A 38-year-old woman came in with severe back pain, burning in her abdomen, and frightening neurological symptoms — tingling, shocks, and weakness spreading into all four limbs and even her face. Doctors ran tests and even prescribed antibiotics, which helped for a moment, but the pain and strange sensations kept coming back.In this episode, I walk you through how I approached her case step by step: identifying dampness and heat on top of Spleen Qi deficiency, choosing initial formulas to drain damp, and then shifting to tonify the root. Finally, with the emergence of a wiry pulse and cold extremities, I moved her to a harmonizing formula — Si Ni San — and all of her symptoms resolved, including the back pain from a torn lumbar disc.This case is a reminder of the power of sticking to fundamentals, following the pattern as it evolves, and trusting the system of Chinese medicine. Formulas Used: 1. Damp-Heat Clearing Phase Si Miao Wan + Bei Xie Feng Qing Yin + Si Jun ZI Tang<ul><li>Huang Bai 10–12 g</li><li>Cang Zhu 10 g</li><li>Yi Yi Ren 20–30 g</li><li>Bei Xie 10 g</li><li>Qin Jiao 10 g</li><li>Niu Xi (Chuan) 10–12 g</li><li>Mu Gua — 10g</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Dang Shen 15 g</li><li>Bai Zhu 10 g</li><li>Fu Ling 10–12 g</li></ul></li></ul>Focus: Drain damp-heat from the lower body and channels while reinforcing the Spleen to support long-term recovery.2. Harmonizing Phase Si Ni San <ul><li>Chai Hu 12 g</li><li>Zhi Shi 10 g</li><li>Bai Shao 15 g</li><li>Zhi Gan Cao 3g</li></ul>Focus: Harmonize Liver and Spleen, regulate Qi, relieve constraint. This was the turning point formula that completely resolved the tingling, burning, and back pain. Sponsored by CoThinkCoaching.com Looking to grow your acupuncture practice or wellness business? CoThink offers AI-enhanced business advising designed specifically for small clinics and entrepreneurs. In just one Zoom consultation, you’ll walk away with a clear, customized path to better profit — or your money back.That’s our guarantee: if you don’t see a tangible strategy for growth within the first hour, you’ll get a 100% refund.Book your session today at <a href="https://cothinkcoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CoThinkCoaching.com</a>

A 38-year-old woman came in with severe back pain, burning in her abdomen, and frightening neurological symptoms — tingling, shocks, and weakness spreading into all four limbs and even her face. Doctors ran tests and even prescribed antibiotics, which helped for a moment, but the pain and strange sensations kept coming back. In this episode, I walk you through how I approached her case step by step: identifying dampness and heat on top of Spleen Qi deficiency, choosing initial formulas to drain damp, and then shifting to tonify the root. Finally, with the emergence of a wiry pulse and cold extremities, I moved her to a harmonizing formula — Si Ni San — and all of her symptoms resolved, including the back pain from a torn lumbar disc. This case is a reminder of the power of sticking to fundamentals, following the pattern as it evolves, and trusting the system of Chinese medicine. Formulas Used: 1. Damp-Heat Clearing Phase Si Miao Wan + Bei Xie Feng Qing Yin + Si Jun ZI TangHuang Bai 10–12 gCang Zhu 10 gYi Yi Ren 20–30 gBei Xie 10 gQin Jiao 10 gNiu Xi (Chuan) 10–12 gMu Gua — 10gDang Shen 15 gBai Zhu 10 gFu Ling 10–12 gFocus: Drain damp-heat from the lower body and channels while reinforcing the Spleen to support long-term recovery. 2. Harmonizing Phase Si Ni San Chai Hu 12 gZhi Shi 10 gBai Shao 15 gZhi Gan Cao 3gFocus: Harmonize Liver and Spleen, regulate Qi, relieve constraint. This was the turning point formula that completely resolved the tingling, burning, and back pain. Sponsored by CoThinkCoaching.com Looking to grow your acupuncture practice or wellness business? CoThink offers AI-enhanced business advising designed specifically for small clinics and entrepreneurs. In just one Zoom consultation, you’ll walk away with a clear, customized path to better profit — or your money back. That’s our guarantee: if you don’t see a tangible strategy for growth within the first hour, you’ll get a 100% refund. Book your session today at CoThinkCoaching.com

