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Ever wondered if there's a deeper meaning to your health symptoms?  Noticed that nothing seems to work for certain complaints? Curious why some people seem to have mystery illnesses and no one can figure them out? Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, is an author and medical doctor trained in general surgery, practiced in the ER before becoming the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California in 1993. Dr. Shiroko specializes in helping patients heal when it seems impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.  She brings her expertise and unique comprehensive approach to her new book “Healing When It Seems Impossible - 7 Keys to Defy the Odds.  In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews Dr. Sokitch on finding balance with Chinese Medicine, Energy work and other therapies to improve wellness and longevity.    What You'll Learn In This Episode: Dr. Shiroko's triangle of wellness Why you can get well without a diagnosis The connection between the liver and hormone balance Love and it's role in your health How the disruption of your energy and emotions impacts your organs The importance of listening to your body to find what works for your unique lifestyle Using energy medicine tools to help you achieve balance in your body How HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) boosts circulation and improves longevity   Resources From The Show: Web That Has No Weaver - book explaining Chinese Medicine Dr. Shiroko's Book - Healing When It Seems Impossible - 7 Keys to Defy the Odds Heart to Heart Medical Center Website - Santa Rosa, California Sign up for a FREE NES energy assessment with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch - HERE

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Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle Whether you've suffered an injury, are coping with a chronic or potentially life-threatening illness, or are struggling to understand your symptoms and find a diagnosis and cure this show is for you. Join me and my guest, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD, to learn more about her method combining cutting-edge Western medicine and science with the holistic healing principles of Chinese medicine, and providing a caring, nurturing environment in order to navigate seemingly impossible odds. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 3:28 Why Dr. Shiroko decided to combine conventional and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ⏰ 8:21 Energy imbalances show up before conventional tests reveal health issues ⏰ 11:55 The TCM connection between symptoms and organ function ⏰ 13:55 Energy meridians, and signs of organ imbalance in the ear ⏰ 18:32 Feel good TCM treatments for stress and trauma ⏰ 24:31 Why you don't need a diagnosis to heal ⏰ 27:03 Seven Keys to maintaining health ⏰ 31:26 The ONE thing you can do today to help your body heal Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe, rate and review! Check out  Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD's Bio: Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who cares about you! The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds, a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach, is available on Amazon. The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993 and author, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD's gift, and link: Get your FREE workbook of Healing When It Seems Impossible - https://drshiroko.lpages.co/get-free-workbook-healing-when-it-seems-impossible/  Connect with  Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, MD: Website: https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiroko and https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshiro/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrShiroko  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9UP416Ak5pz1Ne1EufrXQ  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my background in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the most wonderful fine version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com  Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle  Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.

Shiroko Sokitch, MD is a doctor who cares about you! She is the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993. Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is healing when it seems impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Trained in general surgery, and working as an emergency room doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. She is the author of Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds, a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach. In this interview, Dr. Shiroko discusses why love is a key component to healing and shares powerful practices to amplify your love of self and others. This is a feel-good episode you don't want to miss.     Links Free call with Dr. Shiroko Dr. Shiroko's website 5 Secrets to Emotional Stress Audio Training with Dr. Shiroko Her book, Healing When it Seems Impossible More Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health 2.0 - you will receive free gifts and Dr. Shiroko's talk when you sign up     Timestamps [03:43] The Importance of the First Chapter of Her Book [10:59] How the Healing Starts When Incorporated in This [18:30] What to Work On to Help People Heal [22:18] More Techniques Dr. Shiroko Recommends  [28:42] Acupressure Points to Open the Heart [36:49] What's Available to People Who Can't Find Integrative Physicians   DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.  

