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Have you ever been told to eat more salads and smoothies for better health—only to feel colder, more bloated, and low on energy? I certainly did!

In this episode, I share how one piece of advice from my TCM teacher completely changed the way I eat and transformed my digestion. We’ll explore how the Spleen functions in Chinese medicine and the best nutrition strategies to support its most common patterns.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why warm, cooked foods often support digestion better than raw salads and cold smoothies in TCM
• The Spleen’s vital role in digestion, energy production, and mental clarity, plus my four guiding nutrition principles
• Food recommendations for Spleen Qi Deficiency, Spleen Qi Sinking, Spleen Yang Deficiency, and Dampness
• Simple dietary changes to reduce bloating, improve energy, and strengthen digestion using food as medicine

Whether you're supporting patients or looking to improve your own digestive health, this episode will help you nourish the Spleen the TCM way. 💜

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• Chinese Medicine Nutrition That Fits Real Life with Dr. Melissa Carr
• Heart Health in TCM: Nutritional Strategies to Balance Body & Mind
• Liver Health in TCM: Nutritional Strategies for Harmony

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What can our animal companions teach us about Chinese medicine?

In this episode, I sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan to explore how acupuncture, food therapy, and the Five Elements apply not just to humans, but to dogs, cats, horses, and beyond. From tongue diagnosis to constitutional diets, Dr. Morgan shares how Chinese veterinary medicine can help animals thrive naturally.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How acupuncture points and meridians translate across species, and why animals often respond beautifully to treatment
• The unique ways veterinarians use observation, tongue and pulse diagnosis, and the Five Elements to understand pets' health
• Why food therapy is one of Dr. Morgan’s favourite tools, and how diet can be tailored to hot/cold patterns and constitutional types
• Important considerations around herbal medicine, client compliance, and simple ways to support your pets naturally

Whether you're an animal lover, a practitioner, or simply curious about holistic veterinary medicine, this episode offers a fascinating look at Chinese medicine through the eyes of our four-legged friends 🐾💜

☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:

• Using The 5 Elements to Grow a Successful Practice
• Reading the Body’s Signals According to Chinese Medicine
• Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine

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Have we overcomplicated health? What if some of the most powerful longevity habits aren't found in expensive technology, but in nature itself?

In this episode, I reflect on the lessons we can learn from Bryan Johnson's longevity routine through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While modern technology has its place, I explore why supporting the body's natural rhythms may be one of the most effective health strategies of all.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why a healthy Stomach and Spleen are essential before relying on supplements, and how digestion impacts nutrient absorption
• How Chinese medicine encourages us to reconnect with sunlight, fresh air, seasonal living, and circadian rhythms for better health
• Why nature often provides simple solutions that technology tries to replicate
• How to find the right balance between modern science and ancient wisdom

Sometimes the best medicine is simply getting outside, breathing fresh air, and reconnecting with nature 💜

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• Exploring the Intricacies of Yin Yang in Chinese Medicine
• Circadian Rhythms in Chinese Medicine
• Gut Health in Naturopathic Medicine & Chinese Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan

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🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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What if your symptoms aren’t coming from your hormones alone—but from the environment you live and work in?

In this episode, I sit down with Shreya Vohora, an Interior Designer and Construction Expert, to explore how mold, air quality, lighting, and everyday materials can influence our health. After her own struggles with PCOS and mold exposure, Shreya became passionate about creating healthier homes and clinics that support healing from the inside out.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How mold, poor air quality, and environmental toxins can affect hormones, energy, and overall health
• Simple ways to improve your clinic and home environment, including air filtration and ventilation tips
• Why lighting matters and how reducing blue light and harsh overhead lights can support wellbeing
• Common environmental red flags and why optimizing your bedroom and treatment room can have a profound impact on healing

If you're interested in creating spaces that truly support health, this episode offers practical insights you can start applying today. 💜

Note: This episode was recorded before the official renaming announcement of PCOS to PMOS.

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• Mastering Allergies with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
• Study Tips for Acupuncture Exams, TCM views on Fasting, Treating Pain + Skin Disorders
• Circadian Rhythms in Chinese Medicine

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Do your patients struggle with bloating, brain fog, mucus, edema, loose stools, or that heavy “stuck” feeling? 

In Chinese medicine, these are classic signs of Dampness and Phlegm—and today, I’m breaking down my go-to acupuncture points and combinations to treat them effectively.

In this episode, I explain the TCM foundations of Dampness and Phlegm, how different organs contribute to fluid metabolism, and the point combinations I use most often in clinic to resolve these stubborn patterns.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The difference between Dampness and Phlegm in TCM and the most common symptoms associated with each
• How the Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, Gallbladder, and San Jiao influence water metabolism and fluid accumulation
• My top acupuncture points and combinations for dampness, phlegm, edema, damp-heat, brain fog, sinus congestion, nausea, anxiety, and PMOS
• Key nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help patients resolve Dampness faster, including foods to avoid and foods that help dry dampness

If Dampness and Phlegm patterns confuse you, this episode will help make point selection and treatment strategies much clearer💜

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• The 15 Best AcuPoints to Clear Heat
• Top 15 Acupuncture Points You’ll Actually Use in Clinic
• Top 15 Acupuncture Points to Calm the Mind

Note: This episode was recorded before the official renaming announcement of PCOS to PMOS.

