Welcome to Unveil the Practice! I am your host Viktoriya Neverov-Krstic. I’m a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as well as a poet and fiction writer. On this podcast, I’ll be sharing my knowledge on holistic health, pain management, food-grade herbs and beneficial routines that are easy to implement to live a better, fuller, healthier life. I’ll also be interviewing many health experts in various fields to bring you the best, cutting edge knowledge on how to improve your health. For the creative portion I will be sharing my thoughts on the writing process and poetry as well as interviewing folks in various creative industries. I’ll chat with other writers, musicians, artists, designers, photographers and many other professionals to encourage and inspire those of you on your own journey of creative pursuits. All in all, Unveil the Practice Podcast will be a space where you can gain valuable knowledge on how to improve your health habits and feed your soul with inspiration offered by dedicated artists of various sort.
I explain what qi means from a historical and rational perspective (hint it doesn't mean energy).
Poetry was my first writing-love. I explain why I prefer rhyming traditional styles vs. free verse.
I ran across an article against acupuncture and I wanted to address its criticism.
My sister and I share three things we liked and didn't like in Latvia.
Acupuncture could be used for strengthening one's immune system and I chat about the studies that show such an affect is possible.
My sister and I went to France October 2018 and loved it. Here are our thoughts on Paris, France.
All about Siberian Ginseng -- an adaptogenic herb that boosts the immune system, raises energy, and calms the mind.
Hawthorn Berries are a wonderful food-grade herb to add to your Thanksgiving/Holidy meals to help aid digestion along. Just make sure that if you're on any medications or are pregnant you talk to your doctor first before you use it.
I chat about the next Chinese Medicine category of colds and flus: Wind Cold and the herbal formulas that help these symtpoms.
I share the best herbs and herbal formulas to travel with to maintain your health while abroad.
I share my experience on how to save money while self-publishing, but not compromising the quality of your work.
My colleagues and I announce the coming wellness retreat we are organizing.
I interview Tea York - a lingerie designer and owner of Teamore.
I interview the owner of Pacifica Massage and Wellness and Massage Therapist Stacey Marie.
I review the San Francisco Writer's Workshop
There are a few different way of looking at colds and flus in Chinese Medicine. I discuss the category known as Wind-Heat.
I discuss 3 of my favorite rhetorical devices.
I discuss 3 tips on how to improve your dietary routine from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective.
I interview Health and Wellness Coach Megan Murk
I interview Anna Gavrilov - photographer, designer and mother of two.
I introduce the fifth branch of TCM: Chinese Medicinal Dietary Therapy
I explain the fourth branch of Chinese Medicine - Tui Na or medical massage.
I share five pros and cons to self-publishing a book.
A simple introduction to both Qi Gong and Tai Qi - the 3rd Branch of Chinese Medicine
Interview with novelist Faith Consiglio who writes YA Fantasy.
Interview with Holistic Nutritionist and Business Coach Anna Frumkin
An interview with the wife of composer Michael Kimbell, Edith Kimbell - a writer and musicologist.
Interview with Dr. Nirali Patel, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as well as creator and owner of Unique Remedy Skin Care.
Interview with Michael Kimbell - a classical composer and musician.
An introduction to Chinese Herbal medicine and what it could treat.
Want to start writing a book, but too overwhelmed? Here are 5 simple tips on how to begin!
Basic introduction to the show and your host: Viktoriya Neverov-Krstic
I explain what brought me to acupuncture and what this medicine is.