Podcasts about chinese medicine

Send us Fan MailHeather and Vanessa interview physicist and homeopath, Judyann McNamara, DHom, CCH, ND, ex-quantum physicist/biologist researcher, and homeopath-founder of the MICH Academy for Holism and Classical Homeopathy. Fascinated by life and living processes, consciousness and spirituality, but disappointed with the incomplete answers biology and medicine provided, Judyann sought to understand the energetic dimension emerging from consciousness that underlies our biology. As neither biophysics nor quantum biology were recognized disciplines in 1976, Judyann did both as separate disciplines and continued in physics research. In 1980 she witnessed the traces left on detectors by biophotons emitted by living cells. This led to studying and being qualified in subtle energy fields, Reiki, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and Qigong.Holism, the metaphysical container for Quantum Biology provided the container for all the practices.  Recognizing how essential the paradigm shift from mechanism to holism is for the healing of humanity, she founded the International Association of Holistic Professionals.  The IAHP's Friday morning experiential workshops explored healing presence and our challenging cases through the process of Dialog (a la David Bohm) and inquiry. The successes of the cases dialogued, and those of her clinical practice inspired a group of therapists to want to share and teach how to naturally align with Holism as the Force of creation and evolution,  with homeopathy as its central therapy in 2006. For the last 20 years, the MICH Academy for Holism and Classical Homeopathy has changed the lives of thousands of people through its the international 4 year fully accredited apprenticeship practitioner program based on one on one mentorships through live casetaking practice and continues to grow stronger. Judyann continues to keep a toe in research by collaborating with Drs Martin Picard and Nirosha Murugan. Martin and Judyann developed the ground-breaking Energy Resistance Principle during our dialog sessions last year.  Picard's upcoming book Energy has been designed to help readers make the important paradigm shift from the chemical-mechanical model of health to one that is based on Energy and the human experience. Judyann describes mitochondria as quantum organelles operating at the boundary between the material and immaterial—connecting us to the quantum field while transforming captured light into energy. We explore why understanding health may require us to move beyond a purely mechanistic view of the body and toward a truly holistic one.We dive into:✨ Why mitochondria may be understood as a bridge between the material and immaterial✨ The connection between mitochondria, consciousness, and quantum fields✨ How homeopathic remedies communicate information through energetic signatures✨ Why the experience of a symptom may be more important than simply naming the symptom✨ How the default mode network, overthinking, anxiety, and living in our stories can consume enormous amounts of energy✨ Why presence, nature, connection, and heart intelligence may support mitochondrial health✨ Disease as a call toward greater wholeness✨ Moving beyond dualistic thinking and learning to hold opposing experiences as interconnected polarities✨ Why some people become stuck in victim/perpetrator narratives and how shifting perspective requires energy✨ The idea of experiencing ourselves as events rather than objects or nouns✨ How different homeopathic modalities—from remedies and complexes to flower essences and cell salts—can work across different energetic levels✨ Sensitivity, mitochondrial information processing, and why some people respond so strongly to both disease and remedies✨ Potency, information, entropy, and what happens when too much information is introduced at once✨ And how developing greater awareness of our body's signals can help us become active participants in our own healingOne of our favorite themes from this conversation is the idea that suffering itself can be understood as a longing for wholeness—and that healing may involve moving beyond the belief that we are separate from ourselves, each other, nature, and the greater whole.This is a deep conversation that bridges homeopathy, quantum biology, consciousness, and the human experience in a really fascinating way.Connect with Judyann McNamara & MICH:www.michmontreal.com/quantum-health-connectionhttps://webinars.michmontreal.com/Free E-trainingFree conferences and eventshttps://www.facebook.com/michmontreal/https://www.instagram.com/michmontreal/https://www.linkedin.com/school/montreal-institute-of-classical-homeopathy/Support the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Free Product Guide with Discount CodesHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount CodesFree Homeopathy at Home Guide Disclaimer: All interviews shared on The Quantum Health Connection Podcast are strictly for educational and entertainment purposes. Guests of the podcast solely express his or her personal opinions and experiences. Always consult with your healthcare before beginning any treatment protocol. 

The elements offer a profound framework for understanding health, herbal medicine, and our connection to nature. Sajah Popham from The School of Evolutionary Herbalism discusses how, across traditional systems such as astrology, alchemy, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Air element governs vital processes of movement, respiration, and communication in the body and mind. By observing how the Air element manifests in our constitution and in plants, we can better utilize specific herbal remedies to soothe nervous tension, clear respiratory pathways, and restore internal balance.   Here's what you'll learn: How the Air element operates across astrology, alchemy, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine The physiological functions of Air through the zodiac trine of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius Physical and energetic keys to Air element plants, including tastes and morphology Essential herbal actions for Air imbalances, such as nervines, expectorants, and carminatives Practical applications of herbs like Blue Vervain, Mullein, Milky Oats, and Lemon Balm for Air element imbalances

●How AmarAtma first came to understand his own pain as grief, and how that realization changed his life. ●How grief can affect the whole body—not just our emotions—including our sleep, digestion, concentration, energy, and pain. ●How we grieve losses that have nothing to do with death, from relationships and health to identity, aging, work, and the future we imagined. ●Why so many of us learn to suppress grief, "stay strong," and move on instead of actually feeling what we've lost. ●Why grief doesn't follow five predictable stages, and why there is no single "right" way to grieve. ●How grief can build over time, and how an old loss can unexpectedly come back when we experience something new. ●The connection between grief, the nervous system, and the body—and why healing grief has to involve the body as well as the mind. ●Amar Atma's approach to working with grief through breath, movement, rhythm, writing, and other body-based practices. ●His idea of "Face, Embrace, Release"—and why healing doesn't mean getting over someone or forgetting what we've lost. ●How to be there for someone who is grieving, and why sometimes the most healing thing we can offer is simply our presence, our listening, and our willingness to not try to fix it. AmarAtma Singh Khalsa BCC MTCM  Grief Specialist | Chaplain | Founder of The Institute for Compassionate Grieving AmarAtma Singh Khalsa is a grief specialist, educator, and founder of the Institute for Compassionate Grieving. A Board Certified Chaplain, graduate of Harvard Divinity School, and practitioner with a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, he developed the Compassionate Grieving Model, an embodied approach to loss that integrates science, spirituality, somatic healing, and compassionate care. For more than fifteen years, AmarAtma has supported thousands of individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and communities navigating grief and life's many transitions. Through retreats, courses, speaking engagements, and a global online community of more than 240,000 people, he is helping to advance grief literacy and reshape the cultural conversation around loss. Author of The Tender Art of Grieving (Shambhala, September 2026), AmarAtma invites people to meet grief not as something to overcome, but as a profound expression of love, connection, and our shared humanity. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this video.

Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsGreek and Roman Primary SourcesAristotle. Generation of Animals. Translated by A. L. Peck. Loeb Classical Library 366. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1942.Galen. On Semen. Edited and translated by Phillip De Lacy. Corpus Medicorum Graecorum V 3, 1–2. Berlin: Akademie-Verlag, 1992.Galen. On the Usefulness of the Parts of the Body. Translated by Margaret Tallmadge May. 2 vols. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1968.Hippocrates. Generation, Nature of the Child, Diseases IV. Translated by Paul Potter. Loeb Classical Library 520. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2012.Hippocrates. On the Seed and the Nature of the Child. In Hippocratic Writings, edited by G. E. R. Lloyd and translated by J. Chadwick and W. N. Mann. London: Penguin, 1978.Soranus. Soranus' Gynecology. Translated by Owsei Temkin. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1956.Greek and Roman Medicine, Gender, and SexualityConnell, Sophia M. Aristotle on Female Animals: A Study of the Generation of Animals. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016.Dean-Jones, Lesley. Women's Bodies in Classical Greek Science. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1994.Flemming, Rebecca. Medicine and the Making of Roman Women: Gender, Nature, and Authority from Celsus to Galen. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.King, Helen. Hippocrates' Woman: Reading the Female Body in Ancient Greece. London: Routledge, 1998.Laqueur, Thomas. Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1990.Lloyd, G. E. R. Science, Folklore and Ideology: Studies in the Life Sciences in Ancient Greece. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983.Mattern, Susan P. The Prince of Medicine: Galen in the Roman Empire. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.Nutton, Vivian. Ancient Medicine. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2013.Ayurveda, Kāma, and South Asian Sexual TraditionsDoniger, Wendy, and Sudhir Kakar, trans. Kamasutra. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.Flood, Gavin. The Tantric Body: The Secret Tradition of Hindu Religion. London: I. B. Tauris, 2006.Meulenbeld, G. Jan. A History of Indian Medical Literature. 5 vols. Groningen: Egbert Forsten, 1999–2002.Sanderson, Alexis. “The Śaiva Age: The Rise and Dominance of Śaivism during the Early Medieval Period.” In Genesis and Development of Tantrism, edited by Shingo Einoo, 41–350. Tokyo: Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo, 2009.White, David Gordon. Kiss of the Yoginī: “Tantric Sex” in Its South Asian Contexts. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.White, David Gordon. The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions in Medieval India. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996.Wujastyk, Dominik. The Roots of Ayurveda: Selections from Sanskrit Medical Writings. 3rd ed. London: Penguin, 2003.Chinese Medicine and Daoist CultivationDespeux, Catherine. Taoism and Self Knowledge: The Chart for the Cultivation of Perfection. Leiden: Brill, 2018.Furth, Charlotte. A Flourishing Yin: Gender in China's Medical History, 960–1665. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1999.Kohn, Livia. Daoist Body Cultivation: Traditional Models and Contemporary Practices. Magdalena, NM: Three Pines Press, 2006.Lo, Vivienne. “The Influence of Nurturing Life Culture on the Development of Western Han Acumoxa Therapy.” In Innovation in Chinese Medicine, edited by Elisabeth Hsu, 19–50. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001.Pregadio, Fabrizio, ed. The Encyclopedia of Taoism. 2 vols. London: Routledge, 2008.Schipper, Kristofer. The Taoist Body. Translated by Karen C. Duval. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993.Wile, Douglas. Art of the Bedchamber: The Chinese Sexual Yoga Classics Including Women's Solo Meditation Texts. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1992.Comparative and Methodological StudiesFoucault, Michel. The History of Sexuality. Vol. 2, The Use of Pleasure. Translated by Robert Hurley. New York: Vintage Books, 1990.Hopwood, Nick, Rebecca Flemming, and Lauren Kassell, eds. Reproduction: Antiquity to the Present Day. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018.Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E., and Mathew Kuefler, eds. The Cambridge World History of Sexualities. Vol. 2, Systems of Thought and Belief. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.What if pain isn't simply something to get rid of?What if it's trying to get your attention?Lauren sits down with NUCCA chiropractor Dr. Chris Wambeke for a conversation that challenges some familiar ideas about pain, tension, and even what chiropractic care is meant to do.Why might your body create tension on purpose? What if something that looks like misalignment is your body adapting to what's happening in your life? And what can pain reveal when we stop treating it as the enemy?Chris shares a very different way of looking at the relationship between the brain, spinal cord, and body, including an approach to chiropractic care that uses an incredibly light touch. He also introduces three surprising layers of pain that go well beyond the physical.The conversation eventually ventures into energy, information, grief, consciousness, gratitude, and even what happened when Lauren's dog Louis experienced this type of care.If you've ever wondered what your pain might be trying to tell you, this conversation may have you asking some very different questions.Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Meet Dr. Chris Wambeke00:00 Meet Chris Wambeke02:03 What Chiropractic Really Is06:24 Pain as Feedback11:24 Spinal Cord as Vibration17:12 Everything Is Energy23:18 Holding Space for Change30:23 Choices Beyond Mental31:59 NUCCA Light Touch33:51 Resonance Body Signals35:05 Spinal Cord Frequency36:43 Testing Real Change38:01 Soul Bonds Timing40:37 Grief Meaning Making44:52 Brain Spine Electricity49:21 Self Versus Consciousness52:58 Energy Loops Mindset58:23 Choosing Better Questions01:01:57 Gratitude Worry Strategy01:05:20 Closing ReflectionsEpisode Resources:Chris Wambeke is a chiropractor dedicated to helping people on their human journey by applying chiropractic principles to maximize potential.A mountain kid from Northwest Montana, he focuses on making the biggest impact possible with the resources available in the moment.For deeper insight into the ideas that shape his work, explore The Seeker's Code by Donny Epstein.Contact him at flipchiropractic@gmail.com.EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #EmotionalHealing #EmotionalHealth #Longevity #ChineseMedicine #Ayurveda #HolisticHealth #EMYoga

