TC and TK talk about the some of the common patterns around chronic pain presentations like fibromyalgia and specifically look at the symptom of sweating as an important differentiator for picking a formula. 

TC and TK chat with Kumiko Shirai, local Portland practitioner, about the use of Japanese Fukushin abdominal diagnosis and formula selection. Kumiko is an internationally recognized teacher of Fukushin methods having trained under Nigel Dawes. She has a particular emphasis on Women's Health in her clinic and is a herbal medicine specialist.

For more info about Kumkio and trainings with her visit www.kumikoshirai.com

TC lays out the details of a successful menopause treatment case while TK interviews him about his diagnosis and treatment strategy. A companion to the 04-05 Menopause Theory episode.

Tk and TC get into the underlying mechanisms that can lead to discomfitting menopausal symptoms and the formulas used to ease them. Learn about the expected physiologic signs to female bodied aging and when its a good idea to intervene and how.

TK and TC talk about managing patient care in the style and method old-school, small-town doctors, channeling those patient skills into work as a modern doctor in a larger urban setting. 

TC and TK talk about some examples of real clinic case studies on cough to help you understand how the diagnosis and treatment develops over time

Tk and TC talk about the common ways that cough can present in the clinic and ways to tackle it from surface to deep level infections. 

TC asks TK about Chinese nutritional guidelines for patients that can be easily followed and integrated into everyday life with an eye to creating a stable base for treatment and health. 

While TC and TK are away for summer break, they've found some interesting interviews they did while students at OCOM. These archival podcasts talk with faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine circa 2015 about a whole host of Chinese Medicine Topics.

Listen in here to Dr. Liu Gohui discuss the origin of the Rivermap as a way to understand the movement of Yin and Yang in creation and to internalize his pearls of wisdom derived from more than 4 decades in practice. 

While TC and TK are away for summer break, they've found some interesting interviews they did while students at OCOM. These archival podcasts talk with faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine circa 2015 about a whole host of Chinese Medicine Topics. Listen in here to Drs. Livingston and Berletich talk about historical perspectives on TCM and CCM as well as the complex process of diagnosing and treating patients.