A point by any other name... The second part of our episode discussing the insight that point names provide to understanding how to use the points clinically. The ancients wrapped enormous understanding, experience and clinical guidance into the names of every point, and all we have to do is decipher them in the context in which they were given.  Based on Nei Jing concepts and excerpts, we delve into key digestive points.  We discuss the Great Luo ot the Stomach called 虚里 xū lǐ, and how that provides great insight into points like ST36 足三里 zú sān lǐ， ST37 上巨虚 shàng jù xū, etc.

What's my name?!?! Insight into points comes through many avenues, but the perhaps the most fundamental is the name.  The ancients wrapped enormous understanding, experience and clinical guidance into the names of every point, and all we have to do is decipher them in the context in which they were given.  Based on Nei Jing concepts and excerpts, we delve into key digestive points.  We discuss the Great Luo ot the Stomach called 虚里 xū lǐ, and how that provides great insight into points like ST36 足三里 zú sān lǐ， ST37 上巨虚 shàng jù xū, etc.  

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The second part of this fascinating discussion on Qi Hua. Enjoy! Two of the the most telling and essential Nei Jing quotes covered in this episode is: 《素问·灵兰秘典论》三焦者，决渎之官，水道出 焉。膀胱者，州都之官，津液藏焉，气化则能出矣。 From the Su Wen, Ling Lan Mi Dian Chapter: "The triple burner, the water managing and irrigating official, the water ways come from here.  The bladder, the river managing official, Jin Ye is stored/controlled here, therefore Qi Hua can function/come from here." 《素问·六节藏象论》脾、胃、大肠、小肠、三焦、膀胱者，仓禀之本，营之居也 From the Su Wen, Liu Jie Zang Xiang Chapter: "The spleen, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, triple burner and bladder, the root of receiving food/nourishment, the residing place of Ying nutritve.

Qi What?!?  Is it Qi transformation or transformation with Qi? Ever been confused by the seemingly amorphous description of this essential lower burner function?  Check out this episode for a deep dive into what this key physiological process is and how to treat dysfunctional Qi Hua all rooted in Nei Jing goodness!  Enjoy! 

Two of the the most telling and essential Nei Jing quotes covered in this episode is: 

素问·灵兰秘典论》三焦者，决渎之官，水道出 焉。膀胱者，州都之官，津液藏焉，气化则能出矣。 From the Su Wen, Ling Lan Mi Dian Chapter: "The triple burner, the water managing and irrigating official, the water ways come from here.  The bladder, the river managing official, Jin Ye is stored/controlled here, therefore Qi Hua can function/come from here." 

素问·六节藏象论》脾、胃、大肠、小肠、三焦、膀胱者，仓禀之本，营之居也 From the Su Wen, Liu Jie Zang Xiang Chapter: "The spleen, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, triple burner and bladder, the root of receiving food/nourishment, the residing place of Ying nutritve."

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Does TCM agree with intermittent fasting?  Who does it fit and who should be cautious? Check out this episode for some great info on how TCM approaches lifestyle choice!

This second half of the intermittent fasting episode dives deep into multiple quotes from the Nei Jing and other classics.  For an introduction to the topic check out the first half!

Does TCM agree with intermittent fasting?  Who does it fit and who should be cautious? Check out this episode for some great info on how TCM approaches lifestyle choice!

This first half of the intermittent fasting episode  introduces the topic and the second half dives deep into multiple quotes from the Nei Jing and other classics.  Hold onto your trendy diet hats!

In this episode we introduce our podcasts co-hosts Steven Wong and Asher Loring. We hope you our listeners are as big of TCM geeks as we are, enjoy!