Pacific Center Podcast

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What is P.E.M.F? How does it compare to e-stim or tens units? What are the top benefits of this modality? How can we use it in our practices? These are some questions addressed by Dr. Drew Pierson in this incredibly insightful and fun interview.  Reducing inflammation, improving mitochondrial function, increasing the production of stem cells, and effectively treating broken bones, achy joints, headaches, gut issues, and more! Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Frequency is helping millions, has helped millions, and is one of the latest and greatest in biohacking and optimal health. With an extensive background in neuroscience and Neurotherapy, Dr. Drew is now moving into the realms of raising consciousness, becoming the best version of ourselves, and accessing that special spark that makes us powerful. Listen in and come to realize it's all about the field!

Hold on for a wild ride down rabbit holes and fascinating tangents as Dr. Gabriel Weiss discusses the quantum nature of Chinese medicine, the Yellow Emperor's Classic, etymology, and more specifically, the hidden depths of Chapter 8 of the Suwen. Dr. Weiss reveals that when we look at the 12 officials of the body from a Chinese medical perspective and how their distinct roles are interdependent within the body, we as a practitioners can gain a deeper understanding to the meaning of life.  Gabriel will be presenting at Pacific Symposium this year.  https://www.pacificcollege.edu/symposium/speaker/gabriel-weiss/

Lorraine Wilcox, professor, author, and translator of Chinese medical texts, gives us more details about the two presentations she will be giving at Symposium this year: Pills, Powders, and Decoctions is her morning lecture where she explains that formulas were created in specific formats to elicit specific results in the body. Even if you could improve the treatment outcomes from your herbal prescriptions by five or ten percent, wouldn't you want to do that? In the afternoon, Lorraine will show attendees how to make Chinese herbal syrups. In her 3-hour workshop, Lorraine will make one of her favorite herbal syrups with everyone and have samples of several other syrups to try. We ended this interview/podcast with some exciting news around a recent translation performed by Lorraine centered on the last copy of a book written by a famous ancient female Chinese medicine physician: Miscellaneous records of a female doctor. Lorraine's translations of this text have now been woven into a modern and famous novelist's upcoming book. Listen in. Lorraine will be presenting at Pacific Symposium. https://www.pacificcollege.edu/symposium/speaker/lorraine-wilcox/

How does your energy affect your patients and your treatment outcomes? What do our self-care and development as a practitioner have to do with treatment outcomes and a successful practice? In this podcast interview, Z'ev Rosenberg and Sabine Wilms take us on a deep dive into the resonance between practitioner, patient, heaven, earth, and the cosmos. The Art and Science of Resonance in Chinese Medicine is the name of their session at the Pacific Symposium this year, and in this interview, they explain how these concepts, taken from the classics of Chinese medicine, can be applied to our modern-day practices and conditions such as Covid and other imbalances that currently plague our societies. In addition, Z'ev gives a sneak peek into his latest book called "Afterglow," and Sabine gives an overview of her 1-year mentorship program and memberships where she is teaching others how to translate the Classics and thereby continue to bring this incredibly potent and beneficial information to life in our lives and practices today. Episode resources:  www.happygoatproductions.com www.imperialtutor.com www.translatingchinesemedicine.com http://zevrosenberg.com/

In this podcast interview, Sharon Weizenbaum, a leader in our field with over 30 years of extensive experience in classical Chinese herbology, brings us all back to the classical texts and teachings of Chinese medicine by explaining how we can use the natural rhythms of life along with the coveted classical herbal formulas to address issues with fertility and early pregnancy. Often a diagnosis of deficiency or excess is actually coming from a blockage in the body, and Sharon explains beautifully, and eloquently how this occurs. In addition, Sharon shares her more recent findings, and teachings on the powerful influence nature (especially trees) have on our health and medicine as practitioners of TCM. You won't want to miss her sessions at Symposium or this discussion. Resources: https://whitepineinstitute.org

Surf icon Bethany Hamilton was recently interviewed by Pacific College's previous CEO, Jack Miller, about being unstoppable in all aspects of life from healthy living to family to a career in professional surfing. Get an inside peak at how Bethany turned to natural healing therapies to not only help her recover from her traumatic accident with a Tiger Shark, but also to maintain her health as a pro athlete and busy mom of 3. Bethany's motivation to fearlessly face any challenge will leave you feeling inspired to do more of what you love no matter what life throws your way!