Candice Berlanga CFSP explores the connection between autumn, grief, and Chinese metaphysics, offering insights on how to support emotional well-being and create a supportive home environment during the fall season.——Subscribe on ⁠Substack! ⁠Send questions here: ⁠⁠info@learnfengshui.com⁠  Connect on social media:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/learnfengshuinow⁠⁠————Sources: Chinese medicine and griefhttps://www.meandqi.com/knowledge-base/conditions/grief————00:00 Introduction to Feng Shui and Autumn's Energy01:41 Autumn, Metal Element, and Emotions of Grief02:11 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss02:38 Physical Manifestations of Grief in Chinese Medicine04:28 Chinese Medicine Perspective on Emotions and Organs06:20 Using Flower Essences to Support Emotional Balance10:43 Supporting Home Environment and Letting Go14:00 Feng Shui Tips for the West Sector and External Environment16:28 Creative Feng Shui Practices for Healing and Letting Go17:13 Final Thoughts

Sajah Popham of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism examines two often-overlooked branches of the Western healing tradition: alchemy and medical astrology. He traces their history, explains their philosophy, and explores how they are essential to a contemporary approach to working with herbs and people. Here's what you'll learn: Why medical astrology is a key framework for understanding constitution and health, and not simply for psychology and personal events How figures such as Paracelsus and Isaac Newton helped shape the historical legacy of alchemy What the Hermetic ideas of the logos and macrocosm and microcosm contribute to Western herbal thought How celestial and elemental correspondences can help interpret an herb's qualities and actions What spagyrics are and how spagyric preparations aim to preserve and reunite a plant's physical, energetic, and spiritual dimensions   We are currently running a new FREE workshop series! As this post is published, the first two workshops in The Evolutionary Herbalism Workshop series are LIVE, and the third workshop goes live tomorrow.  This series is only available for another week! Sign up now to get 3 in-depth FREE workshops and PDF downloads: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-workshop/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_campaign=ehf+mini+course+optin+2+2026    ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

If you've been told you have PCOS and left the appointment with more questions than answers, or been told Letrozole or IVF if you only option, then this episode is for you.I sit down with Dr Michelle Smith, a Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist who has spent years helping women navigate fertility — but her expertise didn't start in the clinic. It started with her own diagnosis of PCOS, now renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Michelle and I bring both lived experience and clinical experience to this conversation, and together we unpack why PCOS is being renamed PMOS and what that name change actually means for you. It's not just semantics. It reflects a deeper understanding of the metabolic drivers behind this condition, and it opens the door to treatment approaches that go far beyond "just lose weight" or "take letrozole."I've had patients spend years chasing ovary or ovulation fixes when the real driver was insulin resistance nobody had properly addressed. That's not a small oversight. That's years of trying, without the right map.We talk through the hormonal and metabolic intricacies of PMOS, how insulin resistance shows up in ovulation and egg quality as well as the impact of acupuncture and what those needles are actually doing at a physiological level to support your cycle. As Michelle puts it, "Each time I'm putting an acupuncture needle into one of my patients, I'm sending a message to their brain of how I want blood to flow throughout the body." She's clear that this isn't about chasing more follicles or more hormones, it's about releasing blockages to help your body work more effectively. We also share pieces of our own stories with this condition, because if you're sitting with a PMOS diagnosis wondering what it means for your chances of becoming a mum, we want you to hear this, a diagnosis does not mean you can't get pregnant! I personally have two beautiful children and together Michelle and I have helped many, many more women with PMOS, create their families too. PMOS brings its own set of fertility challenges, but combining acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle support gives your body the best possible conditions for conceiving and sustaining a healthy pregnancy, often without needing to lean on IVF or fertility medications at all. We also touch on how to support your body through an IVF cycle with PMOS if that's your path.A PMOS diagnosis isn't the end of the conversation for your fertility. It's the start of a more informed and empowered one.Mentioned in this episode:Ultimate Egg Quality Guide

What if a cancer diagnosis that feels like the end of your world could actually become the beginning of a completely new and empowering relationship with your body, your life, and yourself? In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with Elina Fuhrman — Cancer Healing Strategist, epigenetics expert, therapeutic chef, bestselling author of Soupelina's Soup Cleanse, and founder of the Healing Journey Method and the Fuhrman Protocol. After discovering a lump just before her 40th birthday and receiving an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis, Elina found herself overwhelmed by fear, conflicting information, and treatment decisions that felt impossibly urgent. So she turned to the skill that had shaped her former career as an Emmy-nominated CNN journalist: she started asking questions. Relentlessly and fervently — like her life depended on it. And those questions took her places she never expected. We explore what it means to become an active participant in your health journey rather than simply handing over your power, why Elina believes there are important parts of the cancer conversation we're still missing, and how her search for answers ultimately became about far more than treating a diagnosis. We also talk about the connection between nourishment and healing, shedding old identities and emotional patterns, intuition, and what can happen when life forces us to finally listen to the parts of ourselves we may have ignored for years. Elina shares how her own search for a more nourishing way to eat ultimately led her into the kitchen, where her exploration of herbs, plants, and therapeutic soups became another unexpected chapter of her healing journey. Elina's story challenges some deeply held ideas about illness, healing, and even what it means to “fight” cancer. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone you love, or simply want to feel more empowered in your own health, this conversation is an invitation to ask different questions — and perhaps see healing through an entirely new (and more hopeful) lens. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ :

Stop Bullying Yourself: Rewire Your Brain with Dr. Anna Marie Frank | Inner Voice Podcast with Dr. Foojan Zeine In this heartfelt episode of Inner Voice, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Dr. Anna Marie Frank — known as "The Mindset Doctor" — to explore how to stop self-sabotage, heal anxiety and depression naturally, and rewire your brain for lasting happiness. Dr. Frank is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in human health and mindset, holding a Ph.D. in Natural Medicine with certifications in Brain Health, Chinese Medicine, Traditional Naturopathy, and Herbology. After healing her own brain from years of depression, dyslexia, and ADHD, she left an 18-year career to help others achieve optimal health, happiness, and wholeness. She's the founder of Happy Whole You, host of The Happy Whole You Podcast, and author of the new book, **Stop Bullying Yourself: Identify Your Inner Bully, Get Out of YOUR Own Way & Enjoy Greater Health, Wealth, Happiness and Success. Together, Dr. Foojan and Dr. Anna Marie dive deep into neuroplasticity, energy medicine, chakras, meridians, quantum healing, mindset reprogramming, and practical brain hacks for emotional regulation — offering real, actionable tools for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, or feeling "stuck."

