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Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and other male sexual dysfunctions are more prevalent now than ever, whether related to side effects from medications, psychological factors, or other physiological patterns in both Eastern and Western medicine. When the core sexual function is compromised, it affects the psyche, and can affect the confidence and sense of self that […]
Facial Microcurrent for Health and Beauty
Discover the multiple benefits of current for health conditions such as facial pain and Bell’s palsy, or how it can be used in exercising facial muscles to improve facial asymmetry and enhance appearance. Examine the differences between TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) and microcurrent. Learn when to use which alone or in combination. This class includes a […]
Menopause Group Acupuncture and Education
Menopause symptoms affect 70-85% of women. This symptom cluster includes vasomotor disturbances, pain, sleep disruptions, mood alterations, and cognitive impairments. Notably, minoritized menopausal women face disproportionate challenges in healthcare access and support, often experiencing prolonged and more severe symptoms than their White counterparts. Swanson’s work in community-based participatory research (CBPR) offers a promising approach to […]
Calm Down: Parasympathetic Regulation through the Neck and the Vagus Nerve
Explore clinical applications of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) for trauma and post-traumatic stress through an overview of polyvagal syndromes and diagnosis and YNSA protocols that regulate the vagus nerve and the autonomic nervous system. Practice manual techniques that can be taught to patients to regulate the vagus nerve and help them feel more in […]
Complexity Theory: Applications in Medicine and Life
Neil Theise’s book Notes on Complexity, which Deepak Chopra said “will change the way you understand yourself and the universe,” is a startling introduction to the science of how complex systems behave that explains the interconnectedness of all things. Notes on Complexity encourages us to shift from a narrow, individualistic worldview to one that recognizes the […]
Thursday Afternoon Qigong Exercises
Dao Dan Pai Qigong exercises are a series of standing exercises that harmonize and balance the major energy channels of the body. This series of exercises was first taught in the West by Taoist Master Share K. Lew, a Taoist monk from the Yellow Dragon Temple in the Lo Fo Shan mountains of Guangzhou, China. […]
Face Reading for Lung Pathologies and the Immune System
If you’ve ever had a patient with pneumonia, you may be familiar with the purplish cast of the face that it can cause. Lung pathologies create unique markings and colorations on the face, primarily in the cheek area. We can assess wei qi and the role of grief or chronic stress, both of which impact […]
The Vagus Nerve and the Liver Meridian
Explore the relationship between the vagus nerve and the liver meridian in the context of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA). Discover how YNSA diagnosis and point selection can enhance the treatment of disorders related to the vagus nerve and liver meridian by calming the sympathetic nervous system.
Interstitium: The Potential “New Organ” Connecting the Dots
When Neil D. Theise, MD, published a study in Scientific Reports describing a network of fluid-filled compartments beneath the skin, the interstitium, as a newly discovered organ, it sparked thousands of news articles, billions of online views, and an ongoing debate among scientists worldwide regarding the implications of his discovery. Covered by The New York Times, The Washington […]
Thursday Morning Qigong Exercises
Dao Dan Pai Qigong exercises are a series of standing exercises that harmonize and balance the major energy channels of the body. This series of exercises was first taught in the West by Taoist Master Share K. Lew, a Taoist monk from the Yellow Dragon Temple in the Lo Fo Shan mountains of Guangzhou, China. […]
