The Balancing Point radio show and podcast explains Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai ji, supplements, nutrition, dietary therapy, functional and integrative medicine. Educational and fun. The Balancing Point radio show, podcast and website are for information purposes only. It is not meant to sell anything, or anyone on a particular product, course of action, or way of thinking. By providing information we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating or preventing any disease. We advise that before embarking on any sort of natural treatment regime to seek the advice of a licensed health professional.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Best Time to Take Apple Cider Vinegar 06:48 Do you need more salt? 10:57 Dangers of Low Sodium 12:33 Research studies and U-Shaped Curves 15:58 Orthostatic hypotension 16:39 Functional range of sodium levels 19:31 Salt conscious culture 21:44 Sodium and adrenal fatigue 23:30 Cortisone, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine 23:56 Aldosterone 25:32 Blood...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 06:15 COVID and the aging brain 08:04 British study found that the original virus can impair cognitive ability in a way equivalent to making the brain age by two decades. 13:12 COVID, memory, genes and epigenetics. 17:01 Published article Nature Reviews Genetics, 'people age and have more senescent cells, there are...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Anxiety and depression has been increasing the past few years. Studies are showing that anxiety has more of an impact on our health than we once thought. Learn the differences between anxiety and depression, the importance of finding help for these issues and different ways others have been able to overcome their anxiety. ...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: When is it best to just live with allergies and keep hiking and gardening eyes water. How can you avoid sepsis if in a hospital, leave quickly? I bought the sweet spot book. I was going over my blood test and realized that I have a 60 on the eGFR range and I...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Discusses antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective they are against bacteria in the body, like staph, effective enough to be substituted for antibiotics? Also, bitters as a GLP-1 agonist. https://youtu.be/XioHJiC3K3I PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Sweet Spot Book Announcement 01:03 Cardiovascular Series Course 02:38 Antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Mercury is one of the 2nd most toxic metals in our environment and can unknowingly be having a great impact on health. Mercury will have an impact on our nerves, hormones, candida and neurological symptoms. https://youtu.be/jfZnLjpji78 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Mercury and Amalgam fillings 07:12 Mercury and nerves 09:51 Hormones and Mercury...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Eustachian tube dysfunction. Is there something you recommend for hormone replacement for males and females? Toe neuropathy - Signs, symptoms and causes. Please discuss glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. How can we avoid stop cure them when diagnosed? best ways to boost immune system https://youtu.be/OEL2MMWbER4 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Eustachian tube dysfunction...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: More research is showing how damaged to the endothelium glycocalyx is the root cause of most cardiovascular diseases. Understand causes and treatments for cardiovascular disease. What the endothelium and endothelial glycocalyx is. Different lifestyle habits that can promote this. The beginning causes of damage to the endothelium. How calcium and calcified arteries contribute. The role...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question regarding benefits of Qi Gong and kidneys, what are the options for menopause and HRT? what can I do for Meniere's disease? Are can I do for neuropathy? What are the benefits of frozen bread? What can I do to help constipation? https://youtu.be/S9xDOjqfQVw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Announcements - Book release 04:44 Qi...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question of a relative who developed a UTI that turned into sepsis while in hospital. Is it possible to have side effects from Melatonin? What is the importance of the mitochondria? Is this article on night shade vegetables correct? Information on upcoming Cardiology classes https://youtu.be/VvTrFdldNAw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Book to be published soon...