If you have swollen lymph nodes, this episode will teach you how your mighty glymphatic system drains toxins from your brain to what in Chinese Medicine is called your stomach 12 point. In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley explains the ins and outs of caring for your lymphatic system and how to promote lymphatic drainage through the activation of your triple warmer in Chinese Medicine. He also shares how to look after your body's lymph flow while taking a GLP-1, and the right way to do lymphatic massage on yourself. Key Points from this episode: The recently discovered glymphatic system drains toxins from your brain into your stomach 12 point in Chinese Medicine. This system is powered by sleep: good sleep is essential (wear a sleep monitor to ensure you're getting the deep level of sleep needed for your glymphatic system!). How to know when you're not reaching the cleansing layer of sleep needed for your glymphatic system to operate fully: The tell is when your brain fog won't clear until 2 in the afternoon! Dr. Motley's Best Lymphatic Recommendations: 1) Lymphatic massage or ELT (electrolymphatic therapy) or self-massage and dry brushing (work your way UP, not down). 2) Herbs: Hemoguard helps support blood flow, which is an essential link to lymph flow: https://tinyurl.com/yvzbs8au Manjistha Supreme promotes good lymph flow: https://tinyurl.com/mu9u5yx7 How caring for your liver and spleen are important to the lymphatic system. Doctor Motley explains that in Chinese Medicine the spleen is in charge of moving your fluids from your food and drink through your body. How to know if your spleen is weak through a Chinese Medicine lens: Doctor Motley recalls a patient who suffered from spleen fatigue, and the tell-tale sign was a ring around the lips (chapped lips is a sign as well!). How to strengthen the spleen and liver to promote lymphatic health: Grass-fed sheep thymus: https://tinyurl.com/3kduh2n6 Grass-fed beef spleen https://amzn.to/3QS265f or a PMG supplement from standard process are Doctor Motley's recommendations for optimizing the spleen. Flush the liver with Dandelion root and Schisandra: https://tinyurl.com/a24kyuzz How to be mindful of proper lymph flow when taking a GLP-1. This is not an anti-GLP-1 episode (in fact Doctor Motley's own patients use them now and then), but it's advice for helping the medication work properly. If you're losing muscle, be on the lookout for fluid buildup. Take proteins that work for you, flush your liver, strengthen your spleen and get some moderate exercise to help protect your lymph flow while on GLP-1s. The emotions connected to your spleen in Chinese Medicine that could be affecting lymphatic drainage: worry, overthinking (or, in Chinese Medicine terms "too much mind."), obsessing over outcomes. If you're a chronic worrier, this could affect your immune function. To tend to these emotions well, Doctor Motley recommends emotion work like EMDR. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Has your life ever been changed by a plant? When I ask this question of a group of herbalists, most say yes. But if you're just taking your first steps on the plant path, your answer might be no, or not yet.    To the skeptic, the entire premise sounds completely ridiculous. How exactly could a lowly, unintelligent plant change your life? What is this life transformation that can occur by working with a medicinal plant? How does it work, and is it even real?    In this post, I'm getting personal, which I don't usually do, but I want to illustrate the principle of a plant changing a person's life by sharing my own story with Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) and the profound impact this plant has had on my life.    In this post, you'll learn: How my experience with Wood Betony shaped my understanding of transformational healing Why herbal medicine can be approached as support for the body, psyche, and spirit How synchronicity and intentional relationship can guide work with medicinal plants The role of Wood Betony in grounding, digestive support, and self-confidence  How plants may help turn past struggles into insight, growth, and wholeness  

Reading blood work well means resisting the urge to sort everything into simply normal or abnormal. But what happens when the real diagnosis lives in the relationships between markers, not the markers themselves?Dr. Jessica Parker is an acupuncturist and lab-work educator who teaches practitioners to read blood panels through a Chinese medicine lens. In this conversation, she joins Michael to explore the gap between conventional ranges and true optimal health.Listen in as they trace her path from a formative year in Hangzhou, where East and West medicine shared the same pharmacy shelf, to teaching acupuncturists to read cortisol, cholesterol, and thyroid markers as stories of stress and imbalance; how spleen-chi deficiency hides inside ordinary lab numbers; and why cortisol has been unfairly demonized online.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.What if your emotional health is just as important to longevity as your sleep, nutrition, and exercise?In this solo episode, Lauren explores the connection between our emotions, our bodies, and long-term health through the lenses of Energy Medicine Yoga, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine. She looks at how unresolved or “undigested” emotional experiences may show up in the body, alongside what Western research is revealing about the relationship between emotional wellbeing, stress, and physical health.Lauren also takes a critical look at the biohacking and longevity movement, especially the overwhelming number of supplements, tests, protocols, and expensive interventions promising to help us live longer. Using longevity advocate Bryan Johnson and his experience with autoimmune gastritis as a starting point, Lauren explores the concept of autoimmunity through the lens of Chinese medicine. She brings the conversation back to foundational health practices that are often overlooked because they aren't particularly monetizable: quality sleep, nourishing food, healthy digestion and elimination, relationships, community, creativity, purpose, and emotional wellbeing.This episode is a grounded invitation to step back from the latest health trend and reconnect with the foundations that truly support wellbeing. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:33 Longevity Overwhelm02:42 Biohacking vs Real Pillars04:53 Meaning of Mortality05:55 Bryan Johnson Case07:16 Autoimmune Explained09:01 No Blame Healing Lens11:30 Chinese Medicine Emotions15:32 Reversibility and Energy17:52 Work With Emotions20:46 ConclusionEpisode Resources:Eden Energy Medicine Practitioners: https://practitioner.edenmethod.com/Energy Medicine Yoga Practitioners: https://www.energymedicineyoga.net/find-a-teacherEMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #EmotionalHealing #EmotionalHealth #Longevity #ChineseMedicine #Ayurveda #HolisticHealth #EMYoga

Dr. Carrie Jones has been educating clinicians and supporting women in their hormonal health for nearly two decades. She's a naturopathic physician and based out of the U.S., but her reach is global and her passion is palpable.What I love about Carrie and why I wanted to have her back on the show after eight years since we first talked about perimenopause together on the podcast is that Carrie is passionate about presenting all of the tools and helping you discover all of the options. You can design and explore a perimenopause that feels aligned and actually works for you.She says the days of trying to raw dog it through no help, no support, no intervention whatsoever are done. There are many things that can help, and you'll have options that align with your personal beliefs, preferences, and needs. Her job and our job in this show is helping you find the support and tools you need for right now. We explore: Pharmaceutical/Bio-identical hormonesTherapeuticPsychologicalHerbalNutrient …in today's show, as well as adding a splash of navigating this chapter ourselves. Enjoy the show, Alexx StuartYour HostFancy a few more podcasts we've done over the years, related to this one?Show #337 – Dr Carrie Jones: Your Hormones That Don't Get Enough PublicityShow #366: The Critical Importance of Rites of Passage, Plant Medicine and the Evolution From Conventional Medicine to the Quantum and the Mystical, With Dr Maya SheatreatShow #370 Chinese Medicine and the Perimenopause Transition with Dr Keri KriegerShow #410 No Woman Should Have to Do Midlife Transitions Alone with Ali Daddo and Mary DoubeShow #350 – Perimenopause and Beyond with Lara BridenShow #477. Dr Ceri Cashell – Women deserve the best in health care through every life stageWant to learn more about this week's guest? Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com/ Instagram or LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones Youtube: youtube.com/@drcarriejones Thank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @waterscofilters removes all contaminants from modern tap water + keeps all the minerals. 7-15 filtration stages, depending on which filter you choose. Lock in their auto-subscription, cancel-anytime, 10% off + refill subscription price ongoing. No code required. waterscoaustralia.com.au @ausclimate continues to give you 10% off their range in 2026, with Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used, energy-efficient heating and air-circulating range. code LOWTOXLIFE (often works on top of their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herbal medicine is most powerful when it is specific, and it's important to look at the underlying patterns that shape how a condition appears in an individual. One diagnosis may have many causes and manifest as a variety of tissue states, depending on the person. However, some conditions carry a regular, recognizable energetic and humoral pattern. Hyperthyroidism is a classic condition that fits this description. One of the best herbal remedies for hyperthyroidism is Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis). In this post, we'll explore hyperthyroidism, heat patterns, and how Lemon Balm can be an important part of the treatment protocol.

