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The dynamics of standing still • EAP 052
In our electronically enhanced speed of silicon world we are easily lured into believing that faster is better, and motion is more productive than stillness. But, think of the cat crouched and ready to pounce, the coiled snake, still with a spring load of potential,...
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...
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....
East and West approaches to treating children • EAP049
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 medicine....
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...
One year of Everyday Acupuncture • EAP047
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 Chinese...
Sweet dreams are made of these • EAP046
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 efforts...
Unwinding habits and inertia • EAP045
Sometimes we don't even know the rut we're in. Until a symptom, accident or diagnosis snaps us into an unexpected moment of presence. We can chose the route of "fixing" our bodies, or engage a process of looking into "how we got here" and make more informed choices...
Overnight treatment of back pain • EAP044
An overnight treatment for back pain? Yes. But, as with so much in life, it's not a "one and done." It is process. A slight shift in habit and practice that allows your body to unwind postural kinks and find a space of ease and comfort. And from that neutral place of...
Auricular acupuncture • EAP043
We tend to associate acupuncture with China. But auricular therapy was first developed in France, and then wandered its way back to the Middle Kingdom. And yes, there is a story to be told there. Listen in to find out about why the ear is one of the most powerful and...