Surf icon Bethany Hamilton was recently interviewed by Pacific College's previous CEO, Jack Miller, about being unstoppable in all aspects of life from healthy living to family to a career in professional surfing. Get an inside peak at how Bethany turned to natural healing therapies to not only help her recover from her traumatic accident with a Tiger Shark, but also to maintain her health as a pro athlete and busy mom of 3. Bethany's motivation to fearlessly face any challenge will leave you feeling inspired to do more of what you love no matter what life throws your way!

Can we use research and more specifically an evidence-informed practice to increase practice success? Yes! In this podcast Dr. Belinda Anderson provides some of the ways in which we can use East Asian Medical research to grow our practices by better-educating patients, developing relationships with other healthcare providers, and explaining effective treatment protocols to patients. In 2013 Dr. Anderson began working on a grant from the NIH. The main purpose of the grant was achieved a few years ago and results have been published however Dr. Anderson has continued the grant by taking a pivot into researching clinical practice treating Covid cases. Come listen to this podcast to learn more about this NIH grant, what you can take away from Dr. Anderson 3 hour workshop at the upcoming Pacific Symposium, and the work she is doing with Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Trauma affects us all either directly, in childhood, or ancestrally. As healthcare practitioners, we certainly treat trauma responses in our patients through the various conditions they present. In this podcast, Alaine Duncan shares her unique approaches in the treatment of trauma which act as a beautiful bridge between the Five Phase Theory of Traditional Chinese medicine and Somatic Experiencing. She explains what polyvagal theory is and it fits within the context of healing from a trauma response. We discuss her recently published book The Tao of Trauma, her practitioner training program in these incredible healing methods called Tao of Trauma Practitioner Training, and much much more. If you treat trauma in your practice or are looking for more tools for overcoming the trauma response, you won't want to miss this podcast.

How can we use manual muscle testing in practice to prove efficacy? How can cadaver labs improve our needling skills? What types of projects have Matt Callison been working on for over 25 years besides creating the extremely popular Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, writing and publishing his book in 2019, and lecturing around the world? These are among the topics discussed in this podcast with Matt Callison. Listen in to learn this and more.

In this episode, Greg Lane interviews Felice Dunas. They discuss how Felice got into Chinese medicine. You'll hear about the history of Chinese sexual practices. They talk about the problems with sex education in America and what can be done about it. Felice talks about the kinds of responses she gets from her patients or clients. You'll learn about the anatomy of the sex organs and how they pertain to the Zang Fu organs and Qi cultivation. Then, they talk about sexual positions. Ancient Daoists recorded over 30! They also talk about the Yin Yang dynamic of relationship, foreplay and the dance of attraction before we even get to intercourse. You'll also learn about what the classics had to say about non-binary partners. Finally, Felice tells us about her planned presentations for Pacific Symposium this year. - Felice Dunas will be speaking at the 2021 Pacific Symposium. Information and registration https://www.pacificcollege.edu/symposium/