→ AirDoctor |Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code DRG and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money back guarantee. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/DRG →Puori 7/12 | Go to https://puori.com/DRG and use the code DRG at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Creatine+ subscription order. Episode Description: Your morning smoothie might be working against you. Your intermittent fasting routine might be dysregulating your hormones. And Botox, from a Chinese medicine perspective, is freezing the very nervous system pathways that keep your skin alive. Dr. Felice Chan is back on Heal Thy Self and this time the conversation happened outside, on a walk, in a rosemary bush. Dr. Felice is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner based in Los Angeles, and she connects dots between ancient medicine and modern biology in a way that stops you mid-sentence. This conversation covers breakfast, fasting, facial acupuncture, Botox, aging, and why everything in the body comes back to nervous system regulation and the rest and digest state. In this episode, you'll discover:  •  Why cold and blended foods create what Chinese medicine calls dampness in the body, how that slows metabolism and digestion, and what Dr. Felice's own smoothie habit led to after two to three months of daily use  •  Why most fasting research was done on men, what happens to a woman's cortisol and hormones when she skips breakfast, and the Chinese medicine case for a warm morning meal  •  The difference between what Botox does to the face neurologically versus what cosmetic acupuncture does, and why one freezes while the other reinvigorates Beauty from the inside out. This is what that actually looks like in practice. Find Dr. Felice Chan: Website: https://www.feliceacupuncture.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfelicechan/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 - Why Smoothies Are One of the Worst Breakfast Choices (Chinese Medicine Explains Why) 2:20 - What Actually Happens in Your Body When You Drink a Smoothie and Drive to Work 4:00 - How Her Morning Smoothie Habit Sent Her to the ER and Changed Everything 5:30 - What to Eat for Breakfast Instead (Her Actual Morning Meal) 6:44 - Why Intermittent Fasting Is Doing More Harm Than Good for Most Women 8:00 - What Skipping Breakfast Does to Your Hormones, Metabolism and Energy Over Time 10:14 - The Symptoms She Sees in Every Woman Who Skips Breakfast 12:05 - Why Most People Think Their Nervous System Is Fine — And Why It Isn't 12:45 - The Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System You're Probably Overlooking 15:13 - The #1 Mental and Emotional Effect of Living in Chronic Fight or Flight 15:52 - When Gut Problems Have Nothing to Do With Food 16:55 - The Five Organs, the Five Emotions and Where They Live in Your Body 18:36 - Is a Dysregulated Nervous System One of the Top Drivers of Disease? 19:04 - Botox vs. Cosmetic Acupuncture: What's Actually Happening Beneath the Skin 21:54 - What Chinese Medicine Says Is Really Causing Your Fine Lines and Wrinkles 23:06 - Why Cosmetic Acupuncture Results Last Longer Than Botox (And What It Takes) 24:30 - Graceful Aging Is an Energy — And You Can Feel It on Someone 25:27 - The One Thing She Wants Every Listener to Walk Away With Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if that moldy AirBnB wasn't the true cause of your illness, even after you found mycotoxins in your lab work? What if there was a deeper emotion behind it? In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Howard Cohn to talk about emotional root causes, stacking protocols to truly get well and the tool that gives his patients six months of therapy in under a minute. Learn more at https://biostacking.com/, where you can sign up to learn all the protocols and transformative health education discussed in this episode. Dr. Howard Cohn has been in practice for over 35 years, trained thousands of doctors, and built health companies that reached 14 countries. But the insight that changed everything in his practice wasn't exotic — it was the realization that most patients weren't failing because they lacked the right answer. They were failing because nobody had given them the right combination, in the right order, at the right time.  In this episode you will learn: What Bio Stacking actually means — and why it's fundamentally different from biohacking, which gives you one tool when you need a whole toolkit Why the right treatment done at the wrong time is the wrong treatment — and how Dr. Cohn's wellness scoring system (1–100) determines exactly where to start The "combination to a safe" analogy: why knowing all the right answers (mold detox, binders, acupuncture, red light, ozone) still won't work if you dial them in the wrong sequence. The concept of psychogenetics — how unprocessed emotional events in parents and grandparents can tag the genes and pass down to children as physiological responses, not just behavioural ones Why most "root cause" doctors are actually somewhere along the stem — and what it really means to keep asking "why" until you reach the constitutional root Why alkalinity is Dr. Cohn's fifth vital sign - and how oxygen from greens like wheatgrass fight inflammation and infections.  How Dr. Cohn created a nutritional line for his patients to fill nutritional gaps due to depleted nutrients in our soil degrading our food. How the Cohn vision of health isn't necessarily about being symptom-free. It's about having the tools to live with ease amidst all the modern-day environmental stressors we encounter like toxins and EMFs. In Dr. Cohn's way of thinking, “if you don't have a filter, you are the filter.” Mold symptoms may have as much to do with emotional chaos in your life as mold. Dr. Cohn advocates the use of NET, which he describes as a fusion of Chinese Medicine and pavlovian conditioning, and explains why it can provide six months of therapy in a minute. How the Biostacking Experience (biostacking.com) gives patients 24/7 access to the best integrative practitioners in the world — including frequency medicine, cancer research, parasite protocols, and more  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Products mentioned: H2 Blast (molecular hydrogen) — cohnutrition.com Alkaline minerals — cohnutrition.com Raw greens formula — cohnutrition.com ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website: https://doctormotley.com Follow Dr. Howard Cohn https://www.instagram.com/drhowardcohn/ https://cohnhealthinstitute.com/dr-howard-cohn-dc/ https://cohnnutrition.com/ https://biostacking.com/ ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

You all know that I talk about gathering a fertility TEAM when you are a fertility patient. TEAM stands for  T: Therapist E: Eating and Exercise A: Acupuncture M: Mindfulness and meditation I'm speaking with two Egg Whisperers visiting with us from Seattle, Washington, Stephanie Gianarelli and Dr. Lora Shahine. They are experts in all aspects of fertility.  I invited them on to discuss the A of TEAM = ACUPUNCTURE. Stephanie is a fertility acupuncturist in downtown Seattle. Dr. Lora Shahine is a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle. Together, they have written a book called Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy.  We are talking about the role that Chinese Medicine plays in fertility treatment, and they will share the benefits of acupuncture during treatment, as well. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can learn more about Dr. Lora Shahine and find her book by clicking here. Stephanie Gianarelli at Acupuncture Northwest   Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 17 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Burnout... Imagine if the fix was as simple as just pee when you need to pee. Well, Cait Donovan (who I adored chatting with) has landed on the hypothesis that it very well starts right there. Cait's spent years pulling apart the research on burnout after the seemingly unlikely reality of landing there herself as a passionate Chinese Medicine practitioner. And what she discovered is that burnout is a whole lot more complicated than simply doing too much and needing a holiday. We get into why some of us become so disconnected from the signals our bodies are sending us that we don't even realise we're ignoring them, how the pathways we've spent a lifetime building become the easiest ones for our brains to keep taking, and why recovery isn't about finding one magic answer. We talk resentment, self-abandonment, boundaries, trauma, athletes, emotional regulation, and why sometimes the thing that finally helps isn't THE answer... it's just the next piece of the puzzle. And honestly, there were a few moments where I thought, well f*ckety f*ck... that's uncomfortably familiar. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: testartfamilylawyers.com.au CAIT DONOVAN Website: caitdonovan.com TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle explores the recent name change from PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, to PMOS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, and why this shift matters for women navigating hormone imbalance, irregular cycles, insulin resistance, and fertility challenges. Michelle explains how the old name focused too much on ovarian "cysts," while the new name better reflects the whole-body nature of the condition, especially the metabolic and hormonal patterns that often drive symptoms. She also shares how Chinese Medicine has long understood this condition as a full-system imbalance involving digestion, metabolism, dampness, stagnation, qi, blood, the liver, and the kidneys. In this episode, Michelle offers simple, supportive ways to begin working with the body, including balancing blood sugar, eating warm nourishing foods, reducing stress, supporting the nervous system, and moving consistently. Most importantly, she reminds listeners that the body is not broken. It is intelligent, responsive, and capable of finding its way back to flow. Key Takeaways: PCOS has been renamed PMOS to better reflect its hormonal, metabolic, and ovarian connection. Insulin resistance can play a major role in irregular cycles, acne, unwanted hair growth, and ovulation challenges. Chinese Medicine has always viewed this pattern as a whole-body imbalance rather than just an ovary issue. Supporting blood sugar, digestion, stress levels, and gentle movement can help shift the body toward better flow and fertility health. Your body is not broken. It is responding to the inputs it has been given, and those inputs can change.   Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Fertility Detox (free ebook) https://www.michelleoravitz.com/fertility-detox The Wholesome Fertility Journey (memberships + calls) https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus  

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.In this solo episode, Blaine reflects on a conversation from a retreat about the fear that expressing "too much gratitude" might somehow cause it to be taken away. Why do we find ourselves waiting for something to go wrong, even when life is going well?Through the lens of Chinese Medicine's Five Element Theory, Blaine explores how fear (Water), joy (Fire), and grief (Metal) shape the way we experience gratitude and respond to life's inevitable changes. She also shares a simple practice you can use the next time fear begins to take over.Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:46 Retreat Gratitude Talk01:43 Fear of Being Smote04:32 Life Cycle and Letting Go06:02 Nothing Lasts Forever07:16 Foreboding Joy Explained10:47 Five Elements Connection13:02 Longevity and Enhanced Games17:06 Tool Anxiety vs Gratitude19:24 Forehead Hold Practice20:24 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #ChineseMedicine #GratitudePractice #FiveElements #ForebodingJoy 

A viral documentary sent thousands of people rushing to pull their teeth. The theory behind it — the focal infection theory — dates back to a dentist in the 1920s named Weston Price, was largely rejected by the mid-twentieth century, and yet has roared back to life on the internet with enough force to create genuine panic. Dr. Chris Motley isn't here to add to that panic. He's here to do something more useful: look at the science and arguments behind both sides of the issue, and surface the conversation about oral health and the whole-body connection that nobody in mainstream dentistry wants to have. In this episode you'll discover: The focal infection theory explained — where it came from, why it was rejected, and why it went viral again a hundred years later The verified research finding that should be in every dentist's waiting room: oral bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease has been found in patients' brains, and gum bacteria has been found in heart arteries What the meridian tooth chart is — the ancient Chinese medicine map that connected every single tooth to a specific organ thousands of years before modern diagnostics existed How EAV testing (electroacupuncture according to Voll) measures the electrical conductivity of meridian points — and what it reveals about the organ connected to a tooth with a root canal Why some patients live perfectly well with root canals — and the acupuncture assessment Dr. Motley uses to determine when a tooth is creating systemic stress and when it isn't The truth about metal fillings and mercury vaporization — and why drilling out a stable filling could actually cause more harm than leaving it in place Why a cone beam 3D scan reveals hidden infections that a standard flat dental X-ray completely misses The questions Dr. Motley recommends asking your dentist before agreeing to a root canal — including whether the nerve is still alive and what happens if the procedure fails How MicrogenDX oral testing screens for over 50,000 bacterial species in the mouth — and why standard dental culture tests miss the vast majority of what's living there The oral bacteria most strongly linked to gingivitis, Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease — and the herbal protocol Dr. Motley uses to reduce bacterial load naturally Why oil pulling with coconut oil, Golden Thread Supreme, Melia Supreme and Noni (Morinda) are Dr. Motley's go-to tools for oral microbiome health How the lung meridian connects to skin health, and what sores or chronic inflammation inside the nostrils are actually signalling about deeper organ function Why finding a dentist who understands and respects the mouth-body connection is Dr. Motley's single most important first step for anyone dealing with chronic oral or dental health issues Whether you have a root canal already, are considering one, or have simply been told your teeth are fine while the rest of your body isn't — this episode will permanently change the way you think about your mouth. Products and Testing Mentioned: MicrogenDX oral bacterial testing — microgendx.com Golden Thread Supreme — Supreme Nutrition Products: https://shorturl.at/qmIIX Melia Supreme — Supreme Nutrition Products: https://shorturl.at/7eaTX Noni / Morinda Supreme — Supreme Nutrition Products: https://shorturl.at/7NgJm Cone Beam CT Scan — ask your biological or holistic dentist Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute dental or medical advice. Dr. Motley is not a dentist. Always consult a qualified dental professional before making any decisions about your oral health care. 00:00 The documentary that scared everyone about their teeth 02:20 Weston Price and the era of the tooth pull 05:20 What a root canal actually does 08:28 One mile of branching: the case against 11:40 What the heart research really shows 13:24 Four questions to ask before you consent 14:30 Reading the body's electrical current 15:59 The meridian tooth chart 16:38 If it is not broken, do not fix it 17:20 Metal fillings and the mercury argument 19:51 Gum bacteria in the Alzheimer's brain 20:43 How to actually test your mouth 23:00 The woman who could not swallow 25:55 My own cracked tooth, and what it meant 28:06 Teeth conduct electricity 29:49 Every tooth, every organ: the full map 32:00 What to do about it 34:33 Take your mouth seriously Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! 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Headaches can be absolutely devastating — in terms of the physical pain and psychological and emotional wear and tear. If you've ever tried to use herbs to treat a headache, you may have had mixed results because headaches are tricky to treat with herbs. But why are headaches so difficult to treat with herbs? You must make critical distinctions both in the assessment of the headache and in the remedies you use to treat it. ​ In this post, I'm sharing some ways to address a heat-pattern headache — how to differentiate it in your assessment, and five of my favorite remedies to treat it. ​ Here's what you'll learn: How to distinguish heat-pattern headaches from cold or deficient patterns Key signs, pain qualities, locations, and triggers to assess Why heat, dehydration, stress, and tension can contribute to headaches Five herbal remedies traditionally used for hot, tense headache patterns Simple supportive strategies and the importance of addressing root causes ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.Summer's busy, high-energy pace can leave us feeling exhausted, but according to Chinese Medicine and Energy Medicine Yoga, true balance comes from embracing more rest. In this solo episode, Lauren explains why intentional rest, sleep, and even a 10-minute daily pause can help regulate your nervous system, prevent burnout, and restore your energy. Learn simple ways to balance yin and yang so you can feel healthier, more present, and energized all season long. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:35 Summer Energy Cycles01:29 Yin Yang Seasonal Balance02:39 Like to Like Imbalance03:40 Vacation Without Rest05:01 Micro Rests Outdoors06:57 Say No and Recharge08:38 Sleep and Longevity09:29 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #ChineseMedicine #RestIsMedicine #NervousSystemHealth #BurnoutRecovery #YinYang

