Shen disturbance is a common condition that many of us encounter daily in the clinic. In addition to anxiety and depression, shen...

Often in the clinic, we may recommend lifestyle modifications for diet, exercise, smoking, sleeping, stress reduction, meditation, or...

In this post, I will cover some fundamental principles for why it is helpful for acupuncturists to think of meridians and point functions...

In Chinese medicine theory, we speak of the jing essence and its relation to the kidneys and marrow. In TCM, the essence transforms into...

Lung 7 (LU 7) is known to be the confluent point for the Conception Vessel (CV), and as the name implies there is a connection to the lower abdomen and uterus. In this blog post, I will explore a myofascial basis for the connection between LU 7 and the lower abdomen. Superficial Front Arm Line, Brachioradialis, & the Front Functional Line In the image on the left, we can see the Superficial Front Arm Line (SFAL) which includes the pectorals major, forearm flexors, and lattisi

As acupuncturists and therapists it is vital for us to perceive subtle energy. A key question to ask ourselves is how do we recognize qi...

In this post, I will discuss how to treat occipital headaches using traditional acupuncture points, ear points, and Master Tung's points....

Using SI 3 and UB 62 together is a very well-known point combination that is said to open the Du Mai and Yang Qiao meridians. In this...

In this post, I want to make a point (pun intended) for considering the feasibility of six lower leg yang lines. This should clear up...

In TCM Spleen 6 (SP 6) and Spleen 9 (SP 9) are well-known points used for a variety of disorders. They are best known for treating...

The shao yang meridians include the triple warmer and gallbladder channels which transverse the lateral regions of the body. Examining...

The Master Tung points known as the Seven Tigers (77.26) are in the region of UB 58 - UB 59 and between the tai yang and shao yang...

Treating patients with anxiety, depression, and other conditions related to shen disturbance has become increasingly important for...

In Chinese medicine, we use yin and yang as a useful method of pattern identification. Yin-Yang theory can also be applied to...

In my last post, I commented on LU 7 and the Three Scholars (33.13, 33.14, 33.15) which are a group of Master Tung's points located on...

Lung 7 (Lie Que, Broken Sequence) is a very popular point with diverse functions. However, getting a strong and immediate response with...

Kidney 6 the confluent point of the Yin Qiao (motility) vessel is known to be a very influential acupuncture point. Like many leg yin...

In the video below I discuss emotional healing and somatic therapies with American psychologist Douglas Holwerda. Topics we cover include...

Of all systems in the body perhaps the autonomic nervous system (ANS) best demonstrates the essence of the yin-yang theory. The...