A 38-year-old woman came in with severe back pain, burning in her abdomen, and frightening neurological symptoms — tingling, shocks, and weakness spreading into all four limbs and even her face. Doctors ran tests and even prescribed antibiotics, which helped for a moment, but the pain and strange sensations kept coming back.In this episode, I walk you through how I approached her case step by step: identifying dampness and heat on top of Spleen Qi deficiency, choosing initial formulas to drain damp, and then shifting to tonify the root. Finally, with the emergence of a wiry pulse and cold extremities, I moved her to a harmonizing formula —&nbsp;Si Ni San&nbsp;— and all of her symptoms resolved, including the back pain from a torn lumbar disc.This case is a reminder of the power of sticking to fundamentals, following the pattern as it evolves, and trusting the system of Chinese medicine. Formulas Used: 1. Damp-Heat Clearing Phase Si Miao Wan + Bei Xie Feng Qing Yin + Si Jun ZI Tang<ul><li>Huang Bai 10–12 g</li><li>Cang Zhu 10 g</li><li>Yi Yi Ren 20–30 g</li><li>Bei Xie 10 g</li><li>Qin Jiao 10 g</li><li>Niu Xi (Chuan) 10–12 g</li><li>Mu Gua — 10g</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Dang Shen 15 g</li><li>Bai Zhu 10 g</li><li>Fu Ling 10–12 g</li></ul></li></ul>Focus: Drain damp-heat from the lower body and channels while reinforcing the Spleen to support long-term recovery.2. Harmonizing Phase Si Ni San <ul><li>Chai Hu 12 g</li><li>Zhi Shi 10 g</li><li>Bai Shao 15 g</li><li>Zhi Gan Cao 3g</li></ul>Focus: Harmonize Liver and Spleen, regulate Qi, relieve constraint. This was the&nbsp;turning point formula&nbsp;that completely resolved the tingling, burning, and back pain. Sponsored by CoThinkCoaching.com Looking to grow your acupuncture practice or wellness business? CoThink offers AI-enhanced business advising designed specifically for small clinics and entrepreneurs. In just one Zoom consultation, you’ll walk away with a clear, customized path to better profit — or your money back.That’s our guarantee: if you don’t see a tangible strategy for growth within the first hour, you’ll get a&nbsp;100% refund.Book your session today at&nbsp;<a href="https://cothinkcoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CoThinkCoaching.com</a>

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In this week's acupuncture storytime, we visit a case that blew my mind on a shift at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle 10 years ago. A young mother can't lift her arm above her head. The diagnosis is frozen shoulder. After application of a single needle, she instantly lifts her arm with a full range of motion. I'd never seen anything like this before. That encounter opened my mind to what acupuncture can accomplish and changed the course of my study and practice forever. 
 
Basic Frozen Shoulder Protocol. (LI and SJ Channel Injury)
Opposite Side of Injury: ShenGuan, ST38, LU5, SanChaSan, Ah Shi points around KID3, ST41, LIV4, GB40, 
Same Side of Injury: LI3 or LI4, SJ3 or SJ4, 
+ Light Tui Na and Exercise to site of Injury
(If pain extends into deltoids and bicep, add CeSanLi, CeXiaSanLi opposite side of the injury)
(If palpation to the shoulder bones is painful, rather than tendons or muscles, add GB31 and gently tap the femur on the same side of the injury. I've seen this work like magic to relieve bone pain instantly as part of a well conceived treatment plan. Just be very gentle)

In this week's acupuncture storytime, we visit a case that blew my mind on a shift at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle 10 years ago. A young mother can't lift her arm above her head. The diagnosis is frozen shoulder. After application of a single needle, she instantly lifts her arm with a full range of motion. I'd never seen anything like this before. That encounter opened my mind to what acupuncture can accomplish and changed the course of my study and practice forever. Basic Frozen Shoulder Protocol. (LI and SJ Channel Injury) Opposite Side of Injury: ShenGuan, ST38, LU5, SanChaSan, Ah Shi points around KID3, ST41, LIV4, GB40, Same Side of Injury: LI3 or LI4, SJ3 or SJ4, + Light Tui Na and Exercise to site of Injury (If pain extends into deltoids and bicep, add CeSanLi, CeXiaSanLi opposite side of the injury) (If palpation to the shoulder bones is painful, rather than tendons or muscles, add GB31 and gently tap the femur on the same side of the injury. I've seen this work like magic to relieve bone pain instantly as part of a well conceived treatment plan. Just be very gentle)

A Frozen Shoulder Story

In this story, we treat a 15 year old with 4 years of mysterious leg and foot pain. The pain is so severe that he can't play sports or walk significant distances. Doctors and physical therapists are flummoxed. After years of various therapies, the parents are desperate enough to try acupuncture. Two years and 106 treatments later, the boy is fully cured. Acupuncture for the Win!
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In this story, we treat a 15 year old with 4 years of mysterious leg and foot pain. The pain is so severe that he can't play sports or walk significant distances. Doctors and physical therapists are flummoxed. After years of various therapies, the parents are desperate enough to try acupuncture. Two years and 106 treatments later, the boy is fully cured. Acupuncture for the Win! Check out our Podcast Sponsor, TaemberTea.com. Use promo code storytime10 for 10% your first order. More Content: www.instagram.com/azamraacupuncture Book an appointment: www.azamraacupuncture.com

