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I’d like to share this interesting pulse diagnosis and treatment case study with you. This is a good case to show the importance of not using point prescriptions but being open to trying new points and/or combinations. This is a man in his 30s with lyme who is always trying different (and sometimes extreme) treatments. […]

Pulse diagnosis is not just “one of the four exams.” It is the skill that ties everything together, shows the root pattern, and confirms results immediately.

In a recent course on Pulse Diagnosis held in Antalya, Turkey, I encountered a particularly enlightening case that I’d like to share. This case involved an 87-year-old patient, an MD who was familiar to several participants of the course, also MDs from medical school. His medical history included bypass surgery and colon cancer, and he […]

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spleen 6 acupoint (Sp 6) is well-known for its role in supporting women’s health. Located on the inner leg just above the ankle, this point is commonly used to treat various gynecological issues, including dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), irregular periods, prolapse of the uterus, and metrorrhagia (abnormal uterine bleeding). What […]

In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of flow is central to both physical and emotional well-being. As practitioners, we know that just as the body depends on the smooth flow of Qi (energy) for health, so too do our emotions require fluidity to maintain balance. However, the nature of our work […]

Acupuncture, a practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, has been steadily gaining recognition and integration into modern healthcare systems around the world. Despite its growing popularity, there has been a longstanding perception that acupuncturists are hesitant to engage in research. However, a recent survey challenges this notion, revealing a strong interest among practitioners in research […]