The Balancing Point Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Nieters
The Balancing Point radio show and podcast explains Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai ji, supplements, nutrition, dietary therapy, functional and integrative medicine. Educational and fun. The Balancing Point radio show, podcast and website are for information purposes only. It is not meant to sell anything, or anyone on a particular product, course of action, or way of thinking. By providing information we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating or preventing any disease. We advise that before embarking on any sort of natural treatment regime to seek the advice of a licensed health professional.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Best Time to Take Apple Cider Vinegar 06:48 Do you need more salt? 10:57 Dangers of Low Sodium 12:33 Research studies and U-Shaped Curves 15:58 Orthostatic hypotension 16:39 Functional range of sodium levels 19:31 Salt conscious culture 21:44 Sodium and adrenal fatigue 23:30 Cortisone, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine 23:56 Aldosterone 25:32 Blood...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 06:15 COVID and the aging brain 08:04 British study found that the original virus can impair cognitive ability in a way equivalent to making the brain age by two decades. 13:12 COVID, memory, genes and epigenetics. 17:01 Published article Nature Reviews Genetics, 'people age and have more senescent cells, there are...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Anxiety and depression has been increasing the past few years. Studies are showing that anxiety has more of an impact on our health than we once thought. Learn the differences between anxiety and depression, the importance of finding help for these issues and different ways others have been able to overcome their anxiety. ...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: When is it best to just live with allergies and keep hiking and gardening eyes water. How can you avoid sepsis if in a hospital, leave quickly? I bought the sweet spot book. I was going over my blood test and realized that I have a 60 on the eGFR range and I...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Discusses antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective they are against bacteria in the body, like staph, effective enough to be substituted for antibiotics? Also, bitters as a GLP-1 agonist. https://youtu.be/XioHJiC3K3I PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Sweet Spot Book Announcement 01:03 Cardiovascular Series Course 02:38 Antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Mercury is one of the 2nd most toxic metals in our environment and can unknowingly be having a great impact on health. Mercury will have an impact on our nerves, hormones, candida and neurological symptoms. https://youtu.be/jfZnLjpji78 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Mercury and Amalgam fillings 07:12 Mercury and nerves 09:51 Hormones and Mercury...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Eustachian tube dysfunction. Is there something you recommend for hormone replacement for males and females? Toe neuropathy - Signs, symptoms and causes. Please discuss glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. How can we avoid stop cure them when diagnosed? best ways to boost immune system https://youtu.be/OEL2MMWbER4 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Eustachian tube dysfunction...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: More research is showing how damaged to the endothelium glycocalyx is the root cause of most cardiovascular diseases. Understand causes and treatments for cardiovascular disease. What the endothelium and endothelial glycocalyx is. Different lifestyle habits that can promote this. The beginning causes of damage to the endothelium. How calcium and calcified arteries contribute. The role...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question regarding benefits of Qi Gong and kidneys, what are the options for menopause and HRT? what can I do for Meniere's disease? Are can I do for neuropathy? What are the benefits of frozen bread? What can I do to help constipation? https://youtu.be/S9xDOjqfQVw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Announcements - Book release 04:44 Qi... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Book to be published soon 02:12 Relative developed UTI that turned into sepsis while in hospital. 12:55 Melatonin side effects 15:16 Mitochondria 20:57 Night Shade Vegetables 34:07 Upcoming Cardiology classes https://youtu.be/VvTrFdldNAw Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer,... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Importance of Fiber 04:55 What is GLP-1 and how to increase it 07:53 Reduces Food Cravings 09:25 How to naturally increase GLP-1 09:40 Glucomannan 09:58 Konjac Mannon 12:52 Guar Gum 14:24 Alpha Linolenic Acid 14:51 Alpha Lipoic Acid 19:03 Chromium 25:09 Resistant Starches 31:55 Is Stevia ok to eat? 34:51 Psyllium Fiber... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Tea Vs Water03:00 Camellia Sinensis plant 04:11 Cistus Incantus Tea 09:50 EGCG 11:30 Black Tea12:05 White Tea 13:42 Summer tea 14:50 Winter Tea15:31 Caffeine20:08 Tea Poem 26:11 Cellular hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis35:28 Tea Magazine36:07 Macular degeneration41:26 Glaucoma https://youtu.be/3sc27Y8TGqE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Importance of healthy bowel movements 08:14 Large Intestines and Chinese Medicine 09:18 Lungs and Chinese Medicine 10:39 Retraining to have daily bowel movements 12:48 Depression, anxiety, irritability and Constipation 14:09 Vagus Nerve 18:15 Floating a Boat Analogy 23:20 Laxatives 25:49 Laxatives and Dementia Risk 27:49 Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture and Constipation 29:33... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/ALgozSStiNw Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:25 Uric Acid blood test 05:58 Uric acid and cardiovascular disease connection 10:01 Physiological effects of uric acid 11:23 Foods that increase uric acid 11:54 Alopurinol medication 14:28 Colchicine 16:42 4 Stages of high uric acid 20:29 Vitamin C 21:45 Quercetin 24:44 Luteolin 27:09 Tart Cherry 28:00... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/Rd7WJuvSBk0 Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/yJTTBzDok3Q Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/MoWj3QhghKE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/aludOhfYOgg Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/VsblAgKMUlM Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/kO8jb1d7qF4 Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 03:19 Simple Lab Testing 04:18 Ideal Functional Ranges 07:20 White Blood Cells 10:25 Hemoglobin 12:06 RDW 14:17 MCV 15:13 Platelets 20:05 hs-CRP 20:55 Homocysteine 21:19 D-Dimer 23:25 Fibrinogen 24:09 GGT 24:48 Ferritin 25:49 Can high platelets lead to menstrual cramps https://youtu.be/6V3L-DhKLEs Transcript from Webinar: Welcome to another edition of "Ask Dr. Neiters" here...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 02:53 MEDICATION and NUTRIENT REPLACEMENT 04:52 ACE Inhibitors 07:11 SELF MONITORING 07:56 ACE INHIBITORS SELF CARE 12:25 NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES 14:50 Vitamin D TESTING 15:56 BETA BLOCKERS 25:19 WAYS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE 26:50 HIGH HEMOGLOBIN 28:12 RELAXATION 31:48 BIOFEEDBACK DEVICES 34:45 LOWER INFLAMMATION 37:03 HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS 39:27 PEMF MAT https://youtu.be/J57LyNxHK08 Transcript from...... Continue Reading →
Podcast Highlights: 00:30 POST COVID EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS 12:17 RESEARCH ARTICLES 22:39 Why doesn't everybody get acupuncture all the time? 34:57 Acupuncture and HPA system https://youtu.be/iuwO0koAZwM Transcript from Webinar: Hello there. This is Dr. John, back with you. I want to thank Kathryn for doing such a great job. Last week I was a little under...... Continue Reading →
