Today I want to dive into the 10 most common questions we ask each patient and how to differentiate each answer to form a TCM diagnosis. Because once we have the right diagnosis, we can select the right acupuncture points. There is no wrong treatment in TCM, only the wrong diagnosis. This is why it's really important. [...]
Are you familiar with the 5 spirits in Chinese medicine? In TCM school, these are not studied in-depth. Unfortunately, in school, the Spirits tend to be quickly brushed over. However, this oversight is regrettable, because they're exceptionally useful in clinical practice to support our patients. According to Chinese medicine's 5 elements theory, each Spirit corresponds to 5 [...]
Back when I was in TCM school, my teachers used to say there are no wrong treatments in Chinese medicine, only the wrong diagnosis. The key to a successful outcome for all our patients starts with the diagnosis, and that's probably the hardest part in Chinese medicine. Today, I'm diving deep into the heart of Chinese medicine [...]
We have 5 elements in Chinese medicine corresponding to five main archetypes or personalities. How is this relevant in clinical practice diagnosis and treatment? What is your archetype or your personality according to Chinese medicine? This is what we're gonna talk about today, and I'm really excited because I love this subject and I think it's fascinating. Often [...]
What's the difference between excess DAMPNESS and excess PHLEGM in Chinese medicine and how do we treat them? I get asked this question all the time by my students 😍 Together, dampness and phlegm have similar symptoms, tongue, and pulse. Unfortunately, it's not easy to treat either of them. We need acupuncture, food and herbs for this! [...]
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