In this story, we treat a 15 year old with 4 years of mysterious leg and foot pain. The pain is so severe that he can't play sports or walk significant distances. Doctors and physical therapists are flummoxed. After years of various therapies, the parents are desperate enough to try acupuncture. Two years and 106 treatments later, the boy is fully cured. Acupuncture for the Win!
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A Leg Pain Story

In this week's acupuncture storytime, we examine a severe pediatric case. A 12 year old girl with cystic fibrosis is in danger of losing her function completely. She's already on the maximum pharmaceutical dosages. With Chinese Herbal Medicine, we're able to bring her lung function from 27% to 40% (so far) and save her life. 
Herbal Formula: Gu Ben Fang
Dang Shen 10g
Bai Zhu 10g
Fu Ling 10g
Gan Cao 3g
Chen Pi 10g
Ban Xia 10g
Gui Zhi 10g
Bai Shao 10g
Huang Qi 10g
Fang Feng 10g
Wu Mei 10g
Wu Wei Zi 3g
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In this week's acupuncture storytime, we examine a severe pediatric case. A 12 year old girl with cystic fibrosis is in danger of losing her function completely. She's already on the maximum pharmaceutical dosages. With Chinese Herbal Medicine, we're able to bring her lung function from 27% to 40% (so far) and save her life. Herbal Formula: Gu Ben Fang Dang Shen 10g Bai Zhu 10g Fu Ling 10g Gan Cao 3g Chen Pi 10g Ban Xia 10g Gui Zhi 10g Bai Shao 10g Huang Qi 10g Fang Feng 10g Wu Mei 10g Wu Wei Zi 3g Check out our Podcast Sponsor, TaemberTea.com. Use promo code storytime10 for 10% your first order. More Content: www.instagram.com/azamraacupuncture Book an appointment: www.azamraacupuncture.com

A Cystic Fibrosis Story

In today's Acupuncture Storytime, We talk labor induction. When labor is delayed, you really don't want to get a medical induction if you can avoid it. It makes for a very intense, painful labor. Acupuncture induction is very effective and even prepares the body for labor, making it quicker and easier. But what if it acupuncture doesn't work? What's the most common cause of failure in acupuncture induction? Can we still help labor progress if the standard labor induction treatment fails? Yes! Listen to find out how. 
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In today's Acupuncture Storytime, We talk labor induction. When labor is delayed, you really don't want to get a medical induction if you can avoid it. It makes for a very intense, painful labor. Acupuncture induction is very effective and even prepares the body for labor, making it quicker and easier. But what if it acupuncture doesn't work? What's the most common cause of failure in acupuncture induction? Can we still help labor progress if the standard labor induction treatment fails? Yes! Listen to find out how. Check out our podcast sponsor @www.taembertea.com for the best quality tea in the world! Use Promo Code storytime10 for 10% off your first order of tea. My personal favorites: Bao Zhong, Charcoal Fire Roasted Tie Guan Yin, Sun Moon Lake Ruby Red Tea. More Content: www.instagram.com/azamraacupuncture Schedule Appointment: www.azamraacupuncture.com

A Labor Induction Story

A Diarrhea Pregnancy Story
In this episode of Acupuncture Storytime, a woman is 30 weeks pregnant and has a nightmare vacation to Greece. She develops severe diarrehea and loses 10 pounds in only a week. The condition worsens with antibiotics. Can Chinese Medicine save her pregnancy? 
Herbs used: 
KPC Granules: Shen Ling Bai Zhu San: 5g 2x/day for 10 days. 
Acupuncture Points Used:
ST36
ST43
LI11
SP9
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A Diarrhea Pregnancy Story In this episode of Acupuncture Storytime, a woman is 30 weeks pregnant and has a nightmare vacation to Greece. She develops severe diarrehea and loses 10 pounds in only a week. The condition worsens with antibiotics. Can Chinese Medicine save her pregnancy? Herbs used: KPC Granules: Shen Ling Bai Zhu San: 5g 2x/day for 10 days. Acupuncture Points Used: ST36 ST43 LI11 SP9 More Content: www.azamraaacupuncture.com www.instagram.com/azamraacupuncture

A Diarrhea Pregnancy Story
In this episode of Acupuncture Storytime, a woman is 30 weeks pregnant and has a nightmare vacation to Greece. She develops severe diarrehea and loses 10 pounds in only a week. The condition worsens with antibiotics. Can Chinese Medicine save her pregnancy?&nbsp;
Herbs used:&nbsp;
KPC Granules: Shen Ling Bai Zhu San: 5g 2x/day for 10 days.&nbsp;
Acupuncture Points Used:
ST36
ST43
LI11
SP9
More Content:
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www.instagram.com/azamraacupuncture