Daily Tips from Dr. Shiroko Sokitch!   Listen as Dr. Shiroko Sokitch gave daily tips on imagining your baby, focusing on Love, and creating an energetic space for your child.    Owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Since 1993 and author of Healing When It Seems Impossible, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.   Gift to listeners: https://www.drshiroko.lpages.co/5-secrets-to-deal-with-emotional-stress   Follow Dr. Shiroko on: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter https://twitter.com/DrShiroko https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Daily Tips from Dr. Shiroko Sokitch   Listen as Dr. Shiroko Sokitch gave daily tips on imagining your baby, focusing on Love, and creating an energetic space for your child.    Owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Since 1993 and author of Healing When It Seems Impossible, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.   Gift to listeners: https://www.drshiroko.lpages.co/5-secrets-to-deal-with-emotional-stress   Follow Dr. Shiroko on: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter https://twitter.com/DrShiroko https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Daily Tips from Dr. Shiroko Sokitch   Listen as Dr. Shiroko Sokitch gave daily tips on about imagining your baby, focusing on Love, and creating an energetic space for your child.    Owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Since 1993 and author of Healing When It Seems Impossible, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.   Gift to listeners: https://www.drshiroko.lpages.co/5-secrets-to-deal-with-emotional-stress   Follow Dr. Shiroko on: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter https://twitter.com/DrShiroko https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Join us in an interview with this week's guest speaker as she talks about how Chinese medicine views fertility, what can acupuncture do to help with getting pregnant and how it works, and Thyroid issues. Our guest speaker for this week is Shiroko Sokitch! Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who cares about you! She's the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.   Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon.   Gift to listeners: https://www.drshiroko.lpages.co/5-secrets-to-deal-with-emotional-stress   Follow Dr. Shiroko on: https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter https://twitter.com/DrShiroko https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/   Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

In today's episode, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch shares her experience and expertise in how to heal when it seems impossible. We touch on her seven keys to healing and dive deeper into the power of love.Dr. Shiroko uses many modalities to bring your body into balance in her Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa California.  Her specialty is healing when it seems impossible, and her new book Healing When It Seems Impossible - 7 Keys to Defy the Odds is available now.Shiroko knew she wanted to be a doctor since the age of 5, when she unexpectedly lost her best friend, her great grandmother.When she was a second year surgical resident, she listened to her dream that advised her "if you stay in surgery, you will die."After quitting her residency and beginning her work in the ER, Shiroko found acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and began her training.She had a dream of opening a medical center that blended the two approaches to wellness...and so she did!7 Keys to Healing Love - Essential to move from feeling betrayed by your body, to your body is your best friend. Physical Balance - Triangle of Wellness: hormones, nervous system, immune system. YOUR BODY CAN HEAL! Finding your own unique lifestyle Learning to listen to your body Emotions - Every organ has an emotional and spiritual function.  Every physical condition is connected to emotion. The hero's journey - Our bodies are our best tool for our spiritual path. Trust the process - Which can be difficult! Back to LOVEThe heart is the most amazing organ.  It runs the show.  Considered the emporer in Chinese Medicine because it runs the show.Oxytocin - the love hormone, counteracts cortisol for a calming, healing effect.If you give love, you will feel love.Build love:Start thinking about where you have love in your life.  Express your love.  It can be with humans, animals. nature, art, the universe...Try to bring love to every part of your life in any way you can.Eventually, loving yourself!You can give yourself love!Give yourself a hug.  Physically.Cross your arms and hold opposite upper arms.  Take a few deep breaths.This will relax you and reduce any anxiety.Release that oxytocin!Love truly heals!Complete show notes: inspiredliving.show/48

"Chinese medicine is all about balance and managing that connection to help your body feel well."- Shiroko Sokitch, MD   Shiroko Sokitch, MD brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. She has been the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness.   Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency Room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. She is the author of Healing When It Seems Impossible: 7 Keys to Defy the Odds. In today's interview, Dr. Shiroko shares how we can combine the best of Chinese and Western medicine for optimal bone health. Make sure to stay until the end where she shares a fabulous practice we can all easily do to increase our kidney energy and improve our bones.   Links: Register for Dr. Shiroko's program with Margie: Eastern Medicine Techniques for Improved Bone Health This class is free of charge for members of the Happy Me, Happy Life program! (Everyone who registers will get the replay) Dr. Shiroko's website Dr. Shiroko's book Timestamps: [02:30] Shiroko's passion for Eastern medicine [10:52] The unique powers of Chinese medicine for your health [21:55] Harnessing energy to improve your bone health (and how you can practice this [32:34] What are the first steps in healing?[39:19] Activate your energy: key foods to add into your diet