In this episode, Greg and Carey discuss what got Carey interested in learning about and utilizing cannabis therapeutically in her own practice and creating an entire program around it. They talk about the human endocannabinoid system and its effects on our health, including ways of modulating the endocannabinoid system without using cannabis. They talk about Carey's presentation on Cannabis Care 101 at the upcoming Pacific Symposium this Fall. You will hear Carey's thoughts on the recreational use and what the literature say about safety, long term effects, and age-related issues, for example, teen use. Finally, we learn about the Pacific College medical cannabis certificate program. - For more information about Pacific College's Medical Cannabis Certification Program visit https://www.pacificcollege.edu/medicalcannabis - Dr Carey Clark will also be speaking at the 2021 Pacific Symposium. Information and registration https://www.pacificcollege.edu/symposium/ About Carey Clark Carey S. Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, serves as Director of Nursing, chair of the Medical Cannabis Certificate Program, and faculty in the Medical Cannabis and Holistic Nursing programs. She is the immediate Past President of the American Cannabis Nurses Association, and has been a nurse since 1994, with a wide practice background including experience within the acute care setting, pediatrics, hospice care, and parish nursing. Her previous position was at the University of Maine at Augusta, where she developed an award winning holistic-integral nursing program for RN-BSN students. Dr. Clark has over 30 publications in journals such as Advances in Nursing Science, International Journal for Human Caring, Holistic Nursing Practice, and Creative Nursing. Dr. Clark has presented at many national and local conferences, particularly with oncology and holistic nurses, where she focuses on bringing basic knowledge about the endocannabinoid system and medicinal use of cannabis. She remains committed to including the endocannabinoid system in every nursing curriculum in the world, as she is the editor of the forthcoming Wolters-Kuhlwer Cannabis Handbook for Nurses (2020). Dr. Clark looks forward to sharing her knowledge with other like-minded nurses as we create change in healthcare systems and support the holistic healing of those we serve.

Can sound affect your appearance? Did you know Mary Elizabeth Wakefield recently published a new book called Vibrational Acupuncture: Integrating Tuning Forks with Needles? You'll have to listen to this podcast where Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, Michael Angelo, and Dr. East explore the many ways sound affects our bodies including mental/emotional/physical healing, anti-aging, and elevating levels of consciousness. This podcast takes a deep dive into many realms including the vast experience of Facial Acupuncture and Rejuvenation techniques held and created by Mary Elizabeth, the mastery of quantum music theory and sound healing deeply understood and practiced by Michael Angelo, sacred geometry, ascension rituals, mudras, tuning forks and more. Did you know this beautiful couple met while working with the opera? They travel the world teaching their unique courses: Facial Soundscapes and the Gold Standard Program. Tune in to learn this and so much more in this super fun and incredibly interesting podcast! - For more information about Pacific College's cosmetic acupuncture program, where Mary Elizabeth teaches, visit https://www.pacificcollege.edu/face - Mary Elizabeth Wakefield will also be speaking at the 2021 Pacific Symposium. Information and registration https://www.pacificcollege.edu/symposium/

What does it mean to create a safe and ethical space for our patients AND ourselves in our practices? In this podcast, Shellie Goldstein explores this question which is the center of her upcoming presentations at Pacific Symposium 2021.  In addition, Shellie shares the exciting news of a new certificate program called The Face Program which she has created in collaboration with many several leaders of our field including Lillian Bridges, Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, Michelle Gellis, and Matt Callison. There is so much information and thought-provoking material that goes beyond the presentation title of “Ethics and Safety”. You won't want to miss this podcast. 

Dr. Greg Lane, DACM chats with Dr. Stephen Cowan, MD about autism spectrum, alienation, and the environment in integrative medicine. Dr. Cowan completed his pediatric training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in NY in 1987 and went on to complete a 2-year fellowship in Child Development at the Developmental Disabilities Center at Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board-certified in Pediatrics, a long-standing fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics and serves on the AAP committee of Developmental Disabilities. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family/Community Medicine at NY Medical College and has lectured internationally on the holistic management of chronic problems in children. He is certified in Medical Acupuncture and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Cowan is a long-time student of Chinese medicine, studying with Efrem Korngold OMD and Stephen Aung MD. He has been a member of the Autism Research Institute's Defeat Autism Now organization. Dr. Cowan is a co-founder and advisory board member of the Holistic Pediatric Association, and serves on the advisory boards of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, TCM World Foundation, Holistic Pediatric Alliance, and Epidemic Answers. He is co-founder and medical director of the non-profit organization Tournesol Kids, which empowers children through online education, workshops, and community outreach.