Podcast Highlights: 00:27 Taking Breaks from Adaptogens 04:26– Serum Sodium Ranges 05:40 – U-Shape curves 08:06– Functional Ranges on blood work 09:28 – The Salt Fix 10:50 – Healthy Sodium ranges 12:01– Low Sodium 13:25– Adrenal Fatigue 15:48 – Orthostatic Hypotension 20:36– Table Salt 24:01 – Aldosterone 25:44 – Hypovolemia 28:41 – Mild Hyponatremia [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 01:00 – Benefits of Chrysanthemum 04:33 Pre-cancerous signs on the skin and things to watch for 14:12 COVID and Micro-clots 18:45 Thromboembolic Events 20:18 Lab Test Recommendations 23:38 Genetic SNPs 40:12 Olive Oil Intake and Mortality 44:38 Avocado Benefits 48:06 Cholesterol Benefits 51:27 Vitamin D and Calcium Transcript from Webinar: Howdy there. [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 00:41 Summer benefits of Watermelon 03:10 SIGNFICANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES 03:43 SIGNIFICANCE OF FOOD COLORS 04:31 What is the Health impact of inorganic salts versus organic sodium from plants like celery, tomatoes, etc..” 08:23 Is Camellia Sinensis a super absorber of toxic environmental fluoride from soil, etc.?” 12:55 HEADACHES – Which Migraine [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 00:44 Acupressure and Essential Oils 05:15 A little bit about water 12:23 Do you use toothpaste with fluoride? 13:31 Hey, Dr. John, my brother was diagnosed with nonalcoholic, fatty liver disease. Is that a real thing? Should I be worried about it? Should I be tested for it? And is there a [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 00:43 What is the relationship between depression and leaky gut? 02:15 What about Leaky Gut and ADHD? 03:18 I’ve gained 35 pounds in the past two months. I went from eating gluten free, sugar free to eating whatever I want, whenever I want. I haven’t been dealing with life very well. Is [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 03:23 My naturopath has said that I have SIBO, SIFO, EPI and leaky gut. What does this all mean and does it make sense? 06:00 Chewing Food 11:50 Bitter Foods 30:30 Hiatal Hernia 31:32 H. Pylori 34:02 Pancreas and Gallbladder 36:02 “EPI.” Endogenous Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency 38:01 Breaking Down Enzymes 41:41 Leaky [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 06:11 High D-Dimer test results while in ER 45:42 Type of magnesium recommended for long-COVID heart problems. 47:14 Which brands of nattokinase and serrapeptase do you recommend? 48:10 What do you think about Health Concerns supplement – Serramend? Transcript from Webinar: Hi there. Welcome to another edition of “Ask Dr. John.” We’re [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 01:55 Keep Your Mind Healthy So You Can Help in Meaningful Ways 04:00 The Neurotransmitter Paradigm 05:19 SSRI’s: An Occasional solution for an occasional Problem 07:21 CYTOKINE STORMS: The Healing Inflammatory Process Run Amok 11:32 Ibuprofen and Gluten positive correlation to Leaky Gut 13:26 lactobacillus rhamnosus 15:29 Anxiety: Sign of Vitality or [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 00:44 I’m having horrible brain fog lately. What causes it? And is there anything that can be done about it? 19:02 Hi, Dr. Nieters, I received a bottle of magnesium threonate last evening. Took the first capsule of the day’s three capsules serving, at 6:12. Noticed I was actually feeling more relaxed and [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 03:31:22 Could my internal organs be displaced after a C-section 17 years ago or from adhesions forming after that surgery? Could visceral manipulation be good to try for diagnosis and or relief?” 25:59:27 Is all caffeine, the same? Coffee and tea? Does the different sugar content in soft drinks make a difference? [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 02:30:05 What is TCM’s model of care for arthritis and what is causing the imbalance? And can it be reversed? What would be a combined treatment using functional medicine and TCM involved? 33:38:29 What’s the best form of magnesium to take? Full video of webinar: Podcast Highlights: 02:30:05 What is TCM’s model of [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 01:31:03 – Hypertension and polymorphisms of the Sammi people 10:12:06 – I have a MCV on my blood test of 101, what does that mean? 27:29:18 – What are your thoughts about using mushrooms as an alternative to caffeine or espressos? 30:25:19 – What’s can I put in a protein shakes for my [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 03:02:19 – I’m currently doing the liver flush and I’m noticing my deep sleep isn’t as long as it normally is. Why would that be? 09:03:18 – Has the function of the appendix been determined by traditional medicine? They say it has no function, although it doesn’t make sense that nature would do [...]
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Full video of webinar: Podcast Highlights: 02:00 pH changes in the digestive system 7:40 Gallbladder stones 10:00 Bristol Stool Chart 11:50 The Hun 12:50 Zong and Fu organs 14:48 Paired organ meridian relationships. 17:57 Adrenal Glands and kidney meridian 23:16 Hun, wood, growth 24:51 The general liver 25:44 Gallbladder administrator 30:12 drinking Tart Cherry juice [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 01:08 “I talk to my doctor about the labs and he says you don’t need to be worried about those labs. They’re within normal limits, etc.. 11:02 I had mild COVID symptoms. I added brain fog, low appetite. low optimism. I’m just in survival mode. I move 40% slower than usual. 29:57 I [...]
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Podcast Highlights: 02:51 Why am I a human barometer? I hurt more when it’s raining. 23:35 Can I talk about the shingles vaccine? 29:52 What can be done to help tinnitus? 35:12 What’s the correct way to dry brush? 40:00 Ultimate Liver Cleanse Program starting soon Full video of webinar: Transcript from Webinar: [...]
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Questions Include: 06:54 Best Time to Sleep? 22:11 How to get kids to acknowledge they have IBS and how to help treat it? 35:49 What is Muscle Testing? 41:40 Symptoms of Mold Exposure? 43:55 Looking for a primary care doctor. 44:32 How does being in nature change our microbiome? 49:15 How Mast Cell Activation Syndrome [...]
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Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. This is a recording of a live Q&A Zoom webinar. March 4, 2022 Timestamp: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:47 Can Color blindness cause psychological problems? 00:10:05 What can you tell us about the triggers, causes and other information [...]
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Podcast Highlights: Anxiety, Stress and Acupuncture What is Stress? 3 Stress Stages in Response to Life Hormones and Stress Weight Gain and Stress Tests for Adrenal Imbalances 4 Ways to Reduce Stress Stress and Acupuncture What if I am afraid of needles? How do I know if I am stressed enough to need acupuncture? Full [...]
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Podcast Highlights: It All Begins in The Gut Importance of getting the liver to function properly. In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is the General in the body. Looking at depression, anger, irritability, frustration and the role the Liver plays. Importance of reducing inflammation in the gut. Wheat and leaky gut connection 10-Day coaching and educational [...]
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Podcast Highlights: Focused Attention: Solving Problems Is your history causing you to not be focused? You can be focused on your history in order to look forward with change in your life. Importance of focusing on solutions 5 Questions to ask when you have a problem. Podcast Notes: Kathryn Black: Hello and welcome to TheBalancingPoint, [...]
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Podcast Highlights: Accountability Dialogue The point of accountability is observation without judgment. If someone judges us or gives us feedback, our first response, may be it’s gross or very subtle. Our first response is generally a little bit of resistance. If it’s truly someone holding us accountable, then the only appropriate response to that is to [...]
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Podcast Highlights: How herbs and acupuncture can help relieve PMS symptoms Importance of doing a lymphatic cleanse Alameda Acupuncture 14-day lymphatic group cleanse Importance of a liver flush to further healing. Podcast Notes: 00:00 Hello and welcome to The Balancing Point. I am Kathryn, here with Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM for another Weekly Update. [...]
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Learn how to: Write an ideal vision statement Work with a vision partner to have it come to pass. Podcast Notes: Hello there, this is Dr. Nieters again, and last week we started to do, Kathryn and I, who is here with me, started to do a little work on what one could call coaching, [...]
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Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, discusses Winter – Rest/ hibernate. Sleeping 11-12 hours a night. Warm, hearty foods. Light/ moderate exercise Spring – Green vegetables, high antioxidant, high fiber, sleep 8 hours, increase exercise/ move/ stretch. Summer – Time to work on projects, Eat lightly, Minimal alcohol, hot spices, 5-8 hours of sleep. Autumn – [...]