Western medicine can go a long way to improving health and saving lives. Yet, it often leaves many unanswerable questions. Today's guest has built her practice around weaving together the best of Western health care with Chinese medicine to create a comprehensive approach to helping her patients.   The solution to difficult health situations lie in: Loving your body, yourself, and others Maintaining a physical balance Identifying your unique lifestyle Learning to listen to your body Managing and understanding your emotions Being persistent and not giving up Trusting the process   About Dr. Shiroko Sokitch Shiroko is a doctor who cares about you. The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Trained in general surgery and working as an emergency room doctor for ten years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience.   Finding Your Balance with Chinese Medicine In this episode, Dr. Shiroko explains the basic principles behind Chinese medicine. It's all based on the flow of energy. Your organs are central to this. Dr. Shiroko describes how each organ has an emotional function, a spiritual function, and other physical functions.  With her background in different medical fields, Dr. Shiroko looks for patterns between all the body's systems. By looking for patterns of imbalance, she can help get to the root cause of medical issues and address them at the source. This all helps promote longevity. Helping your energy flow through regular practices like acupuncture and chi gong keeps your body in balance. It also helps balance emotions which are often at the root of ailments.   The Emotional Heart of Your Health It's all about creating balance. Yet, this will not happen by accident. Dr. Shiroko describes the role of various organs in emotional and physical health. Often, negative emotions like anger can be healed through forgiveness. Therefore, healing can often be achieved by coming to a position of forgiveness.  Overall, healing depends on faith and trust. Dr. Shiroko explains how we are all on journeys of health. For that journey to succeed, we each need to be open to possibilities and be accepting of the love we have and the love we receive. How will you start a practice of loving your body every day? How will this help balance your emotions? Leave a comment on the episode page! Call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033.   Quotes “Chinese medicine is based on the idea that you are made of energy. That energy travels through your body in certain patterns. When your energy is out of balance, there are problems.” [7:26] “You're a spirit living inside of a body, but your body loves you. It's your friend, not your enemy.” [11:54] “We all know that energy exists. We feel energy in different points, but we don't know what to call that. The cool thing about Chinese medicine is it's a system that's been in place for thousands of years for accessing our own energy.” [27:44] “Put your energy into love and, if possible, put your energy into loving yourself and your body and appreciating whatever is happening to you.” [39:40]   In This Episode What makes Chinese medicine different [7:20] Understanding the keys to balance and longevity [10:50] The link between emotions and organ health [20:20] The benefits of acupuncture to help increase longevity [24:20] How Chinese medicine takes a unique approach to the healing process [31:05] The role of energy in Chinese medicine [34:10]   Links & Resources Use code CALM to save 10% on Adrenal Calm The Magnificence of Magnesium Get 10% off Magnesium Chelate: Magnesium Follow Dr. Shiroko Sokitch on Facebook | Linkedin Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds by Dr. Shiroko Sokitch Get Dr. Shiroko's Your Free Workbook The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted J Kaptchuk Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 60: Break the Yang Addiction with Brodie Welch