Dr. David Allen, DAOM, L.Ac. is a doctor of acupuncture who specializes in pediatrics, runs a successful practice in San Diego California, is a professor at Pacific College, delivers a variety of continuing education courses, authors and continues to make a positive impact to his community and natural medicine at large. In this interview, David shares the story of how he came to specialize in pediatrics, his mentorship with Alex Tiberi, his capstone on the classical TCM textbooks on pediatrics (or lack thereof) and his approach to common pediatric conditions such as ADHD, eczema, fetal toxins in gestation, autism and more!  You won't want to miss this informative podcast.

Welcome to the Pacific College of Health and Science podcast channel. Today’s podcast is part of a series called Private Practice Plus. The purpose of this podcast is to provide acupuncturists, and other independent health care providers with ideas to expand their practices. By expand, I mean both grow the number of patients or clients you see and also to expand the boundaries of your practice and your career. To that end, to provide inspiration and ideas, I am inviting practitioners who have had both busy private practices and who’ve also created businesses, written books, teach, or created other additional income streams beyond private practice. These projects can provide direct financial rewards, or help build your brand, your recognition as a healer and expert in your particular area of healthcare. They can also bolster your enthusiasm for the field, the career you are in. As you will see and hear, there are no shortages of opportunities for growth in the field of healthcare. Your patients, your clients, your community and you will benefit from every effort you make to expand your career. I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to the Pacific College of Health and Science podcast channel. Today’s podcast is part of a series called Private Practice Plus. The purpose of this podcast is to provide acupuncturists, and other independent health care providers with ideas to expand their practices. By expand, I mean both grow the number of patients or clients you see and also to expand the boundaries of your practice and your career. To that end, to provide inspiration and ideas, I am inviting practitioners who have had both busy private practices and who’ve also created businesses, written books, teach, or created other additional income streams beyond private practice. These projects can provide direct financial rewards, or help build your brand, your recognition as a healer and expert in your particular area of healthcare. They can also bolster your enthusiasm for the field, the career you are in. As you will see and hear, there are no shortages of opportunities for growth in the field of healthcare. Your patients, your clients, your community and you will benefit from every effort you make to expand your career. I hope you enjoy the show.

Welcome to the Pacific College of Health and Science podcast channel. Today’s podcast is part of a series called Private Practice Plus. The purpose of this podcast is to provide acupuncturists, and other independent health care providers with ideas to expand their practices. By expand, I mean both grow the number of patients or clients you see and also to expand the boundaries of your practice and your career. To that end, to provide inspiration and ideas, I am inviting practitioners who have had both busy private practices and who’ve also created businesses, written books, teach, or created other additional income streams beyond private practice. These projects can provide direct financial rewards, or help build your brand, your recognition as a healer and expert in your particular area of healthcare. They can also bolster your enthusiasm for the field, the career you are in. As you will see and hear, there are no shortages of opportunities for growth in the field of healthcare. Your patients, your clients, your community and you will benefit from every effort you make to expand your career. I hope you enjoy the show.

Our special guest, Jack Miller, president of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, looks backward and forward at Chinese medicine in the United States. Jack speaks about the founding of Pacific College, Pacific Symposium, and the growth of acupuncture education. He also discusses the future of acupuncture and the new programs that have been developed at Pacific College to meet the medical and wellness needs of our culture. Finally, we get Jack's latest booklist on peak performance with tips on how students can maximize their learning potential. 

