The Stomach and Large Intestine in Chinese medicine are very much related! They're both part of the digestive system, one at the beginning and the other at the end. In the Chinese medicine 24-hour health clock, they follow each other, with LI being activated from 5 to 7 am (when we're supposed to empty our bowels), and [...]
Primary Amenorrhea is the complete absence of a women's period, where she never ever had one to begin with. Secondary Amenorrhea is more common, and is often diagnosed if a women's period stops for more than 3 months in a row. Check out my post on the basic TCM treatment protocols for Amenorrhea for more in depth [...]
I think all students have some kind of Spleen Qi deficiency. Either brought on by overthinking, overstudying, or eating too much sugar! Such is the student's life. I was no exception in TCM College. I definitely had SP Qi deficiency with excess Dampness. You can read my funny Spleen story here! Nowadays in my practice, I see [...]
Diet is at the centre of our health and Chinese medicine advocates a nutrition that is geared specifically to each unique person. These posts are all on TCM food cures and herbal medicine, according to patterns of diagnosis. I add to this page on a regular basis, so if you don't want to miss out, sign up [...]
These posts are great to review your TCM foundation, causes of diseases, and Chinese medicine diagnosis. Wether you're a student who needs a better understanding of how TCM works, or a new practitioner who needs help with diagnosis, I have you all covered! I add to this page on a regular basis, so if you don't want [...]
These posts are great for reviewing your Acupuncture theory, meridian pathways, and acupuncture points functions & locations, and for taking an in-depth look at the Special Points. I have also added complementary Acupuncture therapies like Moxa & Cupping. I add to this page regularly, so if you don't want to miss out, sign up to get my updates (at the [...]
