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Chinese medical terminology explained
Hi John,
What do the terms “liver depression qi stagnation” and “depressive heat” mean?
-Berkeley Dad
Dear Berkeley Dad,
The majority of students do not fully understand these terms when they graduate from a four year masters degree program, so my explanation may not help much.
Liver depression qi stagnation:
The liver energetic system in TCM
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Over 40, trying to get pregnant
I am currently treating a 41 year old woman who really wants to get pregnant. She is definitely yin deficient and has liver qi stagnation. I have her on Wu Ji Bai Feng San. She has just been coming a couple of months. Any suggestions.
– Santa Cruz Acupuncturist
Dear Santa Cruz Acupuncturist,
I will send you
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Getting off proton pump inhibitors
I have a couple patients on it who I’d like to get off of Prilosec and was wondering what you recommend. Do they need to taper off of it? Can they take herbs for it while they are tapering off? What do you think of the patent wei ti ling to treat the acid reflux? I also have been treating
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Tagged acid reflux, B-12, digestion, GERD, pernicious anemia, probiotics
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Xiao Yao, popular women’s formula
Hello John,
I am currently experiencing sadness (from a break-up), more than actual anger (when I was in the relationship). I looked up the xiao yao formula and found some inexpensive stuff on the net. I got the name ‘jai wei xiao yao wan’ and found a formula called Free and Easy Wanderer Plus teapills by Plum Flower brand.
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Back pain during pregnancy
“I started going to John for my back pain about 2 months ago, and with first appointment, it significantly improved and after like 2 or 3rd appt, the pain was completely gone. His approach is very comprehensive and I feel very comfortable with John, who is warm and very kind. I am about 5 months pregnant now, but he
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