A Diarrhea Pregnancy Story

An Acne Story
 In the first episode of Acupuncture Storytime Podcast, we examine a case of a 30 year old woman with acne. She’s already an expert in alternative healthcare, but no treatment she tries can make the pimples go away. After the conventional dermatologist fails to find a cure, she wanders into the Chinese Medicine Clinic. 
Will Herbs and Acupuncture work when other treatments have failed? What’s the difference in diagnosis between Eastern and Western perspectives? And how does a sweaty blonde man with cold feet fit into the picture? Listen to find out!
Herbal Formulas Used
Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang
Dang Shen 15g
Bai Zhu 10g
Gan Jiang 10g
Zhi Gan Cao 3g
Fu Zi 10 g
Xiao Yao San 
Chai Hu 10g
Bai Shao 15g
Fu Ling 15g
Bai Zhu 10g
Dang Gui 10g
Gan Cao 6g 
Acupuncture Points Used
SiMa
<a href="https://www.mastertungacupuncture.org/acupuncture/tung/points/simashang-t-8818">https://www.mastertungacupuncture.org/acupuncture/tung/points/simashang-t-8818</a>
LI11
SP9
ST36 (Moxa)
LI4
LIV3
Ren 4 (Moxa)
Ren 12 (Moxa)
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An Acne Story In the first episode of Acupuncture Storytime Podcast, we examine a case of a 30 year old woman with acne. She’s already an expert in alternative healthcare, but no treatment she tries can make the pimples go away. After the conventional dermatologist fails to find a cure, she wanders into the Chinese Medicine Clinic. Will Herbs and Acupuncture work when other treatments have failed? What’s the difference in diagnosis between Eastern and Western perspectives? And how does a sweaty blonde man with cold feet fit into the picture? Listen to find out! Herbal Formulas Used Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang Dang Shen 15g Bai Zhu 10g Gan Jiang 10g Zhi Gan Cao 3g Fu Zi 10 g Xiao Yao San Chai Hu 10g Bai Shao 15g Fu Ling 15g Bai Zhu 10g Dang Gui 10g Gan Cao 6g Acupuncture Points Used SiMa https://www.mastertungacupuncture.org/acupuncture/tung/points/simashang-t-8818 LI11 SP9 ST36 (Moxa) LI4 LIV3 Ren 4 (Moxa) Ren 12 (Moxa) https://www.instagram.com/azamraacupuncture/ www.AzamraAcupuncture.com

An Acne Story
&nbsp;In the first episode of Acupuncture Storytime Podcast, we examine a case of a 30 year old woman with acne. She’s already an expert in alternative healthcare, but no treatment she tries can make the pimples go away. After the conventional dermatologist fails to find a cure, she wanders into the Chinese Medicine Clinic.&nbsp;
Will Herbs and Acupuncture work when other treatments have failed? What’s the difference in diagnosis between Eastern and Western perspectives? And how does a sweaty blonde man with cold feet fit into the picture? Listen to find out!
Herbal Formulas Used
Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang
Dang Shen 15g
Bai Zhu 10g
Gan Jiang 10g
Zhi Gan Cao 3g
Fu Zi 10 g
Xiao Yao San&nbsp;
Chai Hu 10g
Bai Shao 15g
Fu Ling 15g
Bai Zhu 10g
Dang Gui 10g
Gan Cao 6g&nbsp;
Acupuncture Points Used
SiMa
<a href="https://www.mastertungacupuncture.org/acupuncture/tung/points/simashang-t-8818" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mastertungacupuncture.org/acupuncture/tung/points/simashang-t-8818</a>
LI11
SP9
ST36 (Moxa)
LI4
LIV3
Ren 4 (Moxa)
Ren 12 (Moxa)
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www.AzamraAcupuncture.com
 
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An Acne Story

I'm not the best Chinese Medicine Doctor around, but I do have some wins. Sharing them with you here so that if you see a similar case, you can capitalize on my experience. 

When I was a new practitioner, I wished for a podcast like this. Just someone sharing real clinical experience, gems, and insights. 

If you have your own clinical pearls to share, start your own case review podcast and let me know! I'll be your first listener.

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I'm not the best Chinese Medicine Doctor around, but I do have some wins. Sharing them with you here so that if you see a similar case, you can capitalize on my experience. When I was a new practitioner, I wished for a podcast like this. Just someone sharing real clinical experience, gems, and insights. If you have your own clinical pearls to share, start your own case review podcast and let me know! I'll be your first listener.

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