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11. The Origins of TCM, Herbology & Living Meditation with Dr. Jenelle Kim


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Dr. Kim is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and is Nationally Board Certified in Herbology, Oriental Medicine, and Acupuncture. She has been featured in such publications as Forbes, Allure, Meditation Magazine, and Time. Dr. Kim completed extensive training in East Asia under some of the most respected doctors and is devoted to integrating the philosophy and medical wisdom of East Asia with the advancements of Western medicine to positively affect the lives of others.

As one the pioneers in natural beauty and wellness industry, Dr. Kim has formulated some of the first all-natural luxury products carried in high-end spas across the world including Ritz Carlton, Four Season, and Mandarin Oriental.

Dr. Kim is also a best-selling author of Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation, which is available globally in six languages. In her book, she breaks down the principles of Myung Sung, offering a way to achieve a life of balance and happiness by enjoying the positive benefits of meditation every minute of every day. Dr. Kim’s unique approach to meditation combines lessons on movement and natural medicine learned from a lifetime of experience studying Eastern philosophy, Eastern medicine, and martial arts.

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SHOWNOTES:

04:40 — Introduction to Dr. Kim’s Work

07:57 — Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

  • What is TCM?
  • Where does TCM come from?
  • Healing modalities TCM includes
  • 17:27 — Herbology in TCM

    • How acupuncture and herbal medicine are connected and work in synergy
    • The best way to use herbs to support our bodies during different seasons
    • Why herbal formulas created by master herbologists are especially beneficial
    • 26:19 — Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation

      • What does Myung Sung mean?
      • What is living meditation?
      • What are the 8 keys to living meditation?
      • Dr. Kim’s practice for starting to incorporate living meditation into your life today
      • Resources:

        • Website: jenellekim.com
        • Instagram: drjenellemkim
        • Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation by Dr. Jenelle Kim (Book)
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