This Episode Dr Shiroko Sokitch MD was generous enough to give up her time to chat about Menopause and Chinese Medicine. It is very clear that Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who really cares about her patients and here we chat about the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some therapeutic applications. Watch the Video Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM can be characterised as holistic with an emphasis on the integrity of the human body and the close relationship between a human and their social and natural environment. TCM focuses on health maintenance and in the treatment of disease the emphasis is on enhancing the body's resistance to diseases. Ai-Ping at al,(2004) Chinese medicine is a perfect example of integrated medicine, with a whole systems approach and increasingly Western Medicine is taking an interest in TCM. Two concepts that are unique and fundamental to Chinese medicine are Qi which is usually translated as "vital energy". And yin and yang which describe the relative qualities of all things which exist in harmony. Yin is the feminine, cool, night-time and Yang is the masculine, heat and daytime. These two concepts form what we might call the "roots" of Chinese medicine. *Read more about the attributes of yin and yang in this article. TCM and Menopause In Chinese Medicine all organs have a function and the kidneys are the organ of menopause. The kidneys hold the Jing or life essence and the secret to staying balanced and preserving the Jing essence is 'right living'. Not too much of any one thing, sex, food, stress and work for example. Jing is acquired from birth and some lifestyle choices can deplete the Jing, According to TCM Premature menopause may be attributable to poor lifestyle, chronic infections or traumatic childhood events etc. all of which can damage the life essence. The kidneys rule energy, big transitions of life, regulate hearing, the brain chemistry, the power of will and the emotions of fear and anxiety. This certainly goes a long way to describe my experiences of menopause! Menopause is a time where energy is shifting, Yin energy begins to drop and normally as night time approaches yin energy should be rising and yang should be declining, however the yin deficiency leaves us with more of the yang energy and thus the nighttime hot flashes. Menopause and Meaning The physical energy shifts from the uterus to the heart bringing with it an emotional time. We begin to consider our own mortality and contemplate how we can be true to our hearts it's a time of review and reflection; who do I want to be what do I want the rest of my life to look like? This is definitely something that I have felt through my transition and according to Doctor Shiroko LOVE might just be our saviour. Dr Shiroko Sokitch MD trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon. She is the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.

Healing when it feels impossible is the name of a new book by my guest in this episode. If you've sought medicine and physical changes, and still nothing, you may be overlooking one most important component.  My Guest: Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who cares about you! The owner of Heart-to-Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Trained in general surgery and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon. She's the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California since 1993, and Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Questions we answer in this episode: First, what are the odds? What are the 7 Keys to Defy the Odds? Why is love so important to healing? What is the emotional connection to health? How does stress play a role in our chronic conditions?             Causing             Preventing/slowing healing Connect with Dr. Shiroko: http://www.hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com Connect on Social https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter https://twitter.com/DrShiroko https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/

SHOW NOTES Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/aEq96RYkYt4 (https://youtu.be/aEq96RYkYt4) Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who cares about you! The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon. Connect with Guest:  Shiroko Sokitch, MD Heart to Heart Medical Center http://www.hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com (http://www.hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com) https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrShiroko Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshiro/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshiro/) Free Offering: Free workbook for her book: Healing When It Seems Impossible - 7 Keys to Defy the Odds. https://drshiroko.lpages.co/get-free-workbook-healing-when-it-seems-impossible/ (https://drshiroko.lpages.co/get-free-workbook-healing-when-it-seems-impossible/) Host:  Carine Camara  website: http://carinecamara.com/ (carinecamara.com)  instagram: http://instagram.com/carinejcamara (instagram.com/carinejcamara)  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing (https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing)  Music Credits: Laughing Matters- https://laughingmusic.com (https://laughingmusic.com)

Key Takeaways: How did Dr. Shiroko go from being a medical doctor to taking on a more holistic approach?  The first time Dr. Shiroko saved a life, it was life changing.  Within the first year of pursuing her medical degree though, she hit a ‘midlife crisis’ despite only being in her 20s.  When someone has a difficult health issue, what should you do?  Think of your body as your friend rather than as your enemy.  It can be difficult to think positively when you feel like you’ve been betrayed by your body.  If you can’t put love into your body, then put love onto someone else, just start somewhere!  There’s three key things to getting balance in your body: Hormones, nervous system, and immune system.  Remember, we can't control our outer environment, but we can control our body and reconnection to the heart.  We really don’t notice how big of our emotions play on the immune system.  When you have difficult health issues, it can be so easy to give up. But it’s critical to your success that you don’t!  Why is love your healing superpower?  After Dr. Shiroko’s marriage ended, she felt completely lost.  The real secret to staying young is finding your passion, your purpose, and clearing out old emotional traumas.    Episode Summary: Dr. Shiroko Sokitch understands it can be hard to love your body after it betrays you and hurts you, but the key to our natural healing superpower is love and finding ways to love our bodies. In this episode, she shares her 7 keys to health that will help you defy the odds and allow you to live and feel younger than ever before.    Guest Bio: The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.    Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon.   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson’s Free Youthful Aging eGuide Connect with Dr. Shiroko: Hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com & Free Gift Here: Hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/summit   Quotes:   “One of the deepest things for healing is love. If you connect with your own body, everything in your body is always communicating, if you lay down that foundation, your journey will be different.”   “Any kind of love that you put in any direction [in your body] will help build the love you have. If that’s not possible, then put love on someone else.”   “Emotions are not the first thing that we think of as a component of our health.”   “You have to trust the journey you’ve been sent on by your body and by your spirit.”  