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Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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What if symptoms like IBS, fatigue, palpitations, or chronic tension weren’t just physical, but deeply connected to the nervous system and unresolved emotional patterns?

In this episode, I am joined by somatic healing practitioner Kristi McLeod to explore how trauma, stress, and subconscious imprinting shape the body.

Together, we discuss nervous system regulation, somatic cues practitioners should notice in clinic, and how emotional patterns can become physical symptoms over time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How trauma and chronic stress can manifest as digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation
• Subtle body cues practitioners can observe in patients (and themselves)
• Simple self-regulation tools like movement, tapping, and nervous system mapping to reduce burnout
• The SIT Method (Subconscious Imprinting Technique) and how subconscious beliefs may influence healing patterns and why it can level up our acupuncture practices

If you’re curious about the connection between the body, emotions, trauma, and healing, this episode offers a fascinating perspective for both practitioners and patients 💜

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• They Don’t Teach You THIS in Acupuncture School

➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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Okay, so today's a little bit different, and honestly, I'm a little bit nervous.

In this episode, for the first time ever, I am discussing the biggest debates in the TCM world: dry needling vs acupuncture, cultural appropriation in Chinese medicine, and whether AI could replace practitioners. 

My goal is not to tell you what to think. My goal is to just get us talking and understand each other behind these debates while encouraging thoughtful, open-minded dialogue.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The key differences between dry needling and acupuncture, including training, philosophy, and treatment approach
• Why treating the whole person matters beyond symptom relief and trigger points
• A thoughtful perspective on cultural appropriation, respect, and honouring TCM’s Chinese roots
• How AI tools can support research, learning, and clinic systems, without replacing human connection and clinical reasoning

Whether you strongly agree, disagree, or are still forming your opinion, this episode invites deeper reflection on the future of Chinese medicine and modern practice 💜

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➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!

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🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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What happens when life forces you to rethink how you run your acupuncture practice?

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hanfileti, founder of the Acupuncture Business Academy, to talk about building a more resilient business. 

From unexpected financial stress and caregiving challenges to learning marketing from scratch, Lisa shares how creating an online presence transformed her practice and why so many acupuncturists struggle simply because business was never taught in school.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why relying only on in-person treatments can leave practitioners financially vulnerable
• The difference between a simple website vs a true online platform
• Essential website and marketing skills every acupuncturist should learn
• How lead magnets, funnels, and email lists can help create multiple income streams and attract ideal patients

If you want to build a more sustainable, flexible, and profitable acupuncture practice without burning out, this episode is packed with practical business wisdom. 💜

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• You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from TCM Rock Stars
• Marketing Your Acupuncture Practice with Michelle Grasek
• How to Attract NEW Patients Through Social Media with Molly Cahill

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🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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Happy Summer, rock stars! ☀️

Summer belongs to the Heart in Chinese medicine, and supporting the Heart goes far beyond emotions alone. For this episode, I found it fitting to talk about TCM nutrition for common Heart patterns, sharing practical food recommendations to help nourish the Shen, regulate emotions, and better support your patients.

Through personal stories, clinical insights, and easy-to-apply nutrition principles, you’ll learn how food therapy can become a powerful extension of your treatments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The Heart’s connection to Summer, Yang energy, joy, and the Shen in TCM
• Simple nutrition strategies for Heart Yin, Qi, and Blood Deficiency, plus Heart Fire patterns
• Which foods help calm the mind, nourish blood, tonify qi, and clear heat/phlegm
• Core TCM nutrition principles like eating seasonally, locally, and mindfully

If you want practical food therapy tools to better support emotional health, sleep, energy, and Heart-related patterns, this episode is packed with clinical pearls you can use right away. 💜

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• Differentiating TCM Heart Symptoms for Proper Diagnosis
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• How to Use Acupuncture & TCM for Insomnia

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🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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What does it really mean to practice integrative medicine as an acupuncturist today?

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Haley Parker from the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine to explore how TCM practitioners can better communicate, collaborate, and thrive within modern healthcare systems. From oncology support to externships and advocacy, this conversation is packed with insight for both students and seasoned practitioners.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What integrative healthcare truly means, and how acupuncture fits into collaborative care
• How to better communicate TCM concepts to patients, doctors, and insurance providers
• Key considerations when supporting oncology patients, including dosing, safety, and treatment timing
• Why externships, advocacy, teaching, and business skills are essential for the future of TCM

If you want to become a more confident, adaptable, and impactful practitioner in today’s healthcare world, this episode is full of practical wisdom and inspiration 💜

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• Being a Modern Acupuncturist in a Modern World: Key Points on How to Thrive Long-Term with Dr. Lixing Lao
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• Bridging the Gap Between TCM and Western Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan

➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.

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