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Have you ever wondered why you feel energized at dawn? Or why do you thrive at night instead? According to TCM, the answer lies in the natural rhythms and cycles that surround us.

In this episode, we explore these rhythms and how we can align with them to optimize our well-being and stay in harmony with nature and our internal clocks. Join me today, and learn more about the world within and around you.

Key points in this episode:

• How you can align with the 24 Hour Health Clock
• Lunar cycles & women's health
• The distinction between men & women's circadian rhythms
• How to live and eat with the Seasons
• Breaking down the 7-year cycles in TCM

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Have you ever considered that your emotional well-being could be intricately linked to your digestive health?

Dr. Alex Dragan is the master of Gut Health. She is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor, and she also practices acupuncture! This resulted in an intriguing conversation about Gut Health in Naturopathic Medicine and Chinese Medicine.

Key points in this episode:

• Naturopathic Medicine: what it is, it's pillars and goals
• Gut Health in Naturopathic Medicine and Chinese Medicine
• What constipation actually is and what bowel movements should look like
• Three key takeaways to enhance your acupuncture practice and overall patient wellness

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Have you incorporated Feng Shui into your clinic space? If you're not too familiar with Feng Shui, get ready to take some notes! 📝

I designed my clinic space using Feng Shui.  I created a flowing, healing, and inviting environment in which patients feel immediately welcomed and able to relax 🙏🏼

Key points in this episode:

• The Ba Gua Map and how you can use it from health to relationships.
• Yin and Yang elements that stimulate our mental and physical well-being.
• The 5 Elements you must have in your space.
• Symbols and crystals that protect, renew, and resonate with YOU!

✨BONUS: Get your Ba Gua Map and Gem Stone Chart that set you up to start designing your space today! 

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Are you wondering how to bridge the connection between internal health and your patients' facial glow?

I explored this subject with my friend and respected colleague, Dr. Rebecca Stephens, a TCM practitioner who advocates natural beauty through ancient practices. We dove head-first into the transformative power of Cosmetic Acupuncture.

Dr. Stephens shares her journey into TCM and acupuncture, and how she learned the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. This led to a discussion about the efficacy of Cosmetic acupuncture, a practice she specializes in.
 
In this episode, you will learn all about:

• Cosmetic acupuncture, versus main-stream Botox Injections
• How Cosmetic acupuncture has systemic effects, boosts the natural production of collagen, and much more
• How our daily habits reflect our overall wellness and in our faces
• Her highly loved course: easy to digest for students + practitioners (after which you can start practicing IMMEDIATELY!)

✨If you've been thinking about adding Cosmetic Acupuncture to your practice, this is THE course you do not want to miss out on 👇🏼

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Happy Spring, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Springtime is known as Liver time🌸

Do you want to better support your patients who are dealing with Liver pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition.

In this episode, I discuss all things Liver. Get tools, recipes, and recommendations to elevate your practice and your patients' nutrition, while addressing those all-too-common Liver patterns. Let's go!

Key points covered in this episode:

• TCM Nutrition and its relation to the 4  most common TCM Liver Patterns
• Liver Qi Stagnation, Liver Yang Rising, Liver Yin Deficiency & Liver Blood Deficiency
• Food recommendations (and even a recipe!) for each Liver pattern
• The Importance of Tailoring TCM Nutrition to Individual Patients

BONUS: Address symptoms, emotions, and nutrition recommendations for harmonizing all five-year organ patterns with my FREE TCM Nutrition Guide. Get yours in less than a minute right now👇🏻

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The feet hold a microsystem that reflects the whole body. As acupuncturists, we know the body has multiple microsystems, but sadly, most of us aren't taught foot reflexology in TCM school. 

If you aren't familiar with today's guest, Suzanne Chilton (aka the Foot Guru) you are in for a treat. Suzanne has helped thousands worldwide incorporate reflexology into their daily lives and has expanded her offerings to healthcare practitioners. Reflexology is something I've incorporated into my practice. My patients and I LOVE it!

Key points in this episode:

• The history of Reflexology, going back to hieroglyphics 
• How Reflexology is similar to TCM
• Misconceptions of Reflexology
• Suzanne's courses for health professionals certify you to bring this microsystem directly into your practice 🙌🏼

Since it's my birthday week! Suzanne is offering a special discount to my TCM Rock Stars community (yes, that's YOU) 🎁 Click the show notes link below to get access it (expiring March 27th!)

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Do you agree that Spleen Qi Deficiency has become really prevalent in clinical practice?

In this 10th episode, I explore this very common deficiency from all angles to give you and your patients the best tools for treatment. 

Key points in this episode:

• Functions and responsibilities of the Spleen, according to TCM
• Spleen Qi Deficiency's consequences that can lead to other deficiencies 
• Common causes, such as stress, worry, overthinking, and poor diet
• Specific acupuncture points and dietary changes

Make sure to say to the end, as I discuss fantastic herbal formulas for Spleen Qi health✨

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Do you ever get asked by friends, family, patients, and peers, "Is there any evidence-based acupuncture research?"

If you haven't heard of today's guest, Sandro Graca, where have you been?  As a fellow of the Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine, a Director at Evidence-based Acupuncture, and a board member of the Society for Acupuncture Research, I could not have found a better TCM Rock Star to talk with about this subject. Sandro has made it his mission to research evidence-based acupuncture and share it with the world.

Key points in this episode:

• The importance of acupuncture research
• Why we need to focus on 'How does acupuncture work?' 💡 rather than 'Does acupuncture work?' 🤔
• Inspirational advice on deciding your practice focus and tips for new practitioners
• How educating your patients will lead the evolution toward integrative healthcare

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Today, I uncover the differences and similarities between two age-old healing systems: Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine.

Join me as we embark on a journey, where I share my unique experience of teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and pattern differentiation to a group of enthusiastic Indian doctors. 

I'll share the lesser-known use of yoga and the interesting health benefits of oil pulling, as well as look at the 5 elements and the 3 Doshas.

I will also journey through the notion of Qi and Prana, enriching our understanding of these age-old healing practices. TCM prenatal and postnatal Qi, surprisingly bear a resemblance to Ayurvedic Prakriti and Vikruti, painting a vivid picture of shared understanding between these ancient practices.

Finally, I shed light on the 7 main chakras in Ayurvedic medicine and their corresponding acupuncture points in TCM, offering an enlightening comparison of two leading medical practices and their interconnectedness to overall wellness. Don't miss this exciting journey of discovery.

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Did you know, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, 70% or more of all chronic physical disorders originate from mental or emotional trauma?

In this episode, I share the 15 best acupuncture points to calm the mind, and why we use them in clinical practice. I also share acupuncture points combinations specifically for treating anxiety, insomnia, repressed emotions, and overthinking.

Chinese medicine and acupuncture's approach to calming the mind is quite effective. In fact, I have seen it over and over in my practice in the past 20 years! Acupuncture is fantastic for anxiety, depression, insomnia and more. It works very effectively especially if it’s done in conjunction with counseling and diet adjustments.

Be sure to listen to the end for my all-time favourite acupuncture points combo to calm the mind!

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