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Importance of Fiber 04:55 What is GLP-1 and how to increase it 07:53 Reduces Food Cravings 09:25 How to naturally increase GLP-1 09:40 Glucomannan 09:58 Konjac Mannon 12:52 Guar Gum 14:24 Alpha Linolenic Acid 14:51 Alpha Lipoic Acid 19:03 Chromium 25:09 Resistant Starches 31:55 Is Stevia ok to eat? 34:51 Psyllium Fiber...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Tea Vs Water03:00 Camellia Sinensis plant 04:11 Cistus Incantus Tea 09:50 EGCG 11:30 Black Tea12:05 White Tea 13:42 Summer tea 14:50 Winter Tea15:31 Caffeine20:08 Tea Poem 26:11 Cellular hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis35:28 Tea Magazine36:07 Macular degeneration41:26 Glaucoma https://youtu.be/3sc27Y8TGqE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Importance of healthy bowel movements 08:14 Large Intestines and Chinese Medicine 09:18 Lungs and Chinese Medicine 10:39 Retraining to have daily bowel movements 12:48 Depression, anxiety, irritability and Constipation 14:09 Vagus Nerve 18:15 Floating a Boat Analogy 23:20 Laxatives 25:49 Laxatives and Dementia Risk 27:49 Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture and Constipation 29:33...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/ALgozSStiNw Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:25 Uric Acid blood test 05:58 Uric acid and cardiovascular disease connection 10:01 Physiological effects of uric acid 11:23 Foods that increase uric acid 11:54 Alopurinol medication 14:28 Colchicine 16:42 4 Stages of high uric acid 20:29 Vitamin C 21:45 Quercetin 24:44 Luteolin 27:09 Tart Cherry 28:00...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/Rd7WJuvSBk0 Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/yJTTBzDok3Q Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/MoWj3QhghKE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/aludOhfYOgg Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/VsblAgKMUlM Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to create...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/kO8jb1d7qF4 Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... https://youtu.be/5arNOnxQWuM https://youtu.be/1n4NLB5PzWI https://youtu.be/ydDVU9l5fPw https://youtu.be/1MYDGQ7yEe0 https://youtu.be/pTGqKjC9zgk https://youtu.be/K0BZIBqk-II https://youtu.be/EHhxjdELdVg https://youtu.be/QKg-yvaPvH0 https://youtu.be/N3nRaymic_E https://youtu.be/TIbK4ykmYKw https://youtu.be/j35s5VxSAsA https://youtu.be/WWpR6Aasj9M https://youtu.be/wa2FoEvusGo https://youtu.be/OiKHG1drWsg https://youtu.be/k2rAKtZMeFQ https://youtu.be/yD8XdoiVf9Y REFERNCES: Coming Soon... https://drjengunter.com/the-menopause-manifesto/ Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 03:19 Simple Lab Testing 04:18 Ideal Functional Ranges 07:20 White Blood Cells 10:25 Hemoglobin 12:06 RDW 14:17 MCV 15:13 Platelets 20:05 hs-CRP 20:55 Homocysteine 21:19 D-Dimer 23:25 Fibrinogen 24:09 GGT 24:48 Ferritin 25:49 Can high platelets lead to menstrual cramps https://youtu.be/6V3L-DhKLEs Transcript from Webinar: Welcome to another edition of "Ask Dr. Neiters" here...... Continue Reading →
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 02:53 MEDICATION and NUTRIENT REPLACEMENT 04:52 ACE Inhibitors 07:11 SELF MONITORING 07:56 ACE INHIBITORS SELF CARE 12:25 NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES 14:50 Vitamin D TESTING 15:56 BETA BLOCKERS 25:19 WAYS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE 26:50 HIGH HEMOGLOBIN 28:12 RELAXATION 31:48 BIOFEEDBACK DEVICES 34:45 LOWER INFLAMMATION 37:03 HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS 39:27 PEMF MAT https://youtu.be/J57LyNxHK08 Transcript from...... Continue Reading →
Podcast Highlights: 00:30 POST COVID EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS 12:17 RESEARCH ARTICLES 22:39 Why doesn't everybody get acupuncture all the time? 34:57 Acupuncture and HPA system https://youtu.be/iuwO0koAZwM Transcript from Webinar: Hello there. This is Dr. John, back with you. I want to thank Kathryn for doing such a great job. Last week I was a little under...... Continue Reading →
Podcast Highlights: 00:27 Taking Breaks from Adaptogens 04:26– Serum Sodium Ranges 05:40 – U-Shape curves 08:06– Functional Ranges on blood work 09:28 – The Salt Fix 10:50 – Healthy Sodium ranges 12:01– Low Sodium 13:25– Adrenal Fatigue 15:48 – Orthostatic Hypotension 20:36– Table Salt 24:01 - Aldosterone 25:44 - Hypovolemia 28:41 – Mild Hyponatremia...... Continue Reading →
