I have been asked by many of you to create a video on the 8 extraordinary vessels and how we can use them in clinical practice. Admittedly, in my TCM schooling days, we barely brushed over them. Apart from learning the REN & DU points, I had no idea how to utilize them to treat patients. Over [...]
In the quest for aging gracefully, there's a growing movement towards holistic approaches that honours the body's innate wisdom and vitality. Among these, Cosmetic Acupuncture ( also called Facial rejuvenation) stands out as a transformative practice. It harmonizes ancient traditions with modern science to reveal the true essence of beauty from within. Cosmetic Acupuncture is a highly [...]
I love the Heart meridian! In clinical practice, I use HT 5, HT 6 and HT 7 acupuncture points quite often in my daily protocols. In this new series on acupuncture points I cover the locations & functions of each channel. My aim is to make each point easy to locate, as well as differentiating all acupuncture [...]
I love micro systems! The entire body health reflecting on the foot, hand, belly, ear, eyes, or the teeth! Each tooth in the mouth reflects the health of our organ systems and vice versa. If a root canal is done or a tooth is extracted, it will affect the corresponding area 😔 Teeth in Chinese medicine are [...]
This is how I explain Kidney Essence (Jing) to patients. I was born 10 weeks premature with asthma and scoliosis. I was also bald until I was 2 years old and didn’t walk until I was 19th months old. In a nutshell, I was not blessed with great Kidney Essence, that’s for sure! So I have to [...]
Why is it important to understand the 5 Seasons changes, the 24 hours health clock and the 7 years life cycles according to Chinese Medicine? Because, it is extremely useful in clinical practice! These circadian cycles follow nature, which help give us clues of imbalance. It also helps us educate our patients when we are discussing disease [...]
