The case of The Thyroid Gland & Fertility Treatments By Anat Tzachar & Miriam Raich A 38-year-old woman in a same-sex relationship came to us after 4 inseminations and 2 IVF treatments. From 2 retrievals, a total of 4 eggs were harvested with 2 successful fertilizations, but both transfer attempts were unsuccessful. She is about to start a new cycle in a month and a half.    Her ovarian reserve tests are normal (FSH-6), with a slight hemoglobin deficiency and subclinical hypothyroidism – TSH 6.56 / T4 9.1.    The doctor recommended another blood test in two ..read more

2024 The Yang Wood Dragon  hope this finds you well and healthy! The Year of the Rabbit signified being out and about in the world – enjoying the prosperous, opening qi. As we move into 2024, the Year of the Dragon, the mystical dragon rises and recharges our qi. The dragon represents rising yang qi and fast growing life energy. This expanding qi fuels a fresh life cycle and signals a time for us to broaden our horizons. I am honored and humbled to carry on Lillian Pearl Bridges’ tradition of writing the Chinese astrology forecast. Her memory lives on and her teachings ..read more

The Inner Development of the Practitioner An excerpt from "Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture" by Angela Hicks, John Hicks, Peter Mole, Chapter 6 Republish here with permission if the author   INTRODUCTION   Throughout the history of Chinese medicine it has been understood that the individuality of the practitioner has an enormous effect on the efficacy of acupuncture treatment. With its emphasis on treating at the subtlest levels of the person’s qi, it is natural that many practitioners of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture place a great deal of importance on their int ..read more

The Philosophical Foundations of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture An excerpt from "Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture" by Angela Hicks, John Hicks, Peter Mole, Chapter 1 Republish here with permission if the author   INTRODUCTION The foundations of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture were laid down over 2000 years ago. The values and beliefs of the physicians of the time continue to shape the practice of the system of medicine today. Two major texts constitute the main theoretical foundations of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture. The first is the Nei Jing (a ..read more

Zhou Jian 肘尖 Elbow Tip (TEA - Z4.1) An excerpt from "Extraordinary Acupoints: Atlas of Applications" by Dr Hui Zhang, PhD About Traditional Extraordinary Acupoints (TEA) I believe all acupuncturists use some of the traditional extraordinary acupoints, among which Yin Tang, Tai Yang, An Mian and Si Shen Cong might be the most popular. The earliest record of EA i.e. Qi Shu (奇腧) which is literally translated as extraordinary acupoints, dates back to the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic). In the Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang (Prescriptions Worth Thousand Gold for Emergencies) p ..read more

Si Ma 駟馬 Three Horses (MTA - Z8.2) An excerpt from "Extraordinary Acupoints: Atlas of Applications" by Dr Hui Zhang, PhD About Pingheng Acupuncture (PHA, 平衡針灸) Pingheng Acupuncture (PHA, 平衡針灸), also called Chinese Military Acupuncture is a modern acupoint system invented by Prof. Wang Wenyuan (王文遠) in the 1980s.   The theory of PHA originates from the theories of channels and nerves. PHA system only contains 39 acupoints, including external body pain points, internal organ pain points, and non-pain points. PHA was first popularized in military health care services. Thanks to its fast ..read more

Offering Complex Patients a Simple Piece of Heaven Excerpt from Chapter 4 of ACUPUNCTURE AND CANCER SURVIVORSHIP by Beverly de Valois With permission of the author and the publisher, Singing Dragon   Rosa’s case study illustrates the approach of treating a complex presentation using a simple approach. Rosa was actively involved in writing the original version of this case study published in the European Journal of Oriental Medicine, of which this is an abridged version.32 She gave written consent for publication of her anonymised data, chose her pseudonym, and contributed her written per ..read more

Offering Complex Patients a Simple Piece of Heaven Chapter 4 from ACUPUNCTURE AND CANCER SURVIVORSHIP by Beverly de Valois With permission of the author and the publisher, Singing Dragon   Introduction The scope for managing complicated conditions using uncomplicated approaches, and the empowerment acupuncture can bring to cancer survivors is expressed in the following quotes:                  Keep it simple so complicated things can happen. (Dr Michael Smith)*1               I think the underlying feeling i ..read more

TCM Academy Autumn 2023 Calendar Don’t miss any teaching! By TCM Academy Team Not to be the party pooper, but the summer is almost gone. But to make life sweeter, we have prepared for you an amazing autumn calendar; full of fantastic teachers and great teachings. Both Free & Paid. Below you will find all the information you need, including registration links.  And to make your life easier – you can now join the TCM Academy Live Events Calendar and never miss a thing.  (The calendar includes links to registration and reminders – so you will be safe, also in case of a last-minut ..read more

Maintaining Momentum: Strategies to Sustain & Build Success in the Summer Holiday Season By TCM Academy Team In this article, we will explore effective strategies to deal with a reduced workload and income during the summer holiday season. The summer holidays often present a challenge for practitioners, as many people prioritize vacations and leisure activities over their health concerns. As a result, practitioners may experience a decline in patient visits and a subsequent reduction in income.   However, with the right approach and proactive measures, it is possible to navigate this ..read more