Podcast Highlights: 01:00 – Benefits of Chrysanthemum 04:33 Pre-cancerous signs on the skin and things to watch for 14:12 COVID and Micro-clots 18:45 Thromboembolic Events 20:18 Lab Test Recommendations 23:38 Genetic SNPs 40:12 Olive Oil Intake and Mortality 44:38 Avocado Benefits 48:06 Cholesterol Benefits 51:27 Vitamin D and Calcium Transcript from Webinar: Howdy there. [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 00:41 Summer benefits of Watermelon 03:10 SIGNFICANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES 03:43 SIGNIFICANCE OF FOOD COLORS 04:31 What is the Health impact of inorganic salts versus organic sodium from plants like celery, tomatoes, etc..” 08:23 Is Camellia Sinensis a super absorber of toxic environmental fluoride from soil, etc.?” 12:55 HEADACHES – Which Migraine [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 00:44 Acupressure and Essential Oils 05:15 A little bit about water 12:23 Do you use toothpaste with fluoride? 13:31 Hey, Dr. John, my brother was diagnosed with nonalcoholic, fatty liver disease. Is that a real thing? Should I be worried about it? Should I be tested for it? And is there a [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 00:43 What is the relationship between depression and leaky gut? 02:15 What about Leaky Gut and ADHD? 03:18 I’ve gained 35 pounds in the past two months. I went from eating gluten free, sugar free to eating whatever I want, whenever I want. I haven’t been dealing with life very well. Is [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 03:23 My naturopath has said that I have SIBO, SIFO, EPI and leaky gut. What does this all mean and does it make sense? 06:00 Chewing Food 11:50 Bitter Foods 30:30 Hiatal Hernia 31:32 H. Pylori 34:02 Pancreas and Gallbladder 36:02 “EPI.” Endogenous Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency 38:01 Breaking Down Enzymes 41:41 Leaky [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 06:11 High D-Dimer test results while in ER 45:42 Type of magnesium recommended for long-COVID heart problems. 47:14 Which brands of nattokinase and serrapeptase do you recommend? 48:10 What do you think about Health Concerns supplement – Serramend? Transcript from Webinar: Hi there. Welcome to another edition of “Ask Dr. John.” We’re [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 01:55 Keep Your Mind Healthy So You Can Help in Meaningful Ways 04:00 The Neurotransmitter Paradigm 05:19 SSRI’s: An Occasional solution for an occasional Problem 07:21 CYTOKINE STORMS: The Healing Inflammatory Process Run Amok 11:32 Ibuprofen and Gluten positive correlation to Leaky Gut 13:26 lactobacillus rhamnosus 15:29 Anxiety: Sign of Vitality or [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 00:44 I’m having horrible brain fog lately. What causes it? And is there anything that can be done about it? 19:02 Hi, Dr. Nieters, I received a bottle of magnesium threonate last evening. Took the first capsule of the day’s three capsules serving, at 6:12. Noticed I was actually feeling more relaxed and [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 03:31:22 Could my internal organs be displaced after a C-section 17 years ago or from adhesions forming after that surgery? Could visceral manipulation be good to try for diagnosis and or relief?” 25:59:27 Is all caffeine, the same? Coffee and tea? Does the different sugar content in soft drinks make a difference? [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 02:30:05 What is TCM’s model of care for arthritis and what is causing the imbalance? And can it be reversed? What would be a combined treatment using functional medicine and TCM involved? 33:38:29 What’s the best form of magnesium to take? Full video of webinar: Podcast Highlights: 02:30:05 What is TCM’s model of [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 01:31:03 – Hypertension and polymorphisms of the Sammi people 10:12:06 – I have a MCV on my blood test of 101, what does that mean? 27:29:18 – What are your thoughts about using mushrooms as an alternative to caffeine or espressos? 30:25:19 – What’s can I put in a protein shakes for my [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 03:02:19 – I’m currently doing the liver flush and I’m noticing my deep sleep isn’t as long as it normally is. Why would that be? 09:03:18 – Has the function of the appendix been determined by traditional medicine? They say it has no function, although it doesn’t make sense that nature would do [...]Read More »
Full video of webinar: Podcast Highlights: 02:00 pH changes in the digestive system 7:40 Gallbladder stones 10:00 Bristol Stool Chart 11:50 The Hun 12:50 Zong and Fu organs 14:48 Paired organ meridian relationships. 17:57 Adrenal Glands and kidney meridian 23:16 Hun, wood, growth 24:51 The general liver 25:44 Gallbladder administrator 30:12 drinking Tart Cherry juice [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 01:08 “I talk to my doctor about the labs and he says you don’t need to be worried about those labs. They’re within normal limits, etc.. 11:02 I had mild COVID symptoms. I added brain fog, low appetite. low optimism. I’m just in survival mode. I move 40% slower than usual. 29:57 I [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: 02:51 Why am I a human barometer? I hurt more when it’s raining. 23:35 Can I talk about the shingles vaccine? 29:52 What can be done to help tinnitus? 35:12 What’s the correct way to dry brush? 40:00 Ultimate Liver Cleanse Program starting soon Full video of webinar: Transcript from Webinar: [...]Read More »