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Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, discusses What to do Post-COVID for lingering symptoms, and preventing future problems. Importance of Functional Medicine in diagnosing anemia Are steroids the best option for treating Asthma? Podcast Notes: 00:00 Intro. Recreating radio call in show. Inviting the public to email (healthandwellness@pacbell.net) or ask any questions they would like to [...]
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Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is back on the air with his podcast. You will be able to find him on YouTube, iTunes and TheBalancingPoint.net. This podcast will talk about some specifics that relate to where we are as a people and a culture. He provides ideas to help start and recreate life in powerful way [...]
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When the level of vitamin D is not where one would suspect than always have a calcitrol test done. Calcitrol is the active form of vitamin D with a half life of 15 hours. Invest in breast health but be careful about mammograms. For good general health, eat seasonally, organic and all the greens you [...]
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Recommended book: 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson. One of his 12 rules: always be comparing yourself to yourself. Strive to be better today than yesterday. If we are not moving forward we are sliding backwards. The lipoprotein profile includes: LDL (low density lipoprotein cholesterol), HDL (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and Triglycerides (fats carried in [...]
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As we move into May, it is a time of creativity; of moving and growing. It is important to ask for specific labs at you annual visit with you MD: 1) a blood test, including a CBC (complete blood count); 2) a chem panel; and 3) a urinalysis. Iodine is necessary for the functioning of [...]
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The longer we can put off being vaccinated the less damage is done. Body movement is important for healthy blood flow. The body is dependent on healthy blood flow to carry oxygen in, nutrients in to feed muscles, and to take the cellular waste out. Artificial electromagnetic frequencies that we are overly exposed to can [...]
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There has been an upsurge in laboratories doing testing for conditions and issues that historically hav been very difficult to get good testing for. An example of such testing is the Wheat Zoomer Test. There are numerous potential problems, issues and sensitivties associated with eating wheat that, in the past, were rarely tested for. The [...]
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Dry needling is a technique used for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a “dry” needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle. Acupuncture needles are very small – almost as thin as a strand of hair Grover’s disease is a rare, temporary skin condition. [...]
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Chinese Medicine has proven to be tremendously effective at reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow. A Bakers Cyst is usually the result of knee joint conditions, such as arthritis or torn cartilage, that cause the knee to produce too much lubricating fluid. Turmeric, Frankincense and Myrrh is a superb herbal combination for inflammation. The [...]
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The gut is our area of most dangerous exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. We need an acidic stomach in order to pull out iron, B12, calcium and a host of other things. Secretory IGA – one of several lines of defense in the gut. Consistent or overuse of NSAIDS can contribute to leaky [...]
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A breath test is the standard diagnostic tool used by medical doctors in diagnosing SIBO or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. It is a condition where particular strains of bacteria have colonized the small intestine. Dr. Siebecker has a good example chart of a specific carbohydrate diet that is beneficial when dealing with SIBO. Video [...]
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The winter solstice is a time to move slowly – a time to be wise with our bodies. Book of the Week: The Tao of an Uncluttered Life: Lao Tzu’s Ten Principles for Organization by Karen Hicks. The five elements, or phases, in Chinese medicine are fire, metal, wood, earth, and water. Fire melts metal – [...]
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A combination of GI Care by Evergreen, Powerful Digestive Flora from Bio Essence and mastic gum has been effective in treating H pylori. Book of the Week: PEMF – The Fifth Element of Health: Learn Why Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy Supercharges Your Health Like Nothing Else! by Bryant Meyers. He details gravitational fields and how [...]
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Important to have a healthy relationship with the bacteria in our bodies. Check out Dr. Anne Livingston’s work regarding the 10-20 different bacteria that are known and proven to cause cancers. Book of the Week: Healing is Voltage by Dr. Jerry Tennant. He addresses bowling ball syndrome, cranial sacral pump, Chinese medicine and measuring voltage [...]
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“The Fluoride Problem; Testimony of Dr. Dean Burke” – recommended video. A new study that confirms the use of fluoride is a problem Fluoride is an endocrine disrupting chemical. It is linked to thyroid and memory disorders. It binds to receptor sites resulting in an inability to utilize iodine properly. Some side effects of high [...]
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Book Recommendation: Nutrient Power; Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain by William J. Walsh http://event.awakeningfromalzheimers.com/fb-a/ Supplement of the week -the need for iodine supplementation. Recommend himalayan sea salt augmented with iodine. A small percentage of people may have an iodine allergy so start with a small amount. In the USA we are completely flooded with bromine, [...]
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Warriors of Stillness by Jan Diepersloot – book recommendation of the week Life force exercise – The Way of the Sword by Reinhard Kammer EGCG – antioxidant that plays a major role in keeping the vitreous humor healthy and other benefits of green tea Squalene based adjuvant in flu vaccines – dangerous for people with [...]
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Pleural Mesatheloima diagnosis – no direct treatment through Chinese medicine but many approaches to support the overall health of the person going through treatment. Knee pain – turmeric, boswellia or curcumin for inflammation and acupuncture for pain relief can be better than in some cases than PT and surgery. Discussion of additional herbal formulas beneficial [...]
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Acupuncture and guasha for facial rejuvenation. Daoist and Chinese medicine take on vitality through sex and/or masturbation. Qi – differing opinions on its existence and at the very least what it actually is in a martial arts sense. The three essential nutrients needed for a healthy heart – magnesium, fish oil and Vitamin D. Benefits [...]
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Importance of service. Acupuncture for stroke recovery. Brain disorders. Panic attacks. Being “beside oneself.” Energetic healing. Cholesterol components. Fractures. Bone breathing. Bone strengthening. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist [...]
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Stroke. Fibromyalgia. The six depressions. Vascular age. Taking pulses. Pulse wave velocity test. Cardiovascular episodes. Maintaining free flow of qi, blood, and bodily fluids for health. Leaky gut and mental/emotional issues. Autism. MSG. Gut-brain connection. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about [...]
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Genetic disorders. Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Leukemia. Acidity. Maintaining a correct pH level. Vaginal pH. Blood pH. Urinary pH. Kidney infections. Iron deficiency. B-12 deficiency. Antacids. Weakening stomach acid. Green coffee beans. Antioxidants. Tuberculosis. Kidney pulses. Maintaining the kidney system. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health [...]
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Dementia. Acupuncture for stress relief. Grounding out. Hugging trees. Human touch. Lymphatic massage. De-frazzling. Castaneda. “Stop the world.” The power of contemplation. Vitamin D and kidney stones. Dehydration. Calcium buildup. Types of kidney stones. Passing kidney stones. Dietary modifications for kidney stones. Evening primrose oil. Dietary and medical “fads.” Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Types [...]
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Mixing formulas. Adjusting herbal formulas to body types. History of herbal formulas. Macular drusen. Macular degeneration. Good books on inflammation. Truly integrative medicine. Memory loss. Gaba. Cupping. Kinesio taping. How a sprain heals. Sweetening formulas. Honey. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show [...]
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“Go with the flow.” Emerging for springtime. Gu type disorders. Parasitic pathogens. Lyme disease. Length of efficacy of formulas. Abdominal distention. Co-infections. Cooking with microwaves. Low-fat diets. High- vs. low-quality fats. Costs of healthcare. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional [...]
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Skin rash. Pityriasis rosea. Latent and transformative heat. Magnesium glycinate. Restless leg syndrome Bio-availability of supplements and vitamins. Absorption of nutrients by the body. Vitamin B-12. Serum ferritin levels. Mean corpuscular volume. Iron levels. Anemia. Corn syrup in baby formula. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point [...]
