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Genetic Drift in the 2013 Influenza Virus by Dr. Matt Van Benschoten

This morning we have a case of influenza that indicates a genetic drift away from the strains in the 2013 vaccine with more similarity to the strains from 2005-08.  The following herbs may be helpful in treating cases of the flu that resist or relapse after treatment with classical or modern TCM formulas.  The 2013 vaccine contains strains from 2009 and 2010 as well.

Influenza 2005/Influenza 2006/Influenza 2007/Influenza 2008 (viral 1C, ph ht 23C) – Ya She Huang (Herba Lippiae), Shi Wei (Folium Pyrrosiae) Ma Bian Cao (Herba Verbenae).

Intro to Spirituality and TCM: Deep Meditation and Enlightenment - Bob Doane

It was a great webinar, as always, with Bob Doane sharing his insights on Enlightenment and meditation!

The one take home message that I got was "You have no control over your thoughts." I know, I know... this can get confusing because if you don't have control of your thoughts, then does that mean you have no control of your action? Bob says YES. But if you don't have control over your thoughts and actions, does that mean everything that happens is supposed to happen - the good and the bad??

Bob said that thoughts occur in the body. A thought is actually being produced by the body's physiology milliseconds before we actually experience the thought. So to have better thoughts, you'll need to have a better physiology.

If you've just finished reading this and you are either confused, intrigued, or even curious... join us this Saturday, January 20, 2013 and get all your answers LIVE with Bob. Hoping to see you all there!!

And if you'd like to watch the 1 hour preview of Intro to Spirituality and TCM: Deep Meditation and Enlightenment, click here!

~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

Acid Regurgitation: Differential Pulse Diagnosis & Herbal Treatment - Jimmy Chang

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

This is my FIRST post of the new year…. How exciting!!!

Okay so all the fun parties with all the delicious holiday food is over now (until Chinese New Year!) so what’s left? Maybe some acid regurgitation?

If so, this is the perfect time to tune into Dr. Jimmy Chang’s 1 hour class focusing on acid regurgitation!

During the webinar, Dr. Chang mentioned that acid is controlled and governed by the Liver. (Don’t forget the Liver when acid is involved!) Also, it’s not necessarily the Liver function that is affected, it could be related to emotional problem.

Here are the 3 pulses Dr. Chang says relates to acid regurgitation.

Half bump on right guan. (Bump is closer to cun position). When this half bump is found on the left side, it means there is something swollen like a hiatal hernia.

Turtle pulse in right guan (convex pulse that takes the entire length of guan). This pulse is usually jumpy & forceful so there’s some kind of inflammation like a H.pylori infection.

Empty straw-like. Forceful and sometimes superficial. Superficial means heat is all over the body. This is the pulse that is wiry which relates to Liver. This is the Wood overacting on Earth.

And the appropriate formulas to treat acid regurgitation??? You’ll have to catch the recording for yourself. I didn’t want to spoil it for you!

CLICK HERE to watch the Acid Regurgitation webinar!

~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

Autoimmune Disorders: Differential Pulse Diagnosis & Herbal Treatment - Jimmy Chang

Did you know that autoimmune disorders will present as fake heat in the body?

I sure didn't! But thanks to Dr. Jimmy Chang and the very imforative webinar he gave last Friday, I learned what autoimmune disorders are, how to find the disorder in the pulse, and what herbal formulas I can use. Pretty amazing isn't it?

The pulse for Autoimmune condition:
R cun: jumpy, floating, but empty upon pressure
guan positions: both empty

To tune in on the recording of Dr. Chang's 1 hour autoimmune class, click here!


~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

Understanding Your Computer to Enhance Your eLotus Webinar Experience - Thomas Chao

This was a really great webinar for someone who is not a "computer person", doesn't know how to use a computer well, or interested in being their own Tech when it comes down to eLotus webinars.

In the 1 hour with Thomas Chao (our eLotus tech consultant), I was able to understand how my computer responds when I tune in for a live webinar. This is awesome!! Especially if I experience any technical difficulites. I like to fix things/figure things out on my own so I'm really glad Thomas was able to share his 2 cents.

Here's the BIG take home message:

If you're experiencing any problems with a live webinar (audio/video not in sync, no audio, bad connection), go to www.speedtest.net. The download speed should preferablly be over 4 Mbps.


If it is not, click here to watch a 1 hour recording of what to do so that you have a GREAT eLotus webinar experience (and have a better understanding of your computer when you do other computer related stuff)!!

