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26/02/2021

https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32770

In vertigo, the patient experiences spinning, loss of balance, and occasionally nausea. It can manifest in a sitting or sleeping posture, or only show once the patient stands up or walks around. The clinician should distinguish acute situations versus chronic. In acute situations, chiropractic adjus...

25/02/2021

http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/health/asthma_treatment.html

The TCM treatment strategy for asthma is based on the diagnosed disharmony patterns. Cold type asthma This type of asthma is caused by the cold evils, the therapeutic aim is to remove the cold evils by warming the lungs. In addition, this decoction helps remove the phlegm and relieve the wheezing. D...

05/02/2021

If you missed the LIVE Class today, here is the REPLAY!
Thank you for those who showed up today, you made my Heart sing! 🧡 This was so much fun as usual! Here's the link: https://acuproacademy.com/ghost-points-acupuncture/

03/02/2021

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265647687_Traditional_Chinese_Medicine_in_the_Treatment_of_ADHD

PDF | This review covers an introduction of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), focusing on... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

11/01/2021

https://drjakefratkin.com/articles/pediatrics-articles/pediatric-ear-infections-and-chinese-medicine/

Pediatric Ear Infections And Chinese Medicine - Article by Dr. Jake Paul Fratkin, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, offering consultations in person or by SKYPE

09/12/2020

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4915787/?fbclid=IwAR0vfhoNACI_1U8lflejd7ttiwsSfzDc4yFKwToiylOmsTou8R7mZn2Wco8

Intravenous administration of vitamin C has been shown to decrease oxidative stress and, in some instances, improve physiological function in adult humans. Oral vitamin C administration is typically less effective than intravenous, due in part to inferior ...

09/12/2020

http://www.itmonline.org/articles/diarrhea/diarrhea.htm

Diarrhea refers to a condition of frequent bowel movements, involving mushy, loose, or watery stool. The disorder can be subdivided into broad categories of acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea. Acute cases can be induced by eating foods that cause a gastro-intestinal reaction resulting in about .....

01/12/2020

https://drjakefratkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AAC-Hand-Out2.pdf

24/11/2020

http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/exam/cough_lung_yin.html

This is shown by a dry cough, or coughing up blood. Other symptoms include hot flushes in the afternoon, red cheeks, warm palms and soles, insomnia, night sweats, fatigue and irritability. The remedy should nourish the lungs, clear lung-heat, resolve phlegm and arrest coughing.

09/11/2020

BEETS health benefits according to Chinese Medicine nutrition 🍎

06/11/2020

Do you recommend Seed Cycling to your female patients?
🌰 In my practice, I treat a lot of women with hormonal imbalances, and many come in especially for fertility support. With each patient, I form a TCM diagnosis and an individualized treatment plan, which always includes nutrition.

🌰 Enter: Seeds and Seed Cycling!

Are you familiar with this western nutritional support to help balance women’s hormones?

🌰 Usually, 4 kind of seeds are added to the diet daily, and rotated based on the follicular and luteal phases.
- From Day 1 to Day 14 (or until ovulation): it is recommended to take 1 tablespoon each of flax seeds and pumpkin seeds daily.
- And from Day 15 (or after ovulation) to Day 28, or until menstruation starts: it’s recommended to take 1 tablespoon each sunflower and sesame seeds daily.

🌰 Lots of studies show pumpkin seeds are high in zinc which supports progesterone release and flax seeds contain lignans which block excess estrogen. Sesame seeds, also contain lignans, while sunflower seeds provide the body with selenium, assisting the liver in detoxification.

How does TCM fit into this equation?

🌰 In Chinese medicine, seeds are said to help tonify TCM Kidneys and nourish Essence, which in turn can help the reproductive system. Seeds are great for fertility. Because we need a seed to create a seed (a fetus)!

🌰 I really love that both western and eastern nutrition recommend seeds for fertility!
Below, I created a quick chart with the properties and functions of seeds and nuts according to TCM. My favourites are sunflowers seeds, almonds and pistachios. May be because all 3 lubricate the Large Intestine 😀

And if you haven’t checked out my “Complete Fertility & TCM treatments” course yet, check it out here: https://acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/the-complete-fertility-tcm-treatments-course

02/11/2020

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐉𝐢𝐚𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞.

The Three Jiao divisions. The three Jiao divisions have been well established by our Chinese Medicine history.

It is generally easy to see the divisions. By just separating the tongue into three parts.

This is the easy way.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲.

Based on Chinese Medicine theory, there are two important points:

► The upper red dot is called the umbilicus, it is called the Qi Point.
► The lower red dot is called the Zheng Qi point which originates from the Ren Channel.

And it is from these two lines that you draw a horizontal line which separates the Three Jiaos.

The Three Jiaos identified on the tongue should be in proportion with the Three Jiaos of our body. And so having these important markers makes for a more accurate diagnosis.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬?

Dr Hongchun Yin is teaching an online course where you will learn:

► The tongue’s biological holographic correspondent areas
► Diagnosis and syndrome differentiation techniques based on the tongue
► Relevant Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture treatments for each tongue pattern

For more information click the link below:

https://sustainhealthacademy.com.au/collections/online-courses/products/yins-modern-tongue-diagnostics-course

02/10/2020

補精理中肉骨茶 Ròu Gǔ Chá - Tonify the Essence, Regulate the Center Herbal Bone Broth

This is a secret recipe from my lineage.