Has conventional medicine failed to heal you? Are you searching for answers to why you don't feel better no matter what you do? Have you ever wondered how Chinese Medicine can be used in this day and age? Please listen to this episode! Dr. Tabatha has an authentic, heart to heart conversation with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, the author of Healing When it Seems Impossible: 7 Keys to Defy the Odds. They discuss the inherent problems with our sick-care model of medicine and how to look outside of that system to reclaim your health.Dr. Shiroko is the owner and practitioner at Heart to Heart Medical Center. Board certified in Medical Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine, she has been practicing a blend of Chinese and Western medicine for nearly 30 years, including 10 years as an ER doctor. In that time she’s helped over 40,000 people heal their bodies and their lives."When I work with my patients, we create a partnership. We look deeply at how your body is functioning, and address any potential imbalances in order to bring your whole body into balance so that can live your best possible life. My goal is to provide hope, to ease pain, and to give you the tools and understanding you need to take command of your health and sustain your wellness and vitality throughout your life." ~Dr. ShirokoDr. Shiroko's Website: https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/Dr. Shiroko's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL9UP416Ak5pz1Ne1EufrXQThe Functional Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing your Hormones: https://drtabatha.synduit.com/sueb0001Dr. Tabatha's Website: https://www.drtabatha.com/Dr. Tabatha's FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_tabatha/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFunctionalGynecologist

This week, my guest is Shiroko Sokitch, MD, the owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Together, we discuss blending Chinese and Western medicine to fix fatigue, and what you can do TODAY to see improvements in fatigue.  Get Dr. Shiroko’s book: Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds https://amzn.to/3iJqMuc Go to fixyourfatigue.com to get more info on my Fix Your Fatigue course.   Timestamps: [01:58] How did you get into Chinese Medicine? [05:27] How would you address fatigue using TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)? [10:09] Kidney, liver, and immune system ties to fatigue [15:53] How do we achieve “balance”? [19:02] Infections and Chinese medicine [23:53] What are some of the ways that Chinese Medicine is different than other ways of healing? [27:52] Healing When It Seems Impossible - 7 Keys to Defy the Odds [41:13] What is one thing you would say to our audience that they can do today to feel better?

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Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch about the power of both love and healing.  Read more about Seaworthy Functional Medicine at https://seaworthymed.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST: The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book –Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon. Chick here to read the written blog: https://bit.ly/2U1nyYf 

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch. The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Dr. Shiroko shares her stories, experiences, and advice as a transformational and inspiring leader. Connect with Dr. Shiroko: http://www.hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com https://twitter.com/DrShiroko https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko/ https://www.pinterest.com/shirokos/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshiro/ To learn more about the fire victims disaster recovery program: https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/disaster-recovery/ To download a FREE copy of the Healing When it Seems Impossible Workbook for her book: https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/summit To purchase Dr. Shiroko's book, Healing When it Seems Impossible: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-When-Seems-Impossible-Keys/dp/0692188274/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589909878&sr=8-1 Music Credits: HNGVR - Touch Me https://hngvr.bandcamp.com/ Join the Inspiration Contagion movement: Subscribe to Inspiration Contagion on your favorite podcast player and share it. Reach out to your host, Holly at https://hollyjeanjackson.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyjjackson/ email at holly@hollyjeanjackson.com Get your copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/Inspiration-Contagion-Health-Secrets-Success/dp/1954047444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RU20QS7LLPCO&keywords=inspiration+contagion&qid=1680782585&sprefix=inspiration+contagion%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1