Questions Include: 06:54 Best Time to Sleep? 22:11 How to get kids to acknowledge they have IBS and how to help treat it? 35:49 What is Muscle Testing? 41:40 Symptoms of Mold Exposure? 43:55 Looking for a primary care doctor. 44:32 How does being in nature change our microbiome? 49:15 How Mast Cell Activation Syndrome [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: Anxiety, Stress and Acupuncture What is Stress? 3 Stress Stages in Response to Life Hormones and Stress Weight Gain and Stress Tests for Adrenal Imbalances 4 Ways to Reduce Stress Stress and Acupuncture What if I am afraid of needles? How do I know if I am stressed enough to need acupuncture? Full [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: It All Begins in The Gut Importance of getting the liver to function properly. In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is the General in the body. Looking at depression, anger, irritability, frustration and the role the Liver plays. Importance of reducing inflammation in the gut. Wheat and leaky gut connection 10-Day coaching and educational [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: Focused Attention: Solving Problems Is your history causing you to not be focused? You can be focused on your history in order to look forward with change in your life. Importance of focusing on solutions 5 Questions to ask when you have a problem. Podcast Notes: Kathryn Black: Hello and welcome to TheBalancingPoint, [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: Accountability Dialogue The point of accountability is observation without judgment. If someone judges us or gives us feedback, our first response, may be it’s gross or very subtle. Our first response is generally a little bit of resistance. If it’s truly someone holding us accountable, then the only appropriate response to that is to [...]Read More »
Podcast Highlights: How herbs and acupuncture can help relieve PMS symptoms Importance of doing a lymphatic cleanse Alameda Acupuncture 14-day lymphatic group cleanse Importance of a liver flush to further healing. Podcast Notes: 00:00 Hello and welcome to The Balancing Point. I am Kathryn, here with Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM for another Weekly Update. [...]Read More »
Learn how to: Write an ideal vision statement Work with a vision partner to have it come to pass. Podcast Notes: Hello there, this is Dr. Nieters again, and last week we started to do, Kathryn and I, who is here with me, started to do a little work on what one could call coaching, [...]Read More »
Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, discusses Winter – Rest/ hibernate. Sleeping 11-12 hours a night. Warm, hearty foods. Light/ moderate exercise Spring – Green vegetables, high antioxidant, high fiber, sleep 8 hours, increase exercise/ move/ stretch. Summer – Time to work on projects, Eat lightly, Minimal alcohol, hot spices, 5-8 hours of sleep. Autumn – [...]Read More »
Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, discusses What to do Post-COVID for lingering symptoms, and preventing future problems. Importance of Functional Medicine in diagnosing anemia Are steroids the best option for treating Asthma? Podcast Notes: 00:00 Intro. Recreating radio call in show. Inviting the public to email (healthandwellness@pacbell.net) or ask any questions they would like to [...]Read More »
Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is back on the air with his podcast. You will be able to find him on YouTube, iTunes and TheBalancingPoint.net. This podcast will talk about some specifics that relate to where we are as a people and a culture. He provides ideas to help start and recreate life in powerful way [...]Read More »
When the level of vitamin D is not where one would suspect than always have a calcitrol test done. Calcitrol is the active form of vitamin D with a half life of 15 hours. Invest in breast health but be careful about mammograms. For good general health, eat seasonally, organic and all the greens you [...]Read More »
Recommended book: 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson. One of his 12 rules: always be comparing yourself to yourself. Strive to be better today than yesterday. If we are not moving forward we are sliding backwards. The lipoprotein profile includes: LDL (low density lipoprotein cholesterol), HDL (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and Triglycerides (fats carried in [...]Read More »
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