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Health literacy. Vitamin D-3 levels. Testosterone deficiency. Testosterone-restoring herbs. Cause of enlarged prostate. Treating digestive issues with TCM: leaky gut, ulcerative colitis, etc. Acid reflux pharmaceuticals. Magnesium deficiency. Berberine, barberry, coptis, goldenseal, and other antibacterial herbs. “Minimizing.” Taking inventory of one’s body. Morning muscle aches. Blood and/or qi stagnation. Electrolyte imbalance. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), [...]
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Chronic nausea. Probiotics. Fecal implants. Antibiotics. Leaky gut. Pots disease. ADD: causes and treatments. “Excito-toxins.” Asthma. Trigger foods. United States healthcare systems. Hysterectomy. Sever lower abdominal pain. Statins. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. [...]
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Enlarged thyroid. Iodine deficiency. Goiter. Chronic nausea. Celiac disease. Undefinable diseases. Sleep apnea. Importance of touch. Treatment times for different illnesses. Calcium supplementation. NSAIDs and cardiovascular risk. Achieving critical mass of natural healing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese [...]
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Fatigue. Overall health and wellbeing. Anemia. B-12 deficiency. Low Vitamin D levels. Cholesterol. Redefining “normal.” Symptoms are not normal. Dangers of even minor surgeries. Hyper parathyroid. Magnesium deficiency. Dealing with root causes rather than symptoms. Purpose of pain. Mercury poisoning. Chronic pancreatitis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The [...]
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Repetitive stress injuries. Acupuncture for orthopedic injuries. Ataxia. Low blood pressure. Blood stasis as primary cause of aging. Lyme disease: contraction and remedy. Western vs. Chinese therapies for lyme disease. Gu and chung diseases. Biofilm-dissolving herbs. Continuous vs. discrete supplementation. Coldness of the extremities. Epicor. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. [...]
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Prescription drugs. Behaviorism. Parkinson’s Disease. Estrogen levels. Hot flashes. Hormone production and classification. Menopause. Peyronie’s disease. Bias in medicine. Sleep apnea. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health [...]
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Gallbladder removal surgery. Passing gall stones. Gallbladder health diet. Multiple sclerosis: causes, remedies, and hope for the future. Sore throats. Cold and flu. Herbal medicine. Gui zhi tang. Infectious agents. Strep throat. Powerfully anti-viral herbs. Good fats and oils for cooking. Polyunsaturated fats. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. [...]
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Best ways to stay healthy: plenty of sleep, de-stress, take Vitamin D. Stress and anxiety. Catabolic hormones. Parathyroid. Calcium. Bone mass. Reading labs. Bodily toxicity. Dementia. DHA. Beta-carotenoids. True effects of pharmaceuticals. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, [...]
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Healthcare education and lack thereof. Gas. Simethicone. Gut health. Treating the root of the problem. “Biological normal.” Flu season. Carnivora. Immune boosting. Vitamin D. Benzodiazepines. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John [...]
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Influenza. Boosting immunity. Warts. Anti-viral herbs. Body odors. Insomnia. Sleep issues leading to diabetes. Health care system inefficiencies. Kefir. Perils of dairy. Red palm oil. Extra virgin oils. Omega-3 fatty acids. Algae. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, [...]
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Fatty liver. Vitamin D. Shifting energetic systems. Interpreting lab results. Liver fire. Permanent weight loss. Detoxification. Bowel health. Liver and gallbladder support. Flax seed. Blood pressure. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements. Rheumatoid arthritis. High quality salt. Heart tonics. Finger warts. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing [...]
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Holiday stress. Creating your reality. Focusing your attention. Dwell in the truth. The dao de jing. Goodness and badness. Eight hugs a day. Migraines. Detox and weight loss. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. [...]
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Cold and flu season. Immunity. Vegetarianism. Importance of healthy fats. Dementia prevention. Vitamin D. Mediterranean diet. Low back pain. Steroid injections side effects. Efficacy of acupuncture. Prolotherapy. Gout. Psoriasis. Eggs. Dentures. Acupuncture for brain diseases. Flatulence. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show [...]
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Headaches. Root vs. branch of a problem. Stress-induced diarrhea. “Cock’s crow diarrhea.” Toxicity as cause for numerous disorders. Leaky gut. IP-6. “Hallelujah symptoms.” Follow-up self-care. Iron levels. Cancer treatment support. Eustachian tube blockage. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese [...]
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Five branches of medicine. Detoxification. Cultural toxicity. Anxiety. Most common uses for acupuncture. Importance of second and third opinions. Orthopedic treatments. Projecting/sucking qi. Manifestations of qi. HPV. Hormone production and conversion. DHEA. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, [...]
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Heberden’s node. Osteoarthritis of the finger joints. Genetic component vs. simple wear and tear. Inflammatory component. Treating the entire body system. Adressing systemic problems, rather than just diseases. Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis. Ei type pain. Incontinence: causes, prevention, remedies. Prolapse. Insidious inflammation. Cholesterol. Dangers of vasectomies. Vitamin D levels. Active vs. passive Vitamin D forms. [...]
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Prioritizing health. Depression. Types of depression: lack of interest in life vs. spiraling thought patterns and negative ideation. Qi, yang, or blood deficiency. Adrenal fatigue. Lack of free flow. Qi or blood stagnation. Phlegm damp stagnation. Chinese medicine coupled with antidepressants. Over-perscription of pharmaceuticals. Tai qi quan. Relaxation, surrender, and alignment. Aging well and preventing [...]
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Finding purpose. Empowerment. “Know thyself.” Becoming your values. Frozen shoulder. Gil Hedley “Fuzz Talk.” Tui na. Physical therapy. Electroacupuncture. Frank Butler. Oligo fructose. Self-healing. Self-care. Detoxification. Neurodegenerative diseases. Early detection. The time of hibernation. Moxa at ren 6 and stomach 36. Earlier and earlier puberty. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. [...]
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Eliminating allergenic foods. Detoxification. Supplements to pull out toxins. Chelation. Link between pesticides and neurological conditions. Herbs for DNA repair. ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Chlordane. Heavy metal testing. Depression. Qi stagnation. Individualized diagnosis. Statin use. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional [...]
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Terminology: cleanse vs. detox vs. fast. Gut health is the core of overall health. Leaky gut. Gut’s impact on immune health. Five element/five phase theory. Flu shots. Vitamin D. Avoiding colon cancer and cancerous growth. Bowel flora. Probiotics. Fermented food. Gallbladder bile. Antacids. Importance of stomach acid. Internal organ massage. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western [...]
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Chronic illness. Symptoms. Restoring health vs. relief medicine. Primary causes of imbalance. Adenomyosis of the uterus. Hysterectomy pre- and post-op care. Long-term effects of bodily trauma. Athletes who die early of blood stasis diseases. Supplements to move blood. Supplements to boost immunity. Antioxidants. Various hormone systems. Yin and Yang. Yin is more substantial: organs, blood, tissue, [...]
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Diseases engendered by lifestyle. Simultaneous diagnoses. Environmental toxicity. Stress. Anxiety. Generalized inflammation. Types of heat. What is healing? Symptom relief vs. true health. Three stages of healing: relief, correction, maintenance. Cholesterol. Advertising. Ever-worsening allergies. Facial tics. Acupuncture for babies and children. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing [...]
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Caffeine. Cycle of sleeplessness. Pu-erh tea. Matching tea to needs. Coffee. Tea vs. coffee. Evidence-based medicine. Hair coloring. Boosting brain power with acupuncture. Treating ADD and ADHD with acupuncture. Immune-boosting herbs. Antibiotics and gut flora. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about [...]
