by Michael Max | Feb 15, 2016 | herbal medicine, Podcast
As Westerners we honestly come by our apprehension, discomfort and distrust of Chinese herbal medicine. After all, we didn’t grow up with this stuff. Our mother’s didn’t feed us “Cinnamon and Peony Decoction” when we had a cold; we got...
by Michael Max | Feb 2, 2016 | acupuncture, Lifestyle, Podcast
If you are thinking there has to be a better solution for the ails of childhood than antibiotics, anti-anxiety meds, ear tubes and amphetamines; you’re right! Our guest in this episode has his feet firmly planted in both conventional biomedicine and Chinese...
by Michael Max | Jan 19, 2016 | acupuncture, herbal medicine, Podcast
Fertility issues are more than simply being able to get pregnant. Cultivating a fertile internal environment, having a healthy pregnancy, carrying a child to term and being able to give them a healthy vitality all are part of the process of bringing a new life into...
by Michael Max | Jan 12, 2016 | acupuncture, food, Lifestyle, Podcast
Today’s show is a bit different from the usual dialogue between practitioners. Due to listener demand Michael Max offers up a solo show as a way of commemorating one year of Everyday Acupuncture Podcast. Listen in for his thoughts on how acupuncture works, why...
by Michael Max | Dec 31, 2015 | acupuncture, Lifestyle, Podcast
Sleep. It is one of those fundamental aspects of life that we take for granted, until we find ourselves writing and editing lists in our mind, or rehashing conversations at 3am. Sleep is a simple and natural process, except for when it’s not. And then all our...