Biohacking is a modern technological approach to the classical Chinese medical philosophy of nourishing life. Learn about Dr. Amy Albright's journeys in biohacking in this one-on-one interview with Dr. Greg Lane. Dr. Amy Albright runs a successful coaching and advising practice filled with top-performing change makers and business leaders from all over the world.   She uses conventional and unconventional methods to strengthen her client’s emotional resilience, physical performance, and to powerfully foster their professional and personal development.  Dr. Amy works exclusively with leaders who have a genuine desire to evolve themselves and who are making a positive difference in the world.   Dr. Amy’s first experiences of “biohacking” began 17 years ago, when she used rare equipment to induce altered states, thereby creating profound healing and insights for her patients.  Over the years she has utilized a wide variety of other “technology meets healing” methods and devices. She more recently worked full time as an executive for a company called Bulletproof, spearheading the creation of Bulletproof Labs (now called Upgrade Labs), a first-of-its-kind, $2M biohacking facility in Santa Monica, CA.   Dr. Amy lives at the crossroads of modern technology and ancient wisdom and creating a new paradigm for leadership and evolution.

In this exclusive interview, Jill Blakeway, author of Sex Again and co-author of Making Babies, speaks on her new book Energy Medicine with the president of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Jill elaborates on the power of energy medicine through correlative research from the Global Consciousness Project, created originally in the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Lab at Princeton University, and her own experience with energy medicine. Read more about Jill Blakeway at the Yinova Center's website.

In this episode, we tackle a range of peak performance topics that include Dustin's work with Bethany Hamilton, breath work and its relationship to the lymphatic system, and the hot topic in nutrition performance: ketones. Owner of the Pain Free Kauai clinic in Lihue, Hawaii, Dustin Dillberg is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Pettibon Spinal Technologies, and Egoscue University, where he continues to teach. He has extensive experience working with many top professional athletes, speaking around the country on topics of nutrition and natural medicine, and has worked at Rady Children's Hospital and the Egoscue Clinic in San Diego. In 2007, Dustin returned to his hometown of Lihue on Kauai, bringing his knowledge and experience in Chinese medicinal herbs, nutrition, and postural therapy, and excited to offer the best in functional healthcare and sports medicine to his community. Pain Free Kauai specializes in natural healthcare solutions including stress-relieving acupuncture, the Egoscue Method of postural corrective exercise, deep tissue laser therapy, and lifestyle medicine.  

Dr. Drew Pierson—Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, as well as a licensed and acupuncturist and neurotherapist—joins us today. In this episode we explore the ocean of the mind, what different waves represent and how they network to create neurological states. Dr. Pierson shares his knowledge on how we can attain peak performance through breathing, meditation, and biofeedback. He discusses the profound positive experiential change people go through utilizing neurofeedback and therapy in his work at 40 Years of Zen.

Dr. East Haradin-Philips, DAOM, an expert on stress, acupuncture and aromatherapy, discusses some of her many contributions to lifestyle enhancements and peak performance, from her capstone research on the effect of combining aromatherapy and acupuncture to her REST system. East teaches classes to both the public and practitioners, provides consulting and coaching for practitioners, and has been a professor and clinical supervisor of Chinese medicine since 2004. She has also been a fitness instructor for over 20 years, and trains people to run half and full marathons as well as complete triathlons. She has completed one full Ironman Triathlon and more than 10 half-Ironmans. Dr. East's websiteGem Elixirz

In this episode, Dr. Roger Jahnke sheds light on the use of Qi Gong and Tai Chi in the attainment of peak cognitive and peak physical performance. Roger takes us through the philosophy of Qi Gong to the modern physiological benefits of the practice. These benefits not only have an impact on peak performance, but can also reverse the effects of aging and help humans live more harmoniously with the Earth.  Roger Jahnke, O.M.D. is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine with 30 years of clinical practice and has completed 10 research and cultural tours of China to study its ancient healing traditions. He is Founder, Director, and Lead Trainer at the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC) and serves as a consultant to hospitals, social service agencies, and corporations in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CAM / IM), wellness, and medical cost reduction.  Dr. Jahnke is author of The Healer Within (Harper SanFrancisco, 1999) used in body/mind programs worldwide. His most recent book, The Healing Promise of Qi (McGraw-Hill, 2002) has become an instant classic in the western literature on Qigong and Tai Chi. In 2005, Dr. Jahnke was appointed to co-convene a "National Expert Meeting on Qigong and Tai Chi" in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the National Blueprint for Active Aging. For more information, visit www.FeeltheQi.com.   

