We're about to embark together on the hardest part of Chinese medicine diagnosis: taking the pulse. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. This is a hard one. It is a very difficult part of TCM, and we all struggle with it. Including myself, but I wanted to give you today the basics on how to take a [...]
As an acupuncture student, mastering TCM diagnosis can feel like one of the most challenging aspects of your schooling. With so many intricate patterns to differentiate and subtle symptoms to interpret, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Understanding how to connect diagnostic tools like tongue and pulse analysis with syndrome patterns takes time and practice. But it's also [...]
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on SpotifyListen on YouTube Listen on Amazon Music 🔗Links mentioned in this episode: FREE Zang-Fu Organs Pattern PDF Chinese Medicine Made Easy Book TCM Foundation & Diagnosis in Depth Classes Show Notes In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the art of diagnosis holds the key to unlocking the path toward [...]
Why can't I get pregnant even though all my tests and my husband's tests come back perfect? How come I get headaches once a week? Why do I get menstruation cramps and I can't even get up the first two days of my period because I'm in so much pain? How come I always so fatigued? WHY, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