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Heat rash. Clearing summer heat. Trapped heat. Seasonal allergies. Antihistamines. Injection therapies. Micro acupuncture systems. Balancing the immune system. Shonishin technique. Pressure points for allergies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John [...]
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Measuring magnesium. MMSE test for diagnosing and predicting dementia. The cost of healthcare. Preventative vs. curative care. “Effortless power.” Benefits of fasting. Vegetable vs. fruit fasts. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. [...]
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Bringing two worlds together: acupuncturists with hospital privileges. Yan De-xin’s work on blood stasis as the proximate cause of age related degeneration. Early signs of aging that will direct treatment plan: scaly dry skin. Varicose veins. Cough and wheezing. Daybreak diarrhea with sore low back and knees. Vertigo, dizziness, headache, poor memory, loss of sleep and [...]
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ACL injuries. Situational awareness. Energy field therapy. Olfaction. Rotton odor and lung disorders. Probiotics and UT and yeast infections. Glucocorticoids and mental disorders. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist [...]
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The force of intention. The power and purpose of inquiry. Sprained ankle. Addictive nature of sugar and wheat. Cataracts. Macular degeneration. Antioxidants. Detoxing. Eye floaters. Bubbling spring point. Acupuncture for weight loss. Will power—“zhi” in the kidneys. Addiction recovery. Diabetes causes. PTSD. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The [...]
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Chinese Medicine overview of gynecology and the female hormonal system. Pain during menstruation. Endometriosis. Fibroids. Uterine myomas. Headaches. Menstrual cramps. Missed periods. Excessive periods. Breast tenderness. Acne. Fertility and infertility. Breast cancer. Estrogen dominance. PCOS. Ovarian cysts. Menopause. Sun Si-miao: “I would rather treat ten men than one woman.” Nature’s cycles and hormone levels. Benefits of [...]
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Intestinal dysbiosis and linked illnesses. Hysterectomies. Drusin. Macular degeneration. Green tea extract and astaxanthin for eye health. SOD. Latent heat. Chronic illness. Methylation pathways. Macro vs. micro systems. “Unexplained” abdominal pain. Post-surgery pain. Chi nei tsang. Thyroid conditions and heart attacks. Hives and autoimmune disease. Hives indicate damp heat. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, [...]
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Li-Zhu medicine and treating diseases of lifestyle and internally engendered conditions: Metabolic Syndrome X, insulin resistance, leptin signaling dysfunction, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, adrenal fatigue/exhaustion, neurotransmitter deficiencies, liver toxicity. PH balance and digestive fire. Benefits of healthy gut flora, beneficial bacteria, probiotics. Understanding why most treatments for food allergies and yeast [...]
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Certainty vs. values systems vs. assumptions. Wrist pain. Arthritic pain. Bone fusion surgeries. Rebuilding cartilage. Vitamin B-12 side effects. Methylation pathways. The danger of objectification. Being present. Surrendering to the experience of “other.” Eating raw food with cooked food. Digestion vs fermentation. Vitamin D and development. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional [...]
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“When internal Qi is righteous, external evils cannot invade.” Gut health and supporting the internal. Immune support. Natural killer cells. “Forest bathing.” Double-edged “magic bullet” medicine. Causes of Leaky Gut and intestinal dysbiosis. Antibiotics. NSAIDs. Antacids. Hormone modulator. Birth control pills. Complications. Inflammation and immune responses. Permeable gut linings. Metabolic wastes, hormones, lectin dense foods, [...]
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Muscle cramping. Electrolyte imbalance. Unexplained illnesses. The chong channel. Release of trauma. Breast milk toxicity. Florence Williams—Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History. Meditation. Vipassana. Sleep apnea. Natural pain relief. Persistent low blood sugar. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese [...]
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Healthcare versus illness care. Basics: sleep, meditation, exercise and food. Factors that lower cancer risk. Breast cancer prevention and screening tools. Maximizing health care dollar: catastrophic health insurance and preventive care. Beyond the lab test. The eight aspects of John’s “web of wellness.” What to [...]
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Minerals. Excess Iron. Iron chelators. Aluminum and copper. Eye disease. Macular degeneration. Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy. Spleen qi deficiency not holding blood in vessels. Describing disorders in Chinese Medicine. Blood-building formulas. Anemia. Lack of dietary fiber. Fructose. High platelet count. Blood cancers. Er xian tang. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live [...]
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Finding our source assumptions. Whole health. Mental health. Nature of reality. Seasonal sleep adjustment. Konjac mannan. Arginine. Causes of Multiple sclerosis. Phytic acid. IP-6. Chelation. Nose tickle. Liver discomfort. Bell’s Palsy. Trigeminal nerve. Blood pressure. Beet roots, celery, cucumber. Iron. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point [...]
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Aging and longevity and the “Kidney System” and “blood stasis” in Chinese medicine and translation to Western biomedicine. Endocrine system. Chinese medicine statements of fact explained. Kidneys store essence. Kidneys govern fluids and water. Kidneys govern the absorption of qi. Kidneys govern the bones. Kidneys govern agility. Fear is the orientation of the kidneys. The [...]
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Spinach. Raw vs. cooked vegetables. Water purification. High-oxalate foods. Reducing oxalate production. Fatty liver. Danger of fructose. Caffeine. Green tea extract. Chlorella and spirulina. Coconut products. Soy. Turmeric. Perimenopausal symptoms. Menopause. Progesterone deficiency. Estrogen balance. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about [...]
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Kidney health: overworked, undernourished, low grade infections, alkaline urine, stones, flushing, lithotripsy. Occult infections. Gout, high uric acid levels and cardiovascular disease. Simple kidney cleanse protocol to flush stones and deposits. How to support kidney function and prevent kidney stone formation. Children, obesity and type 2 diabetes in the news. Calories are not created equal. [...]
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Lactose intolerance. Anxiety. Kaptchuk, T.J. et al. 2008 study. Lowering iron. Antioxidants. Vitamin D. Curcumin. Alzheimer’s. Macrophages. Liver and gallbladder spasms. Castor oil. Eyelid inflammation. Detoxification side effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. [...]
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Using Chinese medicine to transform the quality of life. Exploring the unnaturally high levels of stress imposed by the modern American lifestyle. Increasing workplace stress. Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system responses. Chai hu long gu mu li tang. Post-traumatic stress disorder. “Interior vacuity”. Yin depletion. Stomach heat. Xin: heart-mind. Breathing techniques. Melatonin. Types of insomnia. [...]
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“Knotty diseases”. Hives. Fluid buildup. Qi mechanism disorder. Cellulitis. San jiao channel. Spleen channel. Supplement quality. Antioxidants. Multiple chemical sensitivity. Overwhelmed liver. Lung yin deficiency. Residual lung heat. Volatile organic compounds. Invisible illness. Chronic disease. High blood pressure. Thyroid treatments. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point [...]
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Spring and the Wood Element, another conversation with Anastacia White. Saturation of healthful eating into mass media. A very high-energy time. Cultivating the energy coming from the ground. Anger and frustration as a result of excess energy. Wood element in relation to the cosmos: Thunder, wind, fluctuating weather, the planet Jupiter. Expansiveness. Night-focus. Trees. Rigidity, [...]
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Corydalin/Yan Hu Suo. Pain management. Binaural beats. Qi stagnation. Liver depression. Kawasaki disease. Statins. Heart disease. Diabetes. Gluten intolerance. High-lectin foods. Pea protein. Rice proteins. Bowel micro-flora. Probiotics. Bowel disease. The master cleanse. Breaking fasts. Curbing sweet tooth. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk [...]