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My guest on this episode of the Wealthy Wellthy podcast is Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, founder of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Sokitch’s story is very unique in that a traumatic experience at a young age instantly convinced her that she wanted to be a doctor in order to help and heal people. She went the traditional medical route, even saving a patient’s life during ER surgical residency, and at age 27 she had an epiphany about the difference between saving a life and living a life.  A friend of hers gave her the book “The Web That Has No Weaver”, which opened her eyes to the potential of Chinese medicine in making sense of strange things. She went to acupuncture school while working in the ER and dreamed of one day opening a medical center in California that would blend these two worlds. Dr. Sokitch came to realize that Western medicine focuses on fixing the issues and symptoms that people have while Eastern medicine relies more heavily on healing the root causes of those issues and perhaps other issues that have never been known. The practices of Eastern medicine transcend that which can be experienced through the five senses to understand the beliefs, energy, and emotions under the surface. I felt that she was speaking directly to me and my healing journey and appreciated her educated insights into the dynamics at play in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual realms. I resonated so strongly with her during our discussion and have seen first-hand the impacts that love, connectivity, and positive emotions can have on healing and wellness. Dr. Sokitch is committed to being well-informed about the external stimuli that could be impacting her patients’ health as well as encouraging her patients to listen to their bodies. She believes that no situation is beyond hope as long as you believe that healing is possible. For show notes and more info visit: http://wealthywellthy.life/151 

In the West, the main facets of Chinese medicine have historically been ridiculed or otherwise dismissed as ineffective, and this includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. But today, perceptions of Chinese medicine are changing, in part because of the rise of notable and respectable physicians who began their careers in conventional Western medicine before realizing the value and effectiveness of Chinese medical practices. Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is one such physician, who abandoned her surgical residency after just two years to pursue an approach to medicine that blends the best of Western and Chinese medical practices and principles.    It's now been over three decades since Dr. Sokitch began this approach to the treatment of her patients, and she sees an 85 percent success rate in treating and alleviating her patient's symptoms. She joins the podcast to discuss how effective acupuncture can be in immediately relieving pain, Chinese herbal medicines that can improve quality of sleep by balancing the body's energy, the strengths and weaknesses of Western and Chinese medicine, the way that Chinese medicine categorizes and understands the body's organ systems, and some of the most common conditions she treats in her patients on a daily basis.    Press play for the full conversation and visit https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/ to learn more about her work and philosophy.

After working as an ER doctor specializing in surgery for over 10 years while attending acupuncture school, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch found that her calling was leading her into the spiritual and emotional healing of Chinese medicine. She opened Heart to Heart Medical Center as a way to bring the many modalities of Chinese and Western medical practices together to bring her clients back to balance and wholeness. Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is truly the doctor who cares about you and is here today to share her wisdom on whole body connectedness and how to bring hope and healing to difficult health conditions. If you have ever been curious about how Chinese medicine works to connect your physical and emotional symptoms to find whole body healing or enjoy hearing about the transformative power of love, Dr. Shiroko is the woman for you. Find out how betrayal can impact your gut and create lasting health issues, why you need to be taking care of your triangle of wellness, and the truths behind Dr. Shiroko’s 7 Keys to Defying the Odds. By viewing your body as an interconnected roadmap, and targeting the root cause of your physical health issues, you can unlock the deep emotional scars that may be playing a role in your symptoms. If you can accept our innate human need to love and learn to give love in return you can begin to receive the healing benefits and balance the rest of your life accordingly. Dr. Shiroko is here to help you realize the connection between the mind and body, and your ability for greater healing. Have you experienced physical ailments as a result of a betrayal? Share your story in the comments section on the episode page!   In This Episode How and why our bodies can often mask anger as fatigue What Chinese medicine can do to help us when you have been betrayed Breaking down the process of moving past betrayal through physical treatment Exploring the foundational role your hormones, immune, and nervous system play How to search the internet to find answers for healing and hope   Quotes “Betrayal is a big deal. And there are many levels of betrayal. And on some level, when you have certain betrayals, you feel completely betrayed by life.” (7:50) “Chinese medicine involves your emotion and your spirit and your physical body. And so that is all incorporated into an acupuncture treatment, it helps shift the energy.” (14:23) “For me, it’s about love, like the number one thing is love. And what saved me when I was in that darkest moment was the love of the people in my life.” (18:07) “The Chinese medicine idea of Chi, I call it love. The energy that holds our cells together, the energy that runs our lives, its love.” (20:21) “Everything happens for a reason, and when something horrible happens it is really hard to believe that there is a reason. And sometimes you can't see it until the end until you have gotten all the way through it.” (27:02)   Links Healing When It Seems Impossible by Dr. Shiroko Sokitch with FREE bonuses Heart to Heart Medical Center Website Follow Dr. Sokitch on Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn   Check out the full show notes for this episode Women Hacking Betrayal Facebook Group Have you taken the Post-Betrayal Quiz yet? Keep up to everything From Betrayal To Breakthrough

