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Top 12 Teas Health Benefits in TCM (Nature, Flavour, Actions)

By |2026-07-28T12:03:11-07:00July 28, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Chinese medicine food cures|

Many years ago, I lived and worked in Morocco, where the summer temperatures regularly climbed above 35°C (95°F). Despite the intense heat, one of my favourite daily rituals was drinking traditional Moroccan mint tea. At first, it seemed completely backwards. Why would anyone drink a steaming hot beverage on such a hot day? The answer perfectly illustrates [...]

The Most Powerful Distal Points in Acupuncture

By |2026-07-14T12:10:45-07:00July 14, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points|

Have you ever wondered why you can needle a point near the ankle and completely relieve neck pain? Or why treating the hand can improve a toothache or sinus congestion? If you've ever been amazed by how distal acupuncture points work, you're not alone. In fact, they're some of my favorite tools to use in clinic because [...]

Bi Syndrome Made Easy: How to Diagnose & Treat Pain in TCM

By |2026-06-30T12:03:02-07:00June 30, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Chinese medicine foundation and diagnosis|

If you've ever treated a patient with arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, or pain that seems to worsen every time the weather changes, you've treated Bi syndrome. And yet, despite how common it is in clinical practice, Bi syndrome is one of those topics that can feel overwhelming when you're in school. Is it Wind? Cold? Damp? [...]

Acupuncture Treatments for Insomnia

By |2026-06-16T12:01:19-07:00June 16, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Acupuncture Treatments|

Today, we’re diving into something that affects millions worldwide: insomnia. If you’ve ever struggled with sleep or supported patients who do, you know this goes far beyond just feeling tired. Insomnia impacts every layer of health: your energy, your emotional resilience, your hormonal balance, your digestion, and even your ability to heal. Over time, it can create [...]

The Chinese Medicine Nutrition Guide I Wish I Had In TCM School

By |2026-06-10T00:28:35-07:00June 10, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Chinese medicine food cures|

When I was studying TCM (back in 2000… boy, I'm old 🤪), nutrition was always presented as important, but no one really taught us how to actually use it in clinic. We learned patterns, points, and herbs, but when it came time to tell patients what to eat? I remember thinking: "Okay… but what do I actually [...]

The Acupuncture Cheat Sheet I Wish I Had in TCM School

By |2026-06-08T08:10:52-07:00June 5, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points, Acupuncture Treatments, Tips & Tricks|

When I was studying TCM (back in 2000, boy, I'm old 🤪), there was no internet. No YouTube. No AcuPro Academy (obviously!) and no cute colour-coded guides. Just massive textbooks, handwritten notes, and a lot of staring at the ceiling, hoping the information would magically stick in my brain. And when I first started practicing? I wish [...]

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