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Xin: “the heart-mind.” Toxicity. B-12 deficiency, folate deficiency, and niacin deficiency. Kidney function. Protein imbalance. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Detoxing from cigarettes and soda. Lung yin deficiency and lung heat. Niacin and mental health. Cholesterol. Patient advocacy. Bodily polarity. Intention. Acupuncture and reproductive health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. [...]
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Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases on the rise. “Autogens”. Pathogenesis, toxic environmental factors. Diet and lifestyle. Behcet’s disease and cow’s milk proteins. Translating TCM terminology “wind, damp-heat & phlegm.” Herbal medicine and classical formulas for autoimmune disorders and inflammation, i.e. systemic lupus, MS, ALS, collagen diseases, kidney damage, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, anti-baterial, anti-viral, respiratory tract support, [...]
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Swelling and edema. Electrolyte levels. Blood pressure medication. Channel theory. San jiao channel. Spleen channel. B-12 deficiency. Blood tests. Eye pain. Liver-eye connection in TCM. Extra points. Local vs. distant points. Constipation. Miralax. Konjac mannan fiber. Hyoscyamine. Memory. High blood pressure. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing [...]
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Guided detoxification program. Informed consent. A gentle approach to detoxification. Thinning and the lymph and lymphatic massage.Far infrared. Heat. Dry brushing. Burning fat releases toxins into the bloodstream, cleansing the blood. Clearing inflammation. Balancing leptin and ghrelin and regulating food intake and satiation. Stress, cortisol and fat-burning. Chronic arthritis and inflammatory conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), [...]
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Equinox. Vision. Clearing heat. Heart-kidney disharmony. Scaly, itchy skin. Cooling vitamins and supplements. Krill oil. Bubbling urine. Kidney health. Urine colors. Warming up muscles. Study on lutein and zeaxanthin from the British Journal of Nutrition. EGCG. Gut health. Probiotics. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health [...]
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Spring seasonal advice. How to maximize your energy for spring. Minimizing risk. Five element theory. Liver & gallbladder systems. Importance of having a high functioning liver and gallbladder. Holistic and Western points of view. Life vision. Keys to successfully creating your life. Vision -> goal -> plan -> action. Grounding. Earthing. Increasing exercise. Detoxing. Balancing [...]
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Radiation. Squalene. Botox. Cosmetic acupuncture. Fat distribution. Weight loss. Weight fluctuations. Leptin system. Liver cleanse. Protecting the liver. Milk thistle. Dandelion. Gallbladder health. Thermograms. Glucose control. Diabetes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host [...]
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Prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia. Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s. ALS. MS. Lifestyle, herbs, acupuncture. Legal pharmaceuticals and brain health. Overmedication. The health pyramid and moving away from dementia risk. Jing, preservation of the vital essence and aging. Stress reduction. Prioritizing a healthy lifestyle. Early warning sign and tests. Foods and supplements for prevention. Laboratory tests for dementia [...]
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Blood sugar. Blood glucose tests: A1C, GITT, GTT. Diabetes. Hypoglycemia. Antihistamines. Seasonal allergies. Anti-inflammatory diet. Carotenoids. Alcohol and dementia. Preparing for spring. Seasonal living. Gallbladder pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. [...]
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Lab tests. Essential fatty acids. Prostaglandins. Cholesterol. Cardiovascular health. Polyunsaturated fat. Omega 6 vs. Omega 3 fatty acids. Clearing heat. Dispelling blood stasis. Sticky blood. Inflammation. Cholesterol. Vertical auto profile test. HDL, LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides. I ching translations. Duality. Simplicity. Whiplash. Cupping. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. [...]
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Energy medicine. Energy movement. Energy alignment. Blood pressure medication. Wu ling san. Chai hu long gu mu li tang. High blood pressure causes. Pulse diagnosis. Blood stasis. High blood sugar. Ginseng. Lower abdominal pain. Chi nei tsan. Diabetes. Glucose monitoring. Diabetic training. Retinal bleeding. Spleen qi. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and [...]
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Brain health and neurodegenerative disease. Dementia, Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s. ALS, MS. Predictors, causes, signs and symptoms. The “kidney” system and aging and the brain in Chinese Medicine. Legal and illegal drug use and the affect on the brain. “Kidney deficiency.” “Spleen Qi” deficiency. Phlegm. Damp and blood stasis. Senior moments. Nominative aphasia. Not engaging in mental [...]
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Nurturing cardiovascular health. Dairy. Inquiry. Ear “infections.” Gut health in children. Huang lian. Gynecology in TCM. PCOS. Breast exams. Raw milk and cheese. Feng shui. Sleep apnea. Naps. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. [...]
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Men’s health: andropause, the male climacteric. Hormones. Depression. Aging. Prostate cancer. The male brain and how it impacts “male reality.” Thriving through andropause. Low testosterone. Low energy. Loss of sex drive. Erectile dysfunction. Human growth hormone. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show [...]
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Painful tongue. Burning mouth syndrome. Fish and krill oil. GM Food. FDA. Vitamin and Supplement regulation. False findings about vitamins and supplements. Arthritis. Digital swelling. Hot and cold bi. Gluten free. Aikido. Energy flows. Diet. Anxiety. Nervousness. Depression. Antidepressants. Practicing mindfulness. Ceasing thought. Chai hu jia long mu tang. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, [...]
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Channel palpation as a system of diagnostics in Chinese Medicine in the style of Wang Ju-Yi, author of Applied Channel Theory. Nei Jing “the channels are the determiners of life and death.” Acupuncture and TCM education. Andropause. Moving points. “Transport opening.” Network vessels. Thick and thin body fluids. Opening channels. Fluid Stagnation. Five [...]
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Vitamin D. Dietary vitamin A. Liver, butter, full fat milk. Eye health. Cramping toes. Electrolyte imbalance. Magnesium. Ba fung points. Cyclical fevers. Febrile diseases. Measles. Asthma. Mount Sinai asthma study. Bio-available hormones for bone health. Osteopenia. Osteoporosis causes. Estrogen and progesterone. Push hands tai chi. Honey. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional [...]
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Traumatic injury. Sports injury. Broken bones and fractures. Qi gong. Nei gong. No free flow and pain. Free flow and no pain. Bone setting. Getting the right diagnosis. Wu ling san. Proper qi and blood flow. Things that slow the healing process like wheat (inflammatory) and NSAIDS (which double the rate of non-union fractures). [...]
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Blood pressure. Body temperature. Biomat. Collapsed lung. Morning congestion. Neti pot. Gastrointenstinal disorders. Gluten. Dairy. Vitamin D. Conventional medicine. Ulcerative colitis. Osteoporosis. Hysterectomy. Strengthening bone. Tai chi. Comprehensive treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and [...]
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Five Elements or Five Phase theory in the human experience, a conversation with Anastacia White. (Part 2 of 2). Water, winter, kidneys and aging. Liver. Nurturing Yin and Yang. Seasonal change. Meditation. Caffeine. Fear and anxiety. Letting go. Cold weather stiffness. Dietetic medicine. Warming foods. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. [...]
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The totality of approach in Chinese Medicine. Helicobacter Pylori. Ulcers. Electrolytes. Kidneys. Vitamin D and heart health. Chinese Medicine and dentistry. Allergy-causing potential of GM food. Abdominal pain. Importance of palpation in diagnosis. Magnesium deficiencies. Iodine in women’s health. White vs. red light for sleep and health. Tendons and the liver. Pulse-taking. Recommendations for irregular [...]