Struggling with bloating, sluggish digestion, or feeling ungrounded during life transitions? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Earth Element holds the key to physical nourishment, emotional stability, and optimal gut health.In this final episode of our five-part five elements series, host Haven welcomes back Rebekah Knause to explore how the Earth Element governs late summer and the transitions between all five seasons.In this episode, we cover:Understanding the 5 Elements of Chinese Medicine: A recap of the system.The Earth Element Defined: What it encompasses for your body, mind, and spirit.Gut Health Connection: How the Spleen, Stomach, and Pancreas fuel digestion and why Earth imbalance causes bloating.Emotional Grounding: Managing worry, overthinking, and finding stability.TCM Acupuncture Points: Key points to heal and balance the Earth element.Navigating Transition: Using Earth energy for inner transformation and change.Love the show? Subscribe to Health by Haven on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review to help other holistic wellness enthusiasts find us!About Our Guest: Rebekah KnauseRebekah is the owner of the Balanced You Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. A graduate of the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine, she is a licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM diplomate with nearly two decades of experience in massage therapy and holistic healing.Missed the start of the series? Check out: Episode 73 for the Metal ElementEpisode 92 Understanding the Water Element: Kidney Health & Winter Wellness with Rebekah KnauseEpisode 102 Understanding the Wood Element: Liver and Gallbladder Channels and Spring Wellness Reset with Rebekah KnauseEpisode 61 Diving Deep into the Healing Modality of Acupuncture with Rebekah KnauseEpisode 111 Summer Wellness & The Fire Element: Heart Health, Gut Health & TCM Tips with Rebekah KnauseJoin the Health by Haven Community:Newsletter: Subscribe for Recipes & Health TipsSupport the Show: Pledge your support for less than a cup of coffee!Instagram: @healthbyhavenWebsite: healthbyhaven.comConnect with Rebekah:Instagram: @balancedyouclinicSpecial thanks to our Season 5 sponsor, Avodah Massage Therapy!Support the show

HEALTH NEWS   Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health Plant compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis at its source, study finds Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 Linked to Lasting Learning and Memory Effects Some caffeinated drinks are linked to poorer memory Study: Morning Exercise Linked to Lower Daily Calorie Intake Compared to Evening Workouts   Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health Universidad Católica de Murcia (Spain), July 27 2026 (News-Medical) A recent review published in the journal Nutrients examined the evidence on the effects of blueberries, grapes, and their bioactive compounds on cardiovascular risk markers. In the present study, a comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published from January 2015 through April 2026.  Two systematic reviews and meta-analyses reported that grape polyphenols at doses exceeding 500 mg/day for at least 12 weeks significantly reduced C-reactive protein levels, while the other reported improvements in vascular function or BP in 84% of the human studies it assessed, including a significant reduction in systolic BP. One found a modest reduction in BP and improvement in endothelial function with flavan-3-ol foods, such as tea, apples, cocoa, and grape-derived products. Moderate- and high-quality RCTs reported improvements in lipid peroxidation, lipid profiles, flow-mediated dilation, diastolic BP, and paraoxonase activity. Resveratrol and blueberry RCTs mainly reported endothelial and vascular benefits, such as improved nitric oxide production and flow-mediated dilation and reduced BP and inflammatory markers. One high-quality RCT involving older men with metabolic syndrome showed significant improvements in arterial stiffness and endothelial function after six months of daily blueberry consumption.     Plant compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis at its source, study finds Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, July 27 2026 (Natural News) A plant-derived compound called obakulactone (OL) reduced swelling, inflammation and joint damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in Engineering.   The compound, a tetracyclic triterpenoid from the bark of Phellodendri cortex, also rebalanced immune activity and corrected disrupted fatty acid metabolismd. P. cortex has been used in traditional medicine and contains OL along with other constituents, Researchers tested OL in rats with rheumatoid arthritis, administering low, medium and high doses for 21 days. Treatment significantly reduced joint swelling and helped restore the normal structure of cartilage and the synovium, the tissue lining the joints, according to the report.   Blood tests showed dose-dependent decreases in inflammatory molecules including IL-1, IL-6, IL-17 and TNF, as well as rheumatoid arthritis markers RF, CCP-Ab, CRP and MMP-3, officials said. The compound also reduced abnormally high levels of CD3+ T cells and CD68+ macrophages within the joints and shifted macrophages from a proinflammatory M1 state toward an anti-inflammatory M2 state.   Screen Time at Ages 1 and 6 Linked to Lasting Learning and Memory Effects National University of Singapore & Zhejiang University (China), July 28, 2026 (SciTech Daily) A study that tracked children from age 1 through age 8 found that greater screen viewing time, especially during infancy and near the start of school, was associated with lower academic performance at age 9 and weaker working memory at age 10.5. The results indicate that when children use screens may matter as much as how long they spend using them. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics advise avoiding screens before 18 to 24 months and limiting viewing to less than one hour per day between ages 2 and 5. Many children exceed those recommendations, yet previous research on screens and cognitive development has produced inconsistent results. The analysis included 502 children followed from infancy into middle childhood. Higher screen viewing during particular stages was associated with poorer academic results and weaker working memory later on. The clearest and most consistent relationships appeared during infancy and near school entry, suggesting that these may be especially sensitive periods for cognitive development. Children with greater total screen exposure across childhood also generally performed less well in school. Together, the findings suggest that both the timing and overall amount of viewing may have implications for learning and memory.   Some caffeinated drinks are linked to poorer memory Applied Science Private University (Jordan), July 28 2026 (News-Medical) A recent study in the Journal of Education and Health Promotion examined the association between caffeine-containing products and memory performance, anxiety, and stress among university students in Jordan. 204 students were ultimately included in the study.  Mild psychological distress was the most common category, with 38.2% reporting such symptoms. About four in ten reported mild depression, and over a quarter experienced moderate anxiety. Only a small minority showed severe or extremely severe stress. Caramel or nut-filled chocolate was the most frequently consumed item, reported by 54.9% of students, followed by Arabic coffee (40.2%) and red tea (35.8%). Milk chocolate was also popular, typically consumed once or twice a day. Dark chocolate was less common, while American coffee and green tea were less popular, and decaffeinated coffee was rarely chosen. Overall DASS scores, representing depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, showed positive correlations with the consumption of dark chocolate, American/instant coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and red tea, indicating these items were linked to higher psychological distress scores. Memory ability was negatively associated with higher intake of American coffee, Arabic coffee, and soft drinks.  The authors note that chocolate and green tea also contain bioactive compounds such as cocoa flavanols and L-theanine, which may have contributed to these associations alongside caffeine.   Study: Morning Exercise Linked to Lower Daily Calorie Intake Compared to Evening Workouts Copenhagen University Hospital (Denmark), July 27 2026 (Natural News)   A new study has found that morning exercise was associated with lower calorie consumption throughout the day compared to evening workouts, according to the research. Participants who exercised in the morning consumed about 400 fewer calories at the post-workout meal and roughly 547 fewer calories over the full 24-hour period, the study reported.   The study, which involved 35 healthy young adults. Each participant completed 30 minutes of treadmill running multiple times under varying conditions: morning fasted, evening fasted for 12 hours or 6 hours, and morning or evening fed, the study stated. The repeated-measures design enabled researchers to compare the same person's responses across different scenarios, officials said. After evening sessions, participants reported higher hunger, a stronger desire to eat, and lower fullness compared to morning sessions, the study found. Those who worked out in the evening consumed about 400 more calories at the post-workout meal and roughly 547 more calories over the full day, according to the research.   The appetite advantage was attributed to circadian rhythms, researchers said. The hunger hormone ghrelin naturally rises in the evening, while satiety hormones are more active in the morning,.

