There is so much advice about diet and nutrition these days it’s become very difficult to know how to eat well.…
- June 14, 2022
The Four Earth Organs of Chinese Medicine
Synopsis One model of the Chinese organ systems posits that there are four Earth organs: the Stomach, the Small Intestine,…
- June 14, 2022
Using the Pulse in Medicine
Synopsis Chinese Medicine places a great deal of importance on feeling the pulse at the wrist. The pulse reflects the…
- June 13, 2022
Understanding Digestion – Its Role in Chronic Disease
Synopsis The Stomach in Chinese Medicine is responsible for the suppression of indigestible toxins, chemicals, emotions, and experiences. The digestive…
- June 13, 2022
Understanding Digestion – Hormones of the Gut
Synopsis By expanding the concept of the stomach to encompass the functions of the entire digestive tract connections can be…
Synopsis The Stomach is the seat of nourishment in the body and supplies energy to the rest of the organ…
- June 13, 2022
Understanding Digestion – The Microbiome
Synopsis The microbiome, the community of microorganisms living in our guts, is an integral part of us. They aid in…
- June 13, 2022
Understanding Digestion – The Gut’s Nervous System
Synopsis Neurotransmitter, popularly known as brain chemicals, are also used by the nervous system of the gut. For many of…
- June 13, 2022
The Link Between Parkinson’s and the Gut
Synopsis Parkinson’s disease may be related to dysfunction in the gut, including issues with the vagus nerve and the microbiome.…