TK asks TC about his diagnostic tools for understanding the causes of headaches and which formulas he employs to resolve this common problem. 

TC and TK talk about making herbs an integral part of your treatment strategy. They provide insights into talking to patients about their herbs, choosing the right form of herbs, and organizing the treatment plan for maximum results. 

TC and TK get into some specific examples of treating covid and long covid. Listen in for some treatment specific details!

TK and TC discuss the change in COVID-19 presentations from the pre-vaccine days to the endemic status of the disease now and particularly discuss the complications and symptoms that are put under the umbrella term "Long COVID"

TK and TC talk about the things to consider when setting up your own herbal medicinary, particularly which herbs and formulas they would recommend for folks who are just starting out.

Check out TC's 12 starting formulas list here

https://www.rootandbranchpharmacy.com/s3ep5shownotes

TK asks TC about another insomnia case study that required some pivot and change to get lasting results. This type of insomnia was rooted in a weakness of digestion and middle jiao function. 

TK interviews TC about an insomnia case study with a female patient dealing with Yang Deficient pattern insomnia with concurrent qi stagnation. Listen in to learn about diagnostic methods and the progression of formulas to reach resolution of the condition. 

TK and TC talk about the major pathologies underlying difficulties with sleeping as well as some of the lifestyle and hygiene factors that can shape positive or negative sleep outcomes. 

There may be no more important aspect to successful herbal prescription that dosage. What each herb is dosed at relative to the others creates the heartbeat of herbal alchemy. And then, how much herb your patient takes how often will determine the ability of your alchemy to make meaningful and lasting change. TK and TC talk about the various aspects of dosing granules and bulk herbs and provide some strategies for thinking about your own dosing techniques. 

TC and TK talk about strategic thinking for complex cases - how to scaffold treatment as the disease pattern changes, how to pick which part of a complex picture to start with, and how to adapt when your herbs and acupuncture don't achieve what you are looking for.