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than morning sickness. In this episode, we break down the science behind severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting, including how it's diagnosed, why it happens, potential genetic causes, treatment options, and what current research says. Dr. Morgan explains the latest evidence surrounding GDF-15, risk factors, medications, IV therapy, nutritional deficiencies, and recovery, while Leah shares her own experience with debilitating pregnancy sickness. Whether you've experienced HG yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to better understand this often misunderstood condition, this episode offers education, compassion, and practical resources.00:00 Introduction02:17 What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?03:26 Signs & Diagnostic Criteria05:50 HG vs Severe Morning Sickness07:41 Risk Factors & Who Is Most Likely to Develop HG11:55 Health Risks for Mom18:00 Mental Health & The Emotional Toll23:16 Effects on Baby25:33 What Causes Hyperemesis Gravidarum?27:50 The GDF-15 Gene Explained30:29 Histamine, Mast Cells & Other Possible Causes33:31 Recurrence & Future Pregnancies36:20 Medical Treatment Options42:04 Natural & Integrative Therapies46:21 Chinese Medicine vs Acupuncture50:38 Additional Support Strategies52:58 Recovery After Hyperemesis54:53 Final Takeaways & EncouragementResources From This Episode: Sick - The Battle Against HG - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0PUSG6EOZI4HTVVAWY18JE66WCHER Foundation https://www.hyperemesis.org/https://herhomeopathy.ca/homeopathy-for-morning-sickness/Gill homeopath - https://consultanthomeopath.com/homeopathySean Chinese Medicine Herbs https://www.folkwiseherbalmedicine.com/

Most subjects of a recent study who slept on pads connected to the ground, as part of an earthing protocol, gained significant relief from arthritis, asthma, PMS, sleep apnea and hypertension. We're a generation that's uniquely separated from the Earth. We spend much of our lives in cars, we live in high-rises, and spend the majority of our days working indoors. Why does this matter? Because we're electric beings who actually need the negative ions from standing in the ground, the ocean and even on rocks to support our health outcomes. In this episode Doctor Chris Motley explains why we need negative ions from the ground, the dirt and the sea to help our bodies ward off illness, why this health trend is actually an ancient (and free!) form of medicine, and the two most important things to keep in mind if you're shopping grounding mats. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, try sinking your bare feet in the ground at some point during your week. It's easy, free and it can't hurt to get the benefits of spending time outdoors. In this episode you'll learn: You don't need to buy anything to practice grounding. This is a free and easy protocol that every human being has access to. How our bodies follow electrical patterns (even as embryos!) which is why we need negatively charged ions from the earth that support our health. Negative ions in the body help energize our mitochondria and detoxify our bodies. What the research on grounding has found and what it hasn't. The benefits of grounding and earthing for your nervous system. How PEMF mats support your blood flow. How the earth has proven frequencies like the Schumann Resonance that lower blood pressure and encourage parasympathetic tone. How to avoid parasites while sinking your feet into the dirt. If grounding pads and mats are worth it and two of the most important things to keep an eye out for when shopping for them. How the modern idea of grounding actually taps into the ancient Chinese Medicine tradition of rooting in Qigong. The kidney points responsible for pulling those electric charges up through your body. For further reading, check out https://www.earthing.com/ ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.In this Big Ideas episode, Blaine welcomes her very first interview guest, her Food Energetics teacher, Kimberly Ashton of Qi Food Therapy.Blaine shares the personal health journey that changed the way she thinks about food. After resolving a long-standing health issue through a major dietary shift, she became fascinated by the connection between nutrition, energy, and Five Element theory.Kimberly shares her own story, growing up between cultures as a Singapore-born, half-Chinese Australian, spending years living in China, and discovering the profound impact of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine through her mentor, Dr. Jung. Together, they explore how her experiences led her to specialize in Chinese dietary therapy and Food Energetics.In this conversation, you'll learn:-The growing resurgence of Five Element teachings in China-What Five Element Nutrition really is (and what it isn't)-How seasonal eating, food energetics, and cooking methods influence health-How to build trust in your body's wisdom instead of relying on food rules-Practical summer nutrition tips, including cooling foods, lighter cooking methods, room-temperature drinks, and a balanced perspective on iced tea and ice creamWhether you're curious about Chinese Medicine, holistic nutrition, or learning to eat in harmony with the seasons, this episode offers practical insights that can change the way you think about food. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:24 Blaine's Health Journey03:15 Finding Five Element Food04:19 Meet Kimberly Ashton08:17 Shanghai Wellness Shift12:11 Spleen and Info Overload18:06 What Is Five Element Nutrition23:48 Making It Practical27:21 Pathogenic Factors Explained28:15 Local Alternatives to Superfoods29:40 Listening to Food Intuition32:26 Cravings and Finding Balance35:42 Energy Testing Your Choices41:01 Summer Heat Eating Tips45:20 Cooling Foods Without Ice51:04 Where to Find Kimberly52:24 ConclusionEpisode Resources:Kimberly Ashton's Website: www.qifoodtherapy.com Kimberly Ashton's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qifoodtherapy/5 Element Nutrition Foundations course: https://www.qifoodtherapy.com/foundationsThe Blood Chamber- new women's container: https://www.qifoodtherapy.com/bloodchamberEMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #FoodEnergetics #TraditionalChineseMedicine #FiveElementTheory #FiveElementNutrition #HolisticNutrition #SeasonalEating #ChineseMedicine #Nutrition #QiFoodTherapy

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro & meet the hosts 00:43 — Introducing Dr. Christopher Motley & his Ancient Health Podcast 01:54 — Dr. Motley's origin story: from chiropractic care to Chinese medicine 07:08 — Ancient wisdom: why natural, whole foods matter 13:59 — Why ancient civilizations understood health better than we do 17:09 — What kids & teens can learn from ancient cultures about staying healthy 23:07 — The #1 ancient health secret: sunlight & gratitude 27:10 — The Five Elements of Chinese medicine & how they shape personality 36:05 — Where to find Dr. Motley & closing thoughts 38:14 — Recap of key takeaways 40:19 — Disclaimer Desc : In this episode of The Holistic Kids Show, hosts Zane, Malak, and Possum sit down with Dr. Christopher Motley — chiropractor, acupuncturist, and host of the Ancient Health Podcast — to uncover the ancient secrets behind lasting health. Dr. Motley shares his personal journey into Chinese medicine, kinesiology, and functional medicine, sparked by real-life stories of healing within his own family. The conversation dives into why ancient civilizations may have understood health better than we do today, covering topics like: Why real, whole foods matter more than processed convenience foods The link between gut health, digestion, and mental clarity How disconnection from nature and technology overuse affects our wellbeing The power of sunlight, gratitude, and movement for energy and longevity Why hobbies and hand-eye coordination activities (like music and sports) may extend your life The Five Elements of Chinese medicine and how your facial features reveal your personal "element" — and what that means for your friendships and health Packed with practical wisdom and ancient insight, this episode is a must-listen for kids, teens, and families looking to build healthier habits from the inside out. Follow along at Holistic Momsy and The Holistic Kids Show on social media, and check out their bestselling book, The Teen Health Revolution. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Statements and views reflected here are not to be taken as medical advice. --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD

This episode Clare and Jack welcome Paediatric Acupuncturist Holly Carruthers to the show. Holly has been an acupuncturist for 16 years and currently runs her Element Health clinic in Western Australia. Treating children with Chinese Medicine tends be intimidating for many practitioners but Holly's experience, understanding and passion will convince you otherwise. Allow yourself to be inspired by Holly.

Tongue diagnosis is one of the most practical assessment tools available to herbalists — and one of the most overlooked. In this video, Sajah Popham from the School of Evolutionary Herbalism explores a simple framework for tongue diagnosis that can help herbalists gain deeper insight into constitution, tissue states, and remedy selection. Here's what you'll learn: Why the tongue is considered a microcosm of the body and an important tool for herbal assessment How tongue shape can reveal constitutional tendencies and underlying energetic patterns What tongue color indicates about heat, cold, deficiency, stagnation, and circulation How to interpret tongue coating to assess dampness, dryness, congestion, and elimination What tongue moisture reveals about fluid balance and blood stagnation A simple, practical framework for incorporating tongue evaluation into client assessments ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.  

Current herbal advice says you should never take Comfrey internally, but how did people traditionally use this plant?    In this post, we're talking about Comfrey (Achillea millefolium), which is usually taught only from a topical perspective — for cuts, scrapes, minor wounds, and injuries. However, there is a whole set of traditional uses for this herb that go beyond external use.    Here's what you'll learn: How Comfrey's tastes, energetics, and organ affinities reveal its traditional uses The traditional topical and historical internal uses of Comfrey for the skin, bones, connective tissue, and digestive lining How to safely prepare and apply Comfrey, including infused oils, poultices, and important wound-healing considerations The science behind Comfrey's safety concerns, including pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), who should avoid internal use, and why How Comfrey's energetic architecture reflects Saturn, Capricorn, Scorpio, the Water element, and the Salt principle in medical astrology and alchemical herbalism ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.  

As a licensed physician of Chinese Medicine and iboga facilitator, I've had a front row seat to something that I couldn't ignore: iboga as a medicinal herb is an agent for energetic, physiological and spiritual vitality. And my training and way of seeing the world through the eyes of Chinese Medicine have provided a beautiful framework for understanding why. In this episode, I walk you through the organ systems most affected by iboga and share my clinical observations from working retreats. This is my attempt to bridge two ancient wisdom traditions and give you a framework for understanding what your body is going through when you work with the sacred root.Highlights: - How iboga clears the body of dampness — and what dampness actually is in TCM- Surprising observations I've found from feeling the energetic qualities of people's pulses before and after iboga ceremonies- The Liver, emotional purging, and why what feels like a side effect is actually a gift- How iboga opens the Heart and quiets the mind so the Shen can speak- Why I believe iboga, an herb that contributes to libido and fertility, belongs in the class of essence-building herbs If you want to watch this episode on YouTube with the presented slideshow, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/axq5CknlWMo Learn more about the School of Whispers: www.schoolofwhispers.comLearn more about Root and Wisdom: www.rootandwisdomllc.comIf you'd like to learn more about working with me, click here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive a free e-book on the Five Element Theory and to stay up to date on podcasts, retreats, workshops, and more. Contact me hereConnect:Instagram- @schoolofwhispersInstagram (personal)- @__steef___FacebookYoutubeDISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.Related Episodes: Whispers of Iboga with Troy Valencia, co-founder of Root and Wisdom⁠Whispers of Qi and Blood ⁠Whispers of The Five Element TheoryWhispers of Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p. 1Whispers of Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p. 2Whispers of Sleep from a Chinese Medicine Perspective Whispers of Digestion and Food Therapy from a Chinese Medicine PerspectiveWhispers from Your HerbalistWhispers of Clarity p. 2: Qi Gong

