Acupuncture
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Rhinitis
William Maclean, M.Sc. Chin. Med.
Rhinitis, whether seasonal or perennial, is usually an allergic condition. In TCM terms we relate this concept to deficiency of wei qi. The wei (or protective) qi has its basis in Kidney yang and is distributed by the lungs to all the surfaces of the body.
Read MoreAtherosclerosis and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, Quality Assurance Manager, Mayway
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and worldwide, closely followed by cancer, and then COVID-19. In this article, the risk factors of coronary artery disease will be described as well as the mechanisms that define how the condition progresses with a focus on atherosclerosis. In addition, there will be an explanation of how traditional Chinese medicine approaches a differential diagnosis and which herbal strategies may assist in supporting individuals who are coping with this condition.
Read MoreUnderstanding How Qi Gong Promotes Health
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM, Quality Assurance Manager, Mayway
Breathe your way to harmony, balance, health, and well-being. Practicing Qi Gong yourself and teaching it to your patients is one of the most beneficial aspects of Chinese medicine. It can be engaged anywhere and by anyone, including those who are bed-ridden or in a wheelchair. In Qi Gong breathing, the action is focused on the exhale by intentionally contracting the diaphragm and abdominal wall muscles, squeezing out the carbon dioxide until the lungs are empty.
Read MoreReleasing Trauma: Considering Late- versus Early-Onset in the Treatment of PTSD
Catherine J. Lumenello
A common archetype of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD) is the aging, war-torn veteran, but in an era of constant and intimate exposure to tragic imagery and social injustice from across the globe, on top of the normal, daily stressors so many people experience, the signs of psychological wear-and-tear at the level of trauma are unfortunately frequent. Whereas we might expect the PTSD-sufferer to experience flashbacks, emotional outbursts, sleep issues, and extreme physical pain, these are just a few of the “re-experiencing” type symptoms of PTSD. Other symptoms of PTSD fall into three basic categories.
Read MoreThe Treatment of Depression with Chinese Medicine
William Maclean, M.Sc. Chin. Med.
Depressed patients experience a range of symptoms in addition to the mood component, and it is helpful to think of depression as a disorder that interferes with the basic aspects of life: the energy for activity, appetite, sex drive and sleep.
Read MoreMaster Tung’s Magic Points and 11.17 Mu (The Wood Anger Points)
Susan Johnson, L.Ac.
In more than thirty years of clinical practice, I have never found any point to be more useful than Master Tung’s points called “Mu” or wood points. My teacher, Dr. Miriam Lee (1926-2009), fondly called them “The Wood Anger Points” because they have such a profound effect upon the nervous system and the liver.
Read MoreYoung Adults in Crisis: Healing with Acupuncture and Council
Diana Fried, L.Ac.
The prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression has reached alarming levels. Isolation is a dangerous societal trend. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has highlighted the epidemic of loneliness and emphasized the significance of fostering social connections and building communities to enhance overall health and well-being. In response to this pressing crisis, Diana Fried, the founder of Acupuncturists Without Borders, has undertaken the creation of a pioneering pilot program.
Read MoreNavigating Holiday Eating - Healing the Yi Spirit
Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, L.Ac.
Self-healing principles are about making small changes consistently, keeping promises we make for ourselves, learning to set clear boundaries, and healing our relationship with food. The key here is small bites - these aren’t promises like hitting the gym every day; it’s small promises like making the bed every day and something we can surely follow through on. The act of doing it helps to rewire the brain and invite the Yi back to the center again because we are no longer denying our own needs.
Read MoreTreatment of Obesity with Chinese Medicine
William Maclean, M.Sc. Chin. Med.
Obesity (fei pang 肥胖) is on the rise worldwide and is the most common nutrition related disorder in the developed world. Most commonly it is associated with an increase in the energy value and quantity of food consumed, coupled with a decrease in activity.
Read MoreFlower Bone Points for Aging Eyes (Hua Gu Yi)
Susan Johnson, L.Ac.
Susan Johnson, L.Ac. discusses Flower Bone points and herbal formulas for aging eyes. Master Tung’s Points known as 55.02 Flower Bone One is the most extraordinary point pattern Susan has used for eye disease.
Read MoreTCM in Palliative and End of Life Care
Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, L.Ac.
Dr. Kim Peirano discusses the use of East Asian medicine for improving quality of life of terminal patients. The role of Chinese medicine and acupuncture in palliative and end of life care is by no means as researched or studied as the care and treatment of disease and illnesses like cancer, but its role is powerful, impactful and has the ability to significantly improve the quality of life of terminal patients up until their transition.
Read MoreHives and Children
Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.
In this video clip from the Mayway course "Pediatrics and Shonishin," Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D. discusses TCM treatments for hives in children.
Read MorePediatric Shonishin Case Study: A Full Childhood
Raven Lang, L.Ac., O.M.D.
I shall call the child Levi. He first came to me at 21 months of age and stopped coming when he was getting ready to finish high school and already on his way to college. Levi’s mother called me on the phone in January of 1995 and gave me a brief history of Levi’s health. His DOB was in March of 1993. He had already been on antibiotics 8 times for ear infections and his mother was at the end of her rope with following that course of care.
Read MoreHelping Children with Autism, a Chinese Medical Perspective
Lola Burmeister, L.Ac.
Lola Burmeister, L.Ac. discusses Autism Spectrum Disorder from a Chinese medicine perspective. Her detailed analysis discusses TCM formulas and treatments that vary based on the defining symptoms and TCM patterns.
Read MoreChinese Medicine Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
William Maclean, M.Sc. Chin. Med.
Whilst not explicitly discussed in the classical Chinese medical literature, the prostate is considered part of the Kidney organ system in contemporary texts. Although the influence of the Kidneys is paramount, the prostate is also directly influenced by the Liver organ system, and indirectly by the Spleen and Lungs.
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