Dr. Greg Lane sits down with guest Jason Prall producer of the documentary series, The Human Longevity Project. This fascinating interview dives into the history and future of human longevity through the multifaceted angles of culture and technology. Check out The Human Longevity Project at https://humanlongevityfilm.com/.   Jason Prall is a Longevity and Optimal Health Practitioner who works remotely with individuals around world to provide solutions for those struggling with weight loss or suffering from complex health issues that their doctors have been unable to resolve. As a nationally-recognized speaker and host of the You, Optimized. Radio show, he’s been able to share his unique and innovative approach with a global audience, which has facilitated the transformation of thousands of lives with simple, practical, and powerful solutions to combat chronic health conditions and drastically improve quality of life.

In another stellar episode, Paul Chek shares his approach to optimal health and performance with our host Dr. Greg Lane. Paul guides us though his fascinating history as an explorer and healer. He is the founder of the C.H.E.K Institute, which offers fitness and healthcare professionals a uniquely integrated and holistic approach to health, fitness and well-being. The C.H.E.K Institute’s approach to functional exercise and optimal health was developed by Paul Chek and is based on his 30 years of clinical practice working with clients from all walks of life, as well as his diverse educational background as a Holistic Health Practitioner, Neuromuscular and Sports Massage Therapist. Paul’s methods are truly holistic, viewing the body as a system of systems – a fully integrated unit where physical, hormonal, mental, emotional and spiritual components must be considered. Paul has produced hundreds of videos and 17 advanced -level home study courses.  He is an author of 11 books including the popular “The Last 4 Doctors You’ll Ever Need” and “How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy” and a regular contributor to many publications and websites. The C.H.E.K Institute’s four Advanced Training Programs include CHEK Exercise Coach, the four-level C.H.E.K Practitioner Program, the Golf Performance Specialist Program and the three-level CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Program.

Today we’ll be focusing on a specialized branch of Ayurveda called Kayakalpa. Kayakalpa is the conjunction of two Sanskrit words Kaya, which refers to the material subtle body and Kalpa, which means transformation or rejuvenation.  It is a specialized branch of the Rasayana practice within the Ayurvedic system and Siddha Medicine. Prana is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, teacher of Ayurveda and CranioSacral Work. His passion is to help and educate people in resolving health issues effectively and efficiently. By integrating Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine and CranioSacral work he is able to treat different patients with a variety of conditions and provide natural remedies to activate the mind-body's innate ability for healing and longevity. He comes from and engineering background and has a master’s in business administration with 10+ years of leadership experience in working with executive teams of national and multinational companies and managing teams in creating and executing systems strategies. Born in India, Prana has spent over thirty years studying and practicing healing work in the lineage of the Siddha tradition. He has traveled extensively through the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Nepal, and India, to learn meditative and healing practices. He practices a gentle style of acupuncture integrated with Ayurveda and CranioSacral work. He teaches Ayurveda and CranioSacral work in schools and workshops. Connect with Prana through his website: https://pranajiacupuncture.com/

Get ready for a fun interview with Brian Bradley of Egoscue. Special guest Jack Miller, President of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, joins Dr. Greg Lane in asking interesting questions about Egoscue. Topics include the history of the Egoscue Method and how we can start using it now to enhance our daily lives. Brian is the Vice President of Egoscue, Inc.  Brian is on a mission to help millions of people learn how to live healthier, pain-free lives and achieve complete fitness. A frequent speaker at industry events, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits on the topics of chronic pain, healthy living, and high-level performance. His clients include the Tony Robbins Companies, Bulletproof Radio, YPO, the Seattle Study Club, and the NFL. Brian has been studying “true” biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for more than 25 years. As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken in more than 15 countries, promoting a myriad of healthy principles for achieving success in all areas of personal and professional life. Brian believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. His postural training, fitness experience and engaging personality get people of all ages moving and digging deep to get their best results. Get your Egoscue anywhere exercises at www.egoscue.com/PCLL Check out the website at www.egoscue.com  