Mastic Gum is an ancient remedy that's been shown in a clinical study to kill off H-Pylori, and other research suggests it reduces oral bacteria. Is this viral cure hyped up or is there weight behind these claims? Mastic Gum is composed of resin from the chios tree in the Mediterranean: Hippocrates prescribed it to patients and it's been used medicinally for over 2,500 years. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley examines the research and gets to the bottom of how effective this might be for fighting bacteria, ulcers and keeping your mouth clean. Get Dr. Motley's take on whether this ancient traditional medicine is worth your time and money. In this episode you'll learn: How an impressive study found mastic kills H. Pylori, but the study was in-vitro rather than a human study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199812243392618 Why plant medicine can work as excellent natural antibiotics Why there is some real evidence of mastic killing oral bacteria (but how well does this research stack up?): https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aac.00642-06 How a trial found it to help with heartburn symptoms: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711309002396?via%3Dihub The real scoop on how mastic gum helps Crohn's: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512038  How the anti-cancer claims actually stack up: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8838553/ Why the stomach and spleen are the seat of vitality in Chinese Medicine.  The wisdom and validity of these ancient medicines AND  Importantly, the best kinds of mastic to take! ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Tommy Hughes returns to the Terrain Theory Podcast for a conversation that builds on our first exploration of Classical Chinese Medicine and takes it into even deeper territory.Drawing from the ancient medical classics, Tommy explains why Chinese physicians believed disease begins in the heart, how chronic emotional patterns can eventually become physical pathology, and why the body's symptoms are often the final chapter of a story that began years earlier. Together we examine the Chinese understanding of anger, fear, purpose, stillness, and the relationship between the inner climate and the outer world.The discussion moves through cancer, trauma, suppression, homotoxicology, Wu Wei, and the symbolism behind the ancient Chinese character for cancer itself. Tommy also shares why martial arts traditionally came before medicine, why biohacking can become another form of striving, and how the Taoist concept of non-doing offers a radically different approach to cultivating health.Rather than searching for another protocol or optimization strategy, this conversation points back toward something much older: restoring harmony, returning to one's original nature, and learning to move with life instead of constantly trying to control it.To learn more about Tommy's work, follow him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@naturallytom2302 or reach out to him at naturallytom@tutamail.com. Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our member platform gives you access to exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netFollow Terrain Theory:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrain_theory/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrain-TheoryX: https://twitter.com/terraintheory1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terraintheoryMusic by Chris MerendaAfter Party Music by Great Balancing Act

As acupuncture and Chinese medicine face regulatory pressure and institutional change on both sides of the Atlantic, many practitioners are asking what it takes to preserve the tradition while still being taken seriously as medical professionals.In this conversation, we visit with Alex Jacobs, CEO of the British Acupuncture Council, we explore the relationship between tradition and regulation, and how this balance shapes education standards, professional identity, and public trust in the medicine.We also discuss the value of holding contradiction in clinical practice, the difference between the "disciple" and the "heretic" as two complementary ways of learning, and the deeper role of listening and the heart in diagnosis.Listen in for a discussion on regulation, lineage, and mastery, and staying rooted in the Dao of the medicine while navigating the demands of practicing it today.

All of life is born from water: from the mythological primordial ocean to the evolutionary-biology view that life originated in the waters, to the cosmological perspective of God separating the waters from heaven and Earth. All mammals grow within the womb's embryonic fluids, and as birth begins, the water breaks and touches the Earth. Life is utterly dependent on water, but how do we work with the Water element in herbalism?   In this post, we're exploring the Water element in herbal medicine and how it manifests in people and plants. ​ Here's what you'll learn: How the Water element manifests in traditional herbal medicine, medical astrology, and Ayurvedic healing systems The unique roles of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces as expressions of nourishment, purification, and spiritual connection within the Water element How the Water element influences key body systems, including the reproductive system, mucosal membranes, lymphatics, and organs of elimination The defining characteristics of Water element herbs, including their morphology, tastes, affinities, actions, and energetics How to identify Water element plants, and examples such as Marshmallow, Cleavers, Red Clover, White Pond Lily, and Horsetail ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.  

Waking up between 2-5 AM every night? Your sleep struggles may not actually start at bedtime. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause dives into the neurological, energetic, and Chinese Medicine perspective of insomnia and why what you do during the day may be the biggest factor impacting your nights. After years of battling insomnia herself and surviving on just 2-4 hours of sleep Dr. Jannine shares her journey through endless sleep solutions including melatonin, herbs, L-theanine, ashwagandha, 5-HTP, progesterone, magnesium, and more. But eventually, the supplements stopped working. The missing piece? Looking beyond the nighttime routine and understanding how your daily habits, digestion, hydration, circulation, stress, hormones, and organ rhythms influence your sleep. In this episode, you'll learn how the Chinese Medicine Organ Clock may provide clues about why you wake up at specific times and what your body could be communicating. Dr. Jannine also explores why detox pathways, lymphatic flow, gallbladder function, liver health, and lung function may influence insomnia patterns. If you've tried "all the things" for sleep and nothing seems to work, this episode offers a different perspective. Your body isn't broken it's asking for a different approach to sleep.  What You'll Learn In This Episode:  Why waking between 1-3 AM may connect to liver function, stress, detox pathways, and emotional processing The connection between 3-5 AM wake ups and lung health, oxygen delivery, circulation, and stress How digestion during the day impacts nighttime sleep Why hydration between 3-5p matters for detox and sleep quality How your afternoon habits may be sabotaging your nights Why your sleep hygiene starts at 1p How HRV tracking helped identify the habits improving Dr. Jannine's own sleep Chinese Medicine Sleep Clock Breakdown 9 PM - 11 PM: Lymphatic + endocrine reset Trouble falling asleep may indicate stress, lymph stagnation, or nervous system imbalance. 11 PM - 1 AM: Gallbladder Possible connection with digestion, fat metabolism, and unresolved decisions. 1 AM - 3 AM: Liver Associated with detoxification, hormones, blood processing, stress, anger, and frustration. 3 AM - 5 AM: Lung Connected with breathing, oxygen, grief, immune function, allergies, and circulation. Resources From The Show: Vibrant Blue Oils Deanna Hansen's Workshop with Dr. Krause for diaphragm release and relieving shoulder pain HRV tracking with the Elonga device Chinese Medicine Organ Clock from Radiant Shenti

This chemical was banned in Europe 20 years ago...so why is it in the tap water of over 40 million Americans? In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley breaks down what the research found on frogs exposed to Atrazine and what this means for you. The company that makes this herbicide went to great pains to keep this research hidden, but in this episode you'll learn how it can get into drinking water, the possible hormonal effects and - crucially - how you can keep your body safe from pesticides with a few simple steps and an assist from old medicine like TCM. Dr. Motley's recommendations: Get your water checked - This website provides some options: https://shorturl.at/cVi2F, and you can enter your zip code here for FREE info: https://shorturl.at/sXHO4 Filter your water (consider reverse osmosis if you're interested). Carbon block and reverse osmosis remove most atrazine from drinking water - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122936 If you find chemicals like Atrazine in your water, you'll want to support the body's filtering organs according to Chinese Medicine - your liver and kidneys. TCM in chronic kidney disease -  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9340222/ Here's How to Do That: Nothing complicated: drink cups of Dandelion tea, milk thistle or Chrysanthemum tea. Take cranberry juice with D-Mannose and Uva Ursi: https://shorturl.at/mEQxc Other Herbal Options: Schisandra: https://shorturl.at/UlFyy                                                 Chanca Piedra: https://shorturl.at/TfpK8                                                 Glypho - X: https://shorturl.at/cB5r6 In this episode you'll learn: How Atrazine contaminates the tap water of tens of millions and is the most-detected pesticide in US water - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atrazine-water-tied-hormonal-irregularities/ USGS found atrazine in most farmcountry streams and much of the groundwater - https://www.nrdc.org/press-releases/us-drinking-water-and-watersheds-widely-contaminated-hormone-disrupting-pesticide How this chemical can linger in crop soil for many months and, according to the CDC, any Atrazine run-off takes a long time to break down in streams, rivers and lakes, leading to it popping up in water wells in agricultural regions. Possible symptoms that have been correlated with chemicals like Atrazine: lower birth weight, birth defects, possible period cycle disruption - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4946150/ WHO's cancer agency classified atrazine a probable human carcinogen - https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/whos-cancer-research-arm-finds-atrazine-is-probable-human-carcinogen-2025-11-21/ How to protect your endocrine system when legal limits are not necessarily safe limits. This isn't about fear: it's about informing you so you can protect your health and the health of your family.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Head to https://shorturl.at/6iKET and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

What if your birth control is affecting more than your cycle? In this episode, Dr. Taz breaks down how birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and other forms of contraception may influence inflammation, mood, metabolism, nutrient levels, libido, gut health, and fertility over time.If you're navigating hormone symptoms, birth control decisions, or long-term reproductive health and want deeper support, join the Circle here:

Dr. Mao Shing Ni is a 38th-generation doctor of Chinese medicine, board-certified anti-aging specialist, and bestselling author of Secrets of Longevity who spent 20 years studying over 100 Chinese centenarians. In this conversation, he reveals what the world's longest-living people had in common, how your emotions silently age your organs, and the Taoist principles for living a longer, healthier, more balanced life.In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Why Centenarians Stopped Eating At 75% Full02:22 The Common Traits Of People Who Live Past 10005:30 The Eating Habits That Contradict Western Diet Advice07:37 Why Rural "Blue Zone" Communities Produce The Most Centenarians10:46 How Community And Connection Drive Longevity Anywhere15:14 The 2,000-Year-Old Question From The Yellow Emperor's Classic19:07 Why We Think We Can Cheat The Rules Of Health26:50 How Stress Is The #1 Silent Killer (Inflammaging Explained)29:24 Why Overtraining And Extreme Cold Plunges Backfire31:28 Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Western Medicine, Explained39:14 What Is Qi And Why It's Fundamental To Healing44:20 Can You Feel Other People's Energy? The Science Of Qi52:59 Dr. Mao's Own Burnout And The Game-Changer: Sleep56:06 Wu Wei: Effortless Action For Ambitious High Performers1:06:41 How Hot Water And Keeping Warm Protect Your DigestionLearn more about Dr. Mao here:Website: https://www.taoofwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mao_YouTube / Ask Dr. Mao: https://www.youtube.com/@TaoofWellness / https://www.askdrmao.comListen to this episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/Kt8BlNSR9Uo