Ingredients:
Bones, 2000g
Such as:
Pork femur
Lamb spine
Beef tail bone

Herbal Pouch:
當歸 Dang Gui, 8g
枸杞葉 Gou Qi Ye, 8g
川芎 Chuan Xiong, 7g
玉竹 Yu Zhu, 10g
生甘草 Gan Cao (raw), 5g
陳皮 Chen Pi, 2g
砂仁 Sha Ren, 2g
熟地黃 Shu Di Huang, 6g
懷牛膝 Huai Niu Xi, 6g
黨參 Dang Shen, 12g
肉桂 Rou Gui, 6g
小茴香 Xiao Hui Xiang, 6g
西洋參 Xi Yang Shen, 4g
白胡椒 Bai Hu Jiao, 9g

Preparation:
Grind the herbs into a powder mixture.
Place the mixture into a muslin pouch, 40g in each pouch.
Heat a pot of water until boiling.
Boil the bones for 5-10 minutes. Remove any scum formed.
Switch to low heat, add the herbal pouch into the pot, simmer for 4-5 hours.

Actions:
This formula is perfect for children, people with weak constitutions, Kidney Jīng deficiency, deficient heat.

Important note:
The key is to use round-shaped bones because they manifest the Heavenly Yang energies.
Use bones that contain 精 essence, such as spine, head of femur, or tail. Spine would be the best if you can find it.
Do not add salt, ginger, onion, soy sauce, vinegar or any other flavors to the broth.
The best seasons to use this formula are autumn and winter.
巴戟天 Ba Ji Tian, salt processed, 6g can be added to tonify KI Yang if needed.

Happy Mid-Autumn Day.🌕 I hope you enjoy this recipe.😃

24/09/2020

⭐️ TCM Foundation Time! ⭐️
The TCM Lung and Large Intestine relationship as Yin/Yang related systems is interesting.
- LI & LU both manifest on the skin. Environmental allergies can create itchy red skin, and chronic constipation can result in pimples on the face.
- LI & LU relate to the immune system. Probiotics reside in the Large intestine to fight bad bacterias, and Lung controls our Wei Qi (defence system).
- If LI Qi stagnates (constipation), it may result in shortness of breath affecting the LU.
- If LU Qi is deficient, LI won’t have the strength to defecate.

20/09/2020

Some thoughts on Extraordinary Vessels and Autonomic Nervous System

Extraordinary Vessels are the first channels that we develop since foetal stages. They govern our prenatal developments and maturation until our regular channels are matured. They are connected with our 元氣 Yuan Qi/Source Qi, and function as the axis, longitudes and latitudes of our sphere.

陽維 Yang Wei regulates the sympathetic nervous system. It governs the internal aspect of our relation to the world and our subjective experiences of the world. It regulates our temperature, so it treats sensation of chills and heat.

陰維 Yin Wei regulates the social aspect of the ANS. It governs the connection with the inner self. It regulates our images/evaluations of the self, so it treats painful sensation in the heart.

陽蹻 Yang Qiao regulates the sympathetic and social aspect of the ANS. It governs the active expression of the self in the world. It balances with Yin Qiao. It keeps the Yang aspects of the body flexible and relaxed and pulls against Yin Qiao so it will not become flaccid or loose.

陰蹻 Yin Qiao regulates the sympathetic and social aspect of the ANS. It governs the inner aspect/ego of the self in the world. It balances with Yang Qiao by keeping the Yin aspects of the body flexible and relaxed and pulls against Yang Qiao so it will not become flaccid or loose.

Chong Mai, Ren Mai and Du Mai are the three axil centers located on our sagittal plane. They keep us centered and grounded.

督脈 Du Mai regulates the sympathetic and social aspect of the ANS. It governs all the Yang of the entire body. It is like a father or a leader role. It regulates the ascending of Yang Qi and sends it from Ming Men to the Upper Jiao, all the way up to the top of the head. It pushes the Water Wheel up along the spine. It excites the sympathetic nervous system and allows us to positively and energetically deal with the world and stand up for ourselves.

任脈 Ren Mai regulates the parasympathetic and social aspect of the ANS. It governs all the Yin of the entire body. It is like a mother or a container/listener role. It regulates the descending of Yang Qi and gathers it into the Lower Jiao. It calms the heart spirit and soothes the sympathetic nervous system. It allows the parasympathetic nervous system to process turbidity and send it downwards. It also regulates our emotions and internal processes.

沖脈 Chong Mai primarily regulates the parasympathetic aspect of the ANS. It deals with the "core" of the self, aka our authenticity. It governs the dynamics and rhythms of our essence, Yin and Yang, also the arrival and rhythms of the Heavenly Yin Water, which affects our maturation, reproduction and spreading of the Liver Qi. It governs the pre-natal aspect of the self and assist other systems to regulate all three aspects of the ANS on a deep level.

帶脈 Dai Mai regulates the parasympathetic and social aspect of the ANS. It loosens during pregnancy in women and tightens afterwards. It sets boundaries between the self and the world. It secures Yuan Qi above the Middle Jiao and prevents it from leaking downwards. It holds warmth and space for the world that we interact with and assist the Middle Jiao to process it.

17/09/2020

https://www.heandsheeatclean.com/probiotic-rich-fermented-cinnamon-apples

These Probiotic-Rich Fermented Cinnamon Apples taste like apple pie and they are so healthy! This is the perfect recipe for those who are interested in fermented foods because the recipe is so simple and the flavor is great.