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The Water Element. Five Element or Five Phase theory in the human experience, a conversation with Anastacia White. (Part 1 of 2). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and [...]
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Turning around pre-diabetic condition. Sleep problems. Asthma. Melatonin and magnesium. Grounding. Acupressure channels for spasticity. Balance method. Restless leg. Eye floaters and herbs for visual obstructions. Melatonin, ALS, sleep, weight loss, metabolic rate. Help for plugged ears. Tendon rupture side effect of Cipro, support for tendon health in Chinese medicine by supporting the liver and [...]
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Nutrients and soil depletion. Blood test VAP verticle auto profile and, lowering lowering blood fats. Plaque test for lipoprotein PLA2, blood test as a predictor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Lowering oxidative stress. Hardening of the arteries and arterial elasticity. Understanding why the body changes around 50 years old. Families of herbs and herbal formulas [...]
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Herbal formula for “Liquor damage” and hangovers. Two herbal formulas to have on hand. What TCM can offer for women’s health, fertility, menopause, PCOS, estrogen dominance, painful menstruation, PMS. Qualifications for treating women’s health. Second Spring, the time of menopause. Dispelling common healthcare myths. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine as an adjunctive therapy with cancer and [...]
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Thank you for the feedback about the show. Ending the year powerfully by listening to the “quiet voice.” 2010 supplement safety results. Kidney stones. Osteopenia. Calcium supplementation. Pre-diabetic A1C number. Clearing clutter. Chronic pain. Whiplash. N-Acetylcysteine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show [...]
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Honoring Winter Solstice: go slow, be patient. Bladder prolapse considering surgery. Picking a surgeon. Large German acupuncture study. Side effects from acupuncture. Top four supplements for eye health. Girdjieff. Contrast agents in MRI’s. Vaccine research. Best cooking oils. Kidney support. GMO foods. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The [...]
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Winter and seasonal change. Thrive in winter. Winter solstice and “utmost yin.” Closing and storing. Protecting the kidneys. Salt. Clarity and purpose. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and [...]
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Pleomorphism and monomorphism. Surprising affect of acupuncture treatment. Notice how the world responds to you and slow down. Gratitude for our community. Herbal treatment for stomach virus. Acupressure points to help with stomach flu. Starting a meditation practice. BEC and BEC5 skin cancer. Alternative support during cancer treatments. Free meditation course. Qi gong for upper [...]
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Heat-wind condition. Different styles of Traditional Chinese Medicine: “External turn to Zhang, Internal turn to Li.” Science and magic. Concerns about Chinese herbal safety. Orthomolecular medicine article on evidence based medicine. Calcium intake considerations. Help for dry eyes. Research design. Simple treatment for depression. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live [...]
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and coughs, colds and flus. Herbal formulas for viral infections. How to treat the different stages of the colds and flus. When to seek help, when to self treat. Different types of coughs. Fever, chills, headache, stuffy nose, white tongue coating. Sore throat, yellow tongue coating. Itchy dry throat, red tongue [...]
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CEU course on diabetes this weekend with Dr. Nieters in Sacramento. Cat allergy. igE and igG. Several protocols for allergy treament. Foods and supplements that block the release of histamines. Arthritis and diabetes, three week program to clear inflammation and primary method of treatment is herbal medicine and dietary change. Heberden’s nodes (swollen joints). Intestinal [...]
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Essence-Spirit diseases or mental-emotional disorders. Manual of psycology DSM4 may be revised. Movement away from talk therapy towards drug therapy. Normal human experience now pathological. Political decisions affecting mental healthcare system. Repercussions of diagnosis. Cultural differences. TCM perspective of yangming disorders from the Huang Di Nei Jing. Distinguishing mania and withdrawal, manic depression and bipolar [...]
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Giving thanks. Skin problem and Chinese herbals. Increasing blood flow after injury to promote healing. Supporting bone health after fracture or break. Different types of electroacupuncture. Acupuncture to support eye health. Master Tung points. Incontinence and pelvic floor disorders treatment, using acupuncture to “pull up the central qi.” With regards to Thanksgiving: “Nothing tastes as [...]
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, female infertility, endocrine disorders. Erratic menstruation, lack of menstruation, facial hair, darker body hair, hair on nipples, change or increase in body fat, apple shaped body, acne, insulin resistance, low HDL, high LDL, cholesterol, irregular ovulation, no ovulation, androgen excess, FSH:LH, thyroid testing, regulating leptin and ghrelin. Chlomid vs. [...]
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Brain “Gu.” Schizophrenia, mental health and nutritional deficiencies. Gut-brain connection. ADHD common diagnosis for children. Reading laboratory testing for disease prevention. Herb Jiaogulan, gynostemma, adaptogenic herb. Misuse of herbs, herb safety and herb-drug interactions. Popular acupuncture to avoid when people are on blood thinners. Natural support for high blood pressure during pregnancy. GERD and proton [...]
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Gu syndrome: “when the oil has seeped into the flour.” A combination of recalcitrant chronic diseases, digestive disorders, mental-emotional disorders, parasitic diseases. depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, emotional overwhelm, exhaustion, Lyme disease, mycobacterial infection, gut inflammation, sarcoidosis. Props to Fruehauf, Flaws, Klinghoffer, Mattman, Maciocia. Understanding why certain common Western and TCM treatments can make the [...]
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Living in harmony with nature in a material world. Gu disorders, digestive disorders, mental-emotional disorders, parasitic diseases. Getting your life back after being hijacked by chronic disease. Fumigation herbs to drive out pathogens. Protecting the skin in the fall. Dry skin. Herbal teas and tinctures for immunity and fall health. Retaining choice in healthcare. Pre-diabetic [...]
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Oldest known case of Lyme disease. Skin problems, actinic keratosis, psoriasis. Immunity, vaccines, cell mediated immunity, humoral immunity. Eggplant extract in skin cancer treatments. Rise of food allergies, peanut allergies, asthma, food sensitivities. IBS, ulcerative colitis (UC). Drawing toxins out thru the skin, kidney damage. PSA test information. Walnuts. Post-stroke recovery with acupuncture. Traditional Chinese [...]
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Striving for critical mass in health care change. Krill omega 3 for brain health. Best foods for health in the fall. Newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, several considerations. Looking at cancer. Goiters. Psoriasis internal and external. Treating a bulging herniated disc with acupuncture. Rheumatoid arthritis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live [...]
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Preparing your body for Winter. Sudden energy drops in October. How to meet the seasonal changes and build and nourish the body for the coming winter. Qigong exercises, specific foods, specific supplements and more to build and nourish the body and the immune system in the Fall. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and [...]
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Seasonal changes: aligning your energy with Autumn. Applying the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine broadly. Sclerosing tissue. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing. In depth look at blood fats and laboratory report. Herbal formulas for coronary artery profusion and clearing the arteries. Supplements for arterial health. The importance of a deep sleep for healing. Concerns about overuse [...]
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Healthcare freedom. Benefits of moxa (Chinese mugwort herb) and moxabustion therapy to stimulate acupuncture points and help to resolve cold weather issues, fatigue, menstrual pain, insomnia and improve constitutional strength. “Always keep Zusanli wet.” Access to nutritional supplements. Tui na massage. Soy. Allergy shiners: dark circles around the eyes. Difficulty burping. Benefits of baking soda. [...]
