The Outer Line as Guardian of the Inner: a Neuroevolutionary and Classical Perspective on the 3-cun Urinary Bladder Line in Chinese Medicine

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In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), certain anatomical and theoretical structures captivate both the imagination and intellect of students. Among them, the Urinary Bladder (UB) channel’s dual trajectories along the spine—at 1.5 cun and 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline—invite both reverence and curiosity. Particularly, the outer line at 3 cun appears … Continue reading The Outer Line as Guardian of the Inner: a Neuroevolutionary and Classical Perspective on the 3-cun Urinary Bladder Line in Chinese Medicine

PODCAST ‼️ BioMechanics ~ Part 1

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Click here to find the episode!In this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss aspects of alignment/body mechanics, and how it leads to chronic pain.  Gait is also a prominent topic as it greatly pertains to overall body structure and alignment. Forrest chimes in with some great insight about orthotics, since he has added orthotic design … Continue reading PODCAST ‼️ BioMechanics ~ Part 1

PODCAST ‼️ Self Care Strategies to Relieve Stress

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Is your mental health stressed and overloaded?  Are you always in a position of helping others, to the point where it is affecting your health - while causing stress, anxiety, and even depression? Do you feel fatigued, overwhelmed, or, on the verge of burnout? Are you looking for strategies on how to care for yourself, … Continue reading PODCAST ‼️ Self Care Strategies to Relieve Stress

Sciatica ~ the Most Misunderstood Pain Symptom

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Numbness down the leg is an extremely common symptom I see in clinic. A great number of patients will say “l have sciatica”. Is it, though? First off, let’s define sciatica. Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched somewhere along its pathway. It’s important to add here, there are many nerves that go down … Continue reading Sciatica ~ the Most Misunderstood Pain Symptom

The Shen, “Heart-Mind”, in Chinese Medicine Theory

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The word Shen derives from early Chinese Medicine texts, in relation to physical, emotional and spiritual health. Heart houses the “Shen”, but what does that mean? In the west, grasping an understanding of this concept, involves letting go of the Heart simply as a physical organ. ❤️ The best translation for Shen, is “Heart-Mind”. It … Continue reading The Shen, “Heart-Mind”, in Chinese Medicine Theory

PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

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Click here to listen to the episode. Deep Tissue Massage is all the rage.  "No pain, no gain" has become a term that echoes through the offices of therapists everywhere.  When we are talking about acute or chronic pain, are painful treatments the only way we can attain muscle, tendon, and ligament release. In this … Continue reading PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

PODCAST Alert: Is Rest Best? Discussing Acute/Chronic Pain, & the Outdated “RICE” Protocol

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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/health-full/id1713832022?i=1000647348042 Pain and injuries are terrible, and whether you choose to rest - or move, it can massively affect your healing trajectory. Whether it's your brain, muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones - our bodies need movement, circulation, and range of motion - in order to heal.  In this guest episode, we have scouted out industry professional … Continue reading PODCAST Alert: Is Rest Best? Discussing Acute/Chronic Pain, & the Outdated “RICE” Protocol

Scoop Up These Free Acne Diet Tips!

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https://youtu.be/advPZV1NInE?si=yCfdkEHQGMOLNNsf Don’t miss this talk! At the end we give you some food examples to eat if you are experiencing acne (not a complete list, but it’s a start). Acne is a very common condition and it can certainly be a source of embarrassment and worry for a lot of people. In TCM, acne can … Continue reading Scoop Up These Free Acne Diet Tips!

Yin & Yang Explained ~ Chinese Medicine Theory Made Simple

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https://youtu.be/CiOVZ5Ikms8?si=dopWTAnKM3BAvZ7F Yin and Yang are more than just a fancy circular symbol. In Chinese Medicine, it is the base of what all other TCM fundamentals are built on. Yin can be likened to adjectives like dark, black, winter, quiet, stillness, the moon, inward… On the flip side, Yang is connected to bright, white, summer, exuberant, … Continue reading Yin & Yang Explained ~ Chinese Medicine Theory Made Simple

Q & A with Monica: “Why Does My Pain Get Worse at Night?”

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Happy Family Day to you all! Now, to answer a very common question I hear in clinic…. “Why does my pain get worse at night?” According to Chinese Medicine, during the day, the blood is moving and circulating through the body as we go through our daily activities. At night, our blood is less active. … Continue reading Q & A with Monica: “Why Does My Pain Get Worse at Night?”