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In this History Series episode we time-travel with the vivacious Cara Frank. Her story begins in the gritty, creative pulse of 1970s New York City, where as a teenager, she was navigating the counter cultural scene. Her first encounter with acupuncture was anything but ordinary—an illegal treatment that changed her life and set her on the path she travels today.Cara's journey is a tapestry woven with threads of rebellion, discovery, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. From the scarring moxa treatments of Dr. So, to her worldview changing with the discovery of herbs in a Beijing hospital. Cara's story is one of exploration and deep connection to the roots of Chinese medicine practice. Listen in as we explore the alchemy of Cara's life in Chinese medicine—as she reflects on the influential figures who guided her, her insights into the community's growth and the importance of mentorship. All with her hardscrabble wisdom, humor, and a dash of New York grit.
In this episode, Joseph is joined by MJ Fitness Challenge Season 8 Champions, Cara Zaccheus & Frank Muscara, to discuss how to achieve your fitness goals. Joseph, Cara & Frank begin the episode by talking how to find the motivation to commit to a fitness goal, before discussing how to deal with the different challenges that inevitably arise on any fitness journey. They then take a deep dive into how to develop the habits & routines that support a fitness lifestyle, before addressing how to work through the limiting beliefs that stand between you and who you are trying to become. An inspiring episode that will have you champing and the bit to get stuck into your next fitness goal! Enjoy!
Whether you're a young or seasoned practitioner, opening your own Chinese medicine practice is an exciting , daunting and worthwhile challenge. There's a lot that goes into being a practitioner—beyond the medicine part of it. You have to learn how to blend your medical expertise with business know-how. And as our society and life circumstances evolve, so must our perspectives and services. In this conversation with Cara Frank, we mull over the idea of evolving as a small business and as a practitioner. We talk about some of the life decisions we have to make along the way—and how to maneuver through the obstacles on our path. Sometimes you just have to jump into the abyss and trust that you'll figure it out. Listen to this discussion on the kind of practice we can build and inhabit that reflects who we are, and what we have to offer
This week on The Layover Live we're mixing things up a bit! Grant Stoltz takes the reins as host and is joined by VP of Marketing, Cara Frank, to talk about the quickly approaching Simpleview Summit. Cara and Grant talk about what first timers and Summit veterans alike can expect this year, along with any tips or tricks to make the most of your time in Phoenix.
What is shrub and why is it the latest trend in healthy drinks? Jill asks Charlie Berkinshaw of Element Shrub these questions and he explains how it’s made. Then Chinese medicine practitioner Cara Frank makes Jill a salad based on the traditional five elements in Chinese medicine. Cara shares her recipe and explains why balancing tastes and colors is the key to creating delicious healing foods. Finally Jill talks to Clinical Psychologist Dr Erin Olivo about how to deal with trauma and heal from painful experiences. Plus Jill shares her thoughts on why matcha tea is good for you. And a listener asks, “Why do I wake up at the same time every night?"
Cara Frank is a practitioner and teacher of acupuncture and herbology. She is the founder and owner of China Herb Company, the first mail ordering compounding Chinese herbal dispensary in the United States. Cara is the author of the new book TCM Case Studies: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders . In part 2 of her discussion with Chad, Cara continues her conversation on sports injuries, treating an athlete's constitution, and advice for new acupuncturists/herbalist. This is part 2 of 2 episodes
Cara Frank is a practitioner and teacher of acupuncture and herbology. She is the founder and owner of China Herb Company, the first mail ordering compounding Chinese herbal dispensary in the United States. Cara is the author of the new book TCM Case Studies: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders . In part 1 of her discussion with Chad, Cara explains her start as a acupuncturist/herbalist, stages of sports injuries, and topical/internal herbal treatment strategies. This is part 1 of 2 episodes.
Sinus issues are something that everyone at some point in time will deal with. It might be the constant drippy nose and sneezing of allergy season. The occasional winter bug making the rounds. Or a long term predisposition to sinus infections and sinus headaches. Our guest on today's show, Cara Frank, has decades of experience treating sinus issues with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Listen in for effective clinically proven herbal solutions, and some simple things you can do to knock the snot out of your congested sinuses!