Joe Tafur, MD, shares his knowledge of ancient shamanic medicine to the modern research on psychedelics. He and Dr. Greg Lane explore the explosion in psychedlic research on treating emotional trauma such as PTSD and opening the doors of perception through disruption of the default node network.  Joe Tafur, M.D., is a Colombian-American family physician originally from Phoenix, Arizona. After completing his family medicine training at UCLA, Dr. Tafur spent two years in academic research at the UCSD Department of Psychiatry in a lab focused on mind-body medicine. After his research fellowship, over a period of six years, he lived and worked in the Peruvian Amazon at the traditional healing center Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual. There he worked closely with master Shipibo shaman Ricardo Amaringo and trained in ayahuasca shamanism. In his new book "The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine," through a series of stories, Dr. Tafur shares his unique experience and integrative medical theories. To learn more about his work, visit drjoetafur.com and modernspirit.org.

In this episode, Dr. Greg Lane interviews Brett Rabin, acupuncturist for the San Diego Padres. We are invited to take a peek into a profession of working with athletes alongside an integrative medical team. Brett is a California Licensed Acupuncturist specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and the mitigation of pain associated with acute and chronic injuries. He has been the Acupuncturist for the San Diego Padres since the 2015 season and currently treats professional baseball players on the active rosters of MLB. He utilizes Sports Medicine Acupuncture alongside MLB Athletic Trainers, Training Staff, Team Doctors, Sports Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors in the on-going evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of professional baseball players on the San Diego Padres active roster.

Eric Brand is a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a fluent Chinese speaker. He is the author of A Clinician's Guide to the Use of Granule Extracts and the co-author of the text Concise Chinese Materia Medica. Eric has a particular passion for Chinese herbal processing, authentication and quality discernment. He recently completed a PhD in pharmacognosy at the School of Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong. He is the owner of the granule company Legendary Herbs, He is a Chinese medicine advisor to the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and currently serves as the U.S. Chair for the ISO TC 249 committee on international standards in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Greg Lane interviews Dr. Robert Nations. They discuss the history, philosophy, and practice of Qi Gong and Tai Ji. They begin with an explanation of the meaning of the concept of Qi in Chinese philosophy and then delve into a wide ranging discussion on these practices in relation to achieving optimum health and peak performance goals. They explore both the traditional perspective on these practices as well as the growing body of modern research that supports them.

In this episode, Dr. Greg Lane interviewed Joanie Anderson, former X games gold medalist in snowboarding. Joanie grew up home-schooled in a large family in South Lake Tahoe. Her classroom was the mountains, so Joanie and her sisters naturally became competitive snowboarders. Joanie was eleven when she won her first national championship and continued to win nationals for many years following. When she was 16, Joanie was invited to join the U.S. Junior National Team. She won her first Junior World title in New Zealand in 2002, and the following year in Germany. At 17, she competed in her first X Games- competing in both boardercross and halfpipe. Joanie competed in X Games for eight consecutive years, winning a silver medal in 2006, gold in 2007, and bronze in 2010 in boardercross. At the 2009 Olympic test event in Vancouver, she dislocated her hip during a time trial run. That event began her phasing out of competitive snowboarding and into her next adventure as a student of Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Lane and Ms. Anderson talked about Joanie’s experience with diet, exercise, yoga, and other methods she relied on to become a champion.

This podcast is an interview between our host, Dr. Greg Lane, and Chad Conner of Pure Ratios. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mr. Conner and Dr. Lane discuss the latest research on the use of Cannabis extracts to enhance physical and cognitive performance, legal issues in the US and California, microdosing, the difference between CBD and THC, and much, much more.