue on with our discussion focusing on the use of herbs or herbal formulas for generic TCM diagnoses. In my practice, I see...

One topic that I have been meaning to write more about is Herbs and the significant part they play in TCM treatment, especially in China....

In these crazy days, where there seems to be a daily crisis, many of my patients just want to soothe their emotions. The most common...

The Leg ShaoYang meridian is one of my favorite channels to treat because of the diversity of physical and emotional diseases that it can...

…Now, when I first started practicing, my first inclination in treating pain, in any area, was to just treat the source of pain. I was...

My purpose in writing about important differences between Western Medicine and TCM is not to minimize the way medicine is practiced in...

...As far as non-pain related disorders, I chose to explain to them (and still do) that Acupuncture and Herbs (Herbology) affects higher...

To this day, I continue steadfastly in my effort to bridge the gap of understanding between TCM and Western Medicine. When I started this...

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