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Today all about heart health, heart attacks, heart disease, cardiovascular. Signs of heart-mind imbalances in TCM: Parkinson’s disease and other neurological diseases, scattered thinking, difficulty concentrating, loss of joy, red or ruddy complexion, very pale complexion, speech problems, confused speech, stuttering, mental illnesses and depression, lassitude, weak spirit, profuse dreaming, mania, red tongue, fast [...]
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Tick-born diseases. Estrogenic factors, children’s brain health and breast health. Lyme disease co-factors. Addiction and diet, why it can be hard to make healthy food choices. Supplements for brain fog. PH, acid-alkaline. Pu erh tea. Cysts. Poultices and salves. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health [...]
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Harmonizing your body with the natural rhythms of seasonal changes from Long Summer to Fall. Developing immunity. Fall foods for health and warming the middle jiao for sustaining energy. Importance of tranquility, meaning, inspiration and companionship. Using acupuncture to tune-up the immune system. Honor the body’s natural sleep cycles, it’s time to sleep in. Vitamin [...]
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Pathogenic factors and internally engendered disease. Integrative diabetes training courses for medical doctors and nurses aimed at adult onset diabetes. Parkinson’s disease in Western medicine and in TCM. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis diet and treatment options. Do not give up hope on the possibility of remission. Link to pesticides and Parkinson’s. Parkinsonism vs parkinson’s [...]
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When to get treatment from an acupuncturist. Collagen health and connective tissue health. Bruising and collagen deficiency. Lab test review, when to worry about a lab test. Test your microwave for radiation leakage. New study on seniors and pharmaceutical usage. Concerns about diet soda. Aspartame and diabetes link. Soda linked to strokes. Sores on toes. [...]
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Keeping testosterone balanced, concerns about stay-at-home dads. Chemicals blocking breast cancer drugs. Human growth hormone and rejuvenation, healing and muscle building. Deep sleep and pulsing of human growth hormone at night. Natural ways to increase human growth hormone. Magnesium supplementation helpful for Type 2 diabetes. Smart meter concerns. Supplements and foods that support meditation and [...]
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Focus on acupuncture, one of the five branches of Chinese medicine, a modern understanding. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net [...]
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Risk vs. reward: antibiotics and clostridium difficile (C. diff). Building the immune system. Vulvitis, fertility and balancing the vaginal pH. EFT and acupuncture. Top 9 foods eaten by Americans. Shingles. Frequent bladder infections. Menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Different treatments for chronic fatigue. Current research on acupuncture as supportive of breastfeeding and [...]
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Sustaining a healthy weight. Weight loss and weight gain. Obesity on the rise. Children and obesity. Regaining weight after weight loss and sustaining weight loss. Effects of restricting calories long term and short term. Mechanism of stress. Four keys to sustained weight loss. How acupuncture can support weight loss. New studies and 750 year [...]
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Concerns about managed care facilities. Dietary therapy for kidney stones. Cellulitis, Clindamyacin and clostridium difficile (C. dif). What you can do for C. difficile. Headaches. Supplements for diabetics. Women and heart health. Post-partum depression. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional [...]
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“Knotty ” diseases and “Gu” syndromes: Pathogenic chronic diseases, caused by external organisms. Including Lyme disease, chronic viral infections, parasitic diseases, spirochetes, mycoplasmas, fungal infections, protazoan infections and cytokine storms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, [...]
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Health score. Eye health, glaucoma, reducing intraocular pressure, macular degeneration. 90-120 day program for diabetes. Resolving arterial plaque. Erectile dysfunction. Eye floater. Skin conditions: hives. shingles. Severe vomiting, dry heaving and diarrhea. Cystic acne. Sperm health and motility. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio [...]
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Prostate cancer. Medicinal mushrooms. Calcium supplementation. Feeling cold. Vibrating leg. Bone soup. Alkaline diet. Gerson therapy. Bowel irregularities. Gut brain connection. Acupuncture points to increase or decrease urination. Benefits of astragalus. Achillies tendon injury. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional [...]
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Companion to previous episode on Pain. Orthopedic Injuries, back pain, sports injuries. Techniques for treating injuries Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. http://www.thebalancingpoint.net Inspired by this [...]
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This show is an in-depth look at adrenal fatigue and chronic fatigue. Addison’s disease and lack of adrenal hormones. Adrenal dysfunction on the rise. Chinese Medicine explained: the spleen and kidney systems. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, [...]
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Ganglion cyst or Bible cyst. Lipomas. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) antioxidant supplements, food sources for joints, blood vessels, connective tissues. Tui na massage for neck pain, orthopedic injury, frozen shoulder, soft tissue rehabiliation. Resveratrol, goldenseal, ginseng. Herb garden. Building tendon strength appropriate for the muscle strength. The spirituality of Chinese Medicine, yin and yang, tai ji [...]
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This show is an in-depth look at women’s health from puberty through menopause. Menstrual disorders. PMS, painful periods, breast tenderness, cramps, mood swings. Reproductive cancers. HPV. Concerns about too much estrogen for men and women, breast cancer and prostate cancer. Estrogen dominance, xenoestrogens and phytoestrogens. Traditional Chinese medical view of the menstrual cycle and fertility. [...]
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Gut health connection to autsim. Concerns about flouride in the water supply. Is leaky gut real? Celiac disease. High blood pressure readings and white coat hypertension. Chinese herbal medicine and menopause. Hair loss. Supporting vascular health. Concerns about thrombosis. Pain in calves after walking, Intermittent claudication. Pain in legs at night. Baker’s cyst, bulge behind [...]
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Leaky gut Part 2. Includes: Intestinal dysbiosis. Ulcerative colitis. Yeast infections. Migraines, hives, fibromyalgia, autism spectrum, gut-brain connection, PMS, fibroids and more. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist [...]
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Leaky gut Part 1. Includes: Intestinal dysbiosis. Ulcerative colitis. Yeast infections. Migraines, hives, fibromyalgia, autism spectrum, gut-brain connection, PMS, fibroids and more.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.
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Health education. Do your own research. Raising Vitamin D levels. Enzymes and probiotics during a detox. Trigeminal neuralgia and TMJ, herbal options and Master Tong acupuncture points. Craniosacral and cradiofacial. The Balance Method. Ear acupuncture. Sun exposure and melanoma. Autoimmune disease. Foods and supplements to support healthy immune response. How acupuncture works for different autoimmune problems. Coffee enemas. Coffee and Alzheimer’s. Olive oil.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.
https://thebalancingpoint.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sleep-disorders-101_-insomnia-apnea-restless-and-more-balancing-point-7-18-11.mp3 Sleep disorders 101. Insomnia, inability to fall asleep, restless sleep, sleep apnea, early waking, in depth.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.
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Health education. BCG vaccine study to regenerate islet cells of pancreas and reverse diabetes. Mycobacteria. Many translations of the Huang Di Nei Jing, Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine. Studying from a Master. Summer heat, heat exhaustion, heat stroke. Enlarged prostate.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.
https://thebalancingpoint.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pu_erh-tea-with-guest-david-wright-balancing-point-7-11-11.mp3 Interview with David Wright, tea aficionado, about Pu-Erh tea. This show originally aired in June 2008 while Dr. Nieters was in China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.
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Benefits of coconut oil. Water-decocted polypharmacy herbal medicine. Lymphatic massage. Sugar and chocolate. Cell phones and radiation. Prostate health.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.
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Health care freedoms. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Rush. Putting TCM to the test. All truth passes three stages. Chinese Herbal Medicine in depth. Hepatitis C.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming.
The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more. Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist and health educator. www.thebalancingpoint.net
Inspired by this podcast to take action in your life? Visit Alameda Acupuncture.