Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is not just an issue with a woman’s ovaries, but can be a systemic condition that is closely tied with a variety of hormonal interactions in the body. The standard conventional treatment involves the use of synthetic hormone birth control pills, which can suppress some of the symptoms, but it does…
Men’s health and Chinese medicine: Treating prostate enlargement and cancer• EAP069
Most men will have some issues with their prostate as they age. And the vast majority of men will die with some form of prostate cancer, but most will not die from it as most prostate cancers are slow. Figuring out which kind a person has and how to treat it is one of the…
Getting under the skin: using Chinese medicine to treat dermatological conditions • EAP063
We know that beauty is more than skin deep, but the truth is that skin is more than just skin deep. While it is easy to think that skin conditions are simply a problem of the exterior portion of our body, in reality dermotological problems are frequently the result of internal imbalances. In this episode…
Riding the hormonal tide; natural methods of period repair • EAP054
Contrary to the view of conventional medicine, women’s menstrual cycle can be smooth and regulated with natural methods. In this episode we look at how a woman’s monthly cycle is a vital indicator of her overall health. Additionally, we see how the “periods” that accompany hormonal birth control are not periods in the true sense,…
Hormones, emotions, and the spaces between • EAP051
We often think that our hormones drive our emotions. And while there is some truth in that, it is equally true that our emotions, states of mind, and the stories that we tell our selves also have a profound impact on our hormones. In today’s episode we look at how our thoughts and emotions are…
Practical questions about Chinese herbs • EAP050
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 tomato soup and grilled cheese. Our culture has us going to the drugstore instead of…
Cultivating the fertile field: Chinese medicine for making healthy babies • EAP048
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 the world. In this episode we explore how acupuncture,…
Anti-aging, skin conditions and how your gut effects your face • EAP029
While skin issues appear at the surface of the body, in fact, they are the external expression of interior imbalances. In today’s show we learn about treating skin conditions from the inside out. We also delve into anti-aging treatments that both will knock a few years off your looks and help you to inhabit a…
What to consider when considering acupuncture • EAP028
All kinds of questions can come up when you’ve decided to find an acupuncturist. Where to begin? Which style of acupuncture is best for me? How do I make sense of the differing kinds of training that people billing themselves of “acupuncturists” receive? What can I expect in an acupuncture treatment? How will I know…