~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

An Intro to Recognition & Prevention of Herb-Drug Interactions - John Chen

The 1 hour class with Dr. John Chen was a great sneak peek on what to expect this weekend and let me tell you... I can't wait!

I know it was only an hour but there were many jewels that I took home with me. Being able to work with patients who are taking prescription drugs is really important. As a TCM practitioner, you really need to know your western meds so that the patients feel comfortable and know that you know what you're talking about. Patient safety is very important so a big take home note is to take western and Chinese medicine at least 2-4 hours apart from each other. And not to take herbs with tea as it can counteract with the herbs.

Dr. Chen also talked about the optimal time to take herbs which is 7-9am and 7-9pm (if herbs are comsumed 2 times daily),

The 1 hour class focused on absorption in pharmacokinetic interactions and if you'd like to tune in and hear what Dr. Chen has to say...

Catch the full 1 hour webinar, An Intro to Recognition & Prevention of Herb-Drug Interactions, here!

~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

Intro to Streamlined Herbal Prescriptions - Bob Doane

It was such a treat to hear Bob Doane talk about herbs... and ONLY herbs (some pulse) for this 1 hour webinar! The webinars I've been to have mainly focused on treating pain with acupuncture (some herbs) and spritiuality/meditation. What a treat!

So here's some background information first: Bob studied pulse diagnosis from the great Master Jimmy Chang. Dr. Chang's pulse diagnosis is different from what we learned in school. The finger positions are a little bit different and the pulse descriptions are very different. Dr. Chang is known for correlating definitive pulse diagnosis with Western conditions. (Amazing!! I know!) And if you want to learn more about how to do this, Dr. Chang has a book called Pulsynergy OR you can watch the Pulsynergy Made Easy series (1, 2, 3). Seriously... Dr. Chang's work is legit. So after getting a very good diagnosis by just reading the pulse, you will be able to prescribe a customized herbal formula for your patient (just like Bob and Dr. Chang do).

If you are just a beginner, just starting out, and a little curious about this whole pulse taking diagnosis, here is some great information Bob shared with us yesterday:

First things first... what organ is represented in each pulse position:

Peripheral Neuropathy: Differential Pulse Diagnosis & Herbal Treatment - Jimmy Chang

The main topics of the 1 hour webinar with Dr. Jimmy Chang last friday were peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, and bone spurs. There was lots of great information but here are my two favorite points (or you can catch the whole class on the TCM Wisdom Tube!):

  • Right hand side means upper part of body. Left hand is the lower part of body.
  • No matter what treatment or the chief complaint is... treat patients by addressing the right guan, the digestive system.

~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

Master Tung's Points for Sport Injuries, Part II - Robert Chu

Another great webinar with Dr. Robert Chu!

We had Part 2 of Master Tung's Points for Sport Injuries focusing in on back strain, sciatica & piriformis syndrome, knee sprain, ankle sprain, and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Chu not only went over Master Tung acupuncture points but also some herbal formula recommendations too!!

Oh and FYI... if you wanted to listen in on Part I of the class, you can click here.

Here are a couple treasures that I took away from watching the webinar:

  • Inhale with your diaphram like in yoga, qi gong, or even singing, so that you can fill your Lungs more deeply. It's a good idea to instruct your patients to do this too!
  • How to explain De Qi. Imagine a fish biting on the hook, pulling the line downward. The hook is like the needle and the fish is the qi. You don't need to manipulate it, the qi will come to the needle.

Purchase and watch the course, Master Tung's Points for Sport Injuries, Part II here.

 ~Donna Chow, L.Ac.

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

An Introduction to Immunology and White Blood Cells - Matt Van Benschoten

Yesterday's webinar with Dr. Van Benschoten was very informative!! He covered platelets, WBCs, electrolytes (calcium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, & sodium), glucose, creatinine, BUN, liver enzymes, and much more!! How can anyone pack so much information in just 1 hour?!? Amazing!!

The webinar was a great intro for what's to come this weekend!

In one part of the webinar, Dr. Van Benschoten told a story about one of his patients and gave a GREAT example of how the ears relate to the Kidneys.. and one of my favorite reminder.. the Brain's fuel is SUGAR!! Yum yum... bring on the cake!? =X

Watch the TCM Wisdom Tube of An Introduction to Immunology and White Blood Cells here.

Click this link to register for this weekend's classes or to see what other webinars we have coming up.

~Donna

For more great and FREE recordings of past 1-hr webinars, click here for the TCM Wisdom Tube!

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