For the last 400 years when medical researchers conducted an autopsy they would throw this away as medical waste, not realizing it was actually a powerful connective organ...now Western science has finally caught up with Chinese Medicine in discovering the power of fascia. What is fascia in your body and how can learning about it benefit you? In this episode you'll learn: What fascia tissue is and how it connects every system in your body, allowing for strength and mobility. How your fascia actually communicates throughout your body. If one organ has an issue, it could be impacting another one. How your fascial system is your body's electrical system, conducting energy, a fact Western medicine is finally waking up to while Traditional Chinese Medicine has known it for thousands of years. How embryology is the process through which one cell becomes your whole body, from conception to birth, and your meridian lines form the blueprint. How to strengthen your fascia through moving, stretching, hydrating and breathing. For more reading on this topic: pick up The Spark in the Machine: https://a.co/d/0d2LkDKT  Acupuncture points and meridians correspond to connective-tissue planes - Langevin & Yandow, The Anatomical Record, 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.10185. Electrical resistance is lower along connective-tissue planes that follow meridians - Measured impedance Electrical impedance along connective tissue planes (PMC) https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-5-10. The interstitium, a fluid-filled collagen network, was described as one of the body's largest organs 2018 Scientific American, - Meet your interstitium, The interstitium as a defined anatomical structure Benias & Theise NewYork-Presbyterian https://www.nyp.org/publications/professional-advances/gastro/introducing-the-interstitium-a-new-anatomical-structure Fascia behaves as a tensegrity structure, a body-wide tension network - Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-3425-1.00054-4 Fasciacytes produce the gliding fluid; the whole fascial web is being mapped in 3D - https://fasciaguide.com/article/fascial-net-plastination-project Your body is not just bone-on-bone, like the bricks that form a house's foundation. It is a tension web, and if you pull one string the whole thing moves. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Most herbal books teach you about herbs, but very few teach you how to become a skilled practitioner. Sajah Popham from the School of Evolutionary Herbalism reviews one of the most comprehensive resources he has found for client assessment, intake skills, and the business of clinical herbal practice. Here's what you'll learn: What makes The Practicing Herbalist different from other herbal books How Margi Flint approaches client assessment, intake interviews, and case-taking Key diagnostic methods, including tongue, pulse, facial, nail, and constitutional assessment Why energetic models such as the doshas, temperaments, and tissue states are essential clinical tools How to improve both your clinical effectiveness and the practical operation of your herbal practice You can learn more about and purchase The Practicing Herbalist here. Do you want to dive deeper into this kind of information? There's a lot to learn in order to be an effective practicing herbalist, and we cover all of that in The Vitalist Herbal Practitioner Program. Enrollment ends this Friday,  Sign up now:  https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/vitalist-herbalism-mini-course/program-details/?gw=live ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.  

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer a different way to understand the body, especially when it comes to chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress, digestion, anxiety, inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and unexplained symptoms.In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with  Dr. Jordan Barber, clinician, educator, published researcher, licensed acupuncturist, and author of Thinking in Chinese Medicine: A Patient's Guide to Acupuncture, Herbs, and Healing, for a grounded conversation about what Chinese medicine actually is, why it has been misunderstood in the West, and how it can help us see chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress, symptoms, and whole-body health through a more connected lens.Together, they explore why Chinese medicine is not just acupuncture, herbs, or “energy work,” but a way of thinking. Dr. Barber explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the whole person, including sleep, digestion, emotions, stress, relationships, movement, pain patterns, and the way someone experiences life. He also breaks down how the word qi became simplified into “energy,” why that translation can be misleading, and why Chinese medicine is often more practical, physiological, and science-informed than many people realize.Dr. Barber shares his own path into Chinese medicine after working in IT, living through 9/11 in New York City, and experiencing chronic health issues that conventional care did not resolve. After trying acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and dietary changes, he saw a major improvement in his recurring sinus issues and began to understand health through a completely different framework.If you're listening to this and thinking, “My symptoms feel connected, but no one is helping me connect the dots,” join the Circle here:

What happens when the womb is treated as separate from the rest of women's health? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll, double board-certified gynecologic oncologist, equity scientist, researcher, coach, and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing, for a powerful conversation about womb health, uterine cancer, fibroids, HRT, health equity, and why so many women are still being taught to normalize symptoms that deserve care.Together, they explore why womb health is not only about pregnancy, fertility, or menopause, but a lifelong part of women's physical, emotional, hormonal, and whole-body health. Dr. Doll shares how her grandmother's death in childbirth, her mother's near-death experience, and her own work as a gynecologic cancer surgeon shaped her mission to bring the uterus back into the center of women's health.Dr. Taz and Dr. Doll also discuss why uterine cancer is rising, why Black women are twice as likely to die after a uterine cancer diagnosis, and how gaps in research, screening, and diagnostic tools may leave women of color especially vulnerable. They unpack the role of ultrasound, endometrial thickness, post-menopausal bleeding, and why women need clearer conversations with their providers when something feels off.This conversation also takes a closer look at the explosion of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, and the questions every woman with a uterus should be asking. Dr. Doll explains why estrogen without proper progesterone protection can increase uterine cancer risk, why some women may not understand the role progesterone plays, and why monitoring the uterus matters when using hormones.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

Sajah Popham from The School of Evolutionary Herbalism explains why herbal remedies sometimes fail. The issue is rarely the herbs themselves. Instead, it's the intake process that misses critical details about the person and their tissue state. Through the lens of vitalist herbalism, Sajah breaks down what you need to do to refocus your intake sessions, so you can nail the remedy for your client every time.   Here's what you'll learn: Why choosing the wrong herb can worsen symptoms Why "good for" herbal thinking often leads to poor remedy selection How temperature, moisture, and tone influence pathology The five key observations used to assess tissue states How to use the OPQRST intake method in clinical herbalism Why symptom quality matters more than disease labels How aggravation and palliation reveal energetic patterns The role of constitution versus current imbalance How weather, seasons, and environment affect tissue states Why tongue diagnosis is one of the most valuable assessment tools in herbal medicine How to think about energetics in a practical, grounded, clinical way The waitlist for the FREE Vitalist Herbalism Mini-course is OPEN NOW, sign up now to get the FREE workshop when it opens on June 15, 2026.   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

What if the thing that saved your mental health wasn't a pill, a program, or a therapist — but a stranger in a gym telling you that you looked terrible and needed a cold shower? Get 12% off an Ice Barrel or Chiller with code DRMOTLEY at https://shorturl.at/3Ejhb.  That's the real origin story of Ice Barrel. Wyatt Ewing didn't build Ice Barrel for athletes. He built it because cold therapy stopped his anxiety and depression when nothing else could. In this episode, Dr. Motley and the founder of Ice Barrel go deep on the nervous system science of cold exposure, the vagus nerve, contrast therapy, and why just 2 minutes in cold water can reset your entire stress response. Plus: Wyatt's vision quest story post-acquisition that nobody's heard. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Wyatt's Story 04:14 - The Stranger who Changed Everything 05:07 - Cold Shower to Ice Barrel 06:19 - Going Broke to Build Something Real 09:08 - Why Cold Therapy is Unlike Anything Else 17:03 - Wyatt's Personal Protocol 18:16 - Modern Comfort, Ancient Struggle 23:00 - What Cold Does to a Nervous System Under Pressure 32:02 - Mammalian Dive Reflex and the Vagus Nerve 34:50 - Contrast Therapy is the Future 42:06 - Cold Has Been Following Me My Whole Life 49:05 - Youth Athletics and the Recovery Gap 51:14 - Where You Can Find Wyatt Key Takeaways Cold therapy works in 2 minutes. Unlike exercise, meditation, or supplementation, cold immersion produces immediate, measurable changes in mood, energy, and stress hormones. Wyatt's benchmark: 'I've never seen anybody get out of an ice bath without a smirk on their face' — and he's offered $1,000 to prove him wrong. The upright posture isn't cosmetic — it's neurological. Lying in a bathtub during cold exposure sends conflicting signals: the body enters fight-or-flight but is told to rest. Ice Barrel's upright design mirrors how the human body actually responds to cold stress in nature, producing a more complete physiological response. You're not training for cold — you're retraining your nervous system. Wyatt noticed that after months of cold therapy, his palms stopped sweating during high-stakes corporate negotiations and his resting heart rate during stress dropped. The cold isn't the point; the recalibrated default stress response is. Start with the hose. Tap water from a garden hose runs at 55-60°F — cold enough to activate all the primary benefits. Beginners don't need ice. Start there, work toward 50-55°F, and only go into the 40s when you're confident. Shivering is the body's signal to get out. The future of cold therapy is contrast. Hot/cold alternation — sauna then cold plunge, repeated — produces norepinephrine and euphoric endorphin release that standalone cold or heat cannot. Ice Barrel's partnership with Sunlighten (infrared sauna) positions it at the center of this shift. Comfort is the enemy, and hot water is new. Even the wealthiest person 1,000 years ago struggled to get hot water. The modern convenience of hot-on-demand is an evolutionary novelty, and Wyatt cites research showing that people who believe stress is good for them live substantially longer than those who don't. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Ice Barrel Website:  https://shorturl.at/TqVqG (code DRMOTLEY gets you 12% off Barrels and Chillers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icebarrel/ Wyatt Ewing's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing ------  * Get the minerals you need all in one shot-glass! Head to https://shorturl.at/vCFAp and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15