Shiroko Sokitch MD is a doctor who cares about you! The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.   Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds a book about her unique and comprehensive healing approach is available on Amazon. Free Gift - -http://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/book/  - a workbook for the Healing When It Seems Impossible book and a copy of my supplement smartbook - how to choose supplements when there are so many to choose from.   Social media links and website = http://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com FB - https://www.facebook.com/HearttoHeartMedicalCenter Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrShiroko LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshiro/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drshiroko -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  www.lifestylelocker.com/hearttoheart www.instagram.com/drjoshhandt www.linkedin/drjoshhandt www.twitter.com/drjoshhandt  

Healing When It Seems Impossible  with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch  When we feel bad, sick, or unwell, we often ask "why me?" Dr. Shiroko breaks down that question with her personal experiences and seven keys to healing. On today's episode, we talk about the difference between healing and curing the first key of beginning to heal the "triangle of wellness" and how it affects our overall health.    Shiroko Sokitch, MD, is the founder and owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring the body to balance and wholeness. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach. Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. Her new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible: 7 Keys to Defy the Odds is about her unique and comprehensive healing approach.   Connect with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch: Learn more about the Heart to Heart Medical Center at http://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/ where you can also download a free workbook to accompany her book. Find Dr. Shiroko's new book, Healing When It Seems Impossible: 7 Keys to Defy the Odds on Amazon.   Work with Brodie: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up   Get Our Self-Care Manifesto You have the right to take care of yourself, even before all the work is done and everyone else's needs are met. When you take care of yourself first, everyone around you will benefit and will let you get more done in less time. If you need a reminder, visit https://brodiewelch.com and your free Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto. Print it out and hang it on your wall or fridge to remind you that taking care of yourself is not selfish; it's essential.   Satisfy Your Healthy Curiosity Like what you heard? Subscribe for free and new episodes will find you every week, and don't forget to share this episode with your people on social media. Wanna show some love? It's easy!—just take a moment to leave a rating and/or a review in iTunes, as it helps other people find the show. I so appreciate every listener, rating, and review!

Shiroko Sokitch MD is a medical physician who blends Chinese and Western techniques with a deeply spiritual and emotional bent to help complex medical patients finally get well. Especially if they have been struggling for a very long time. While Dr. Sokitch worked as an emergency room doc, she went to acupuncture college. She realized that allopathic medicine was just one path, and needed to be combined with more tools to help complicated people finally achieve brilliant wellness. Dr. S’s new book – Healing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds, puts all that she has learned into one place for you. In this interview with Dr. Berkson, you’ll learn all the basic points, from Dr. S’s balanced expertise, to her approach to healing in a new and complete way. Go here for free gifts and to purchase the book- http://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/book/ Go here to make and appt. with Heart to Heart Medical Center: drshiroko@hthmc.com  

Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is a functional medicine doctor and acupuncturist specializing in chronic illness, pain management, hormone balancing, digestive problems and brain balancing. She opened her practice “Heart to Heart Medical Center” which help patients live the best lives they can.Dr. Kyrin and Dr. Sokitch delved deeper on how she started her career where she dreamt of becoming a doctor at the age of 5. Her mission was to help patients find their best treatments. She integrates Western medicine and ancient Chinese/Eastern medicine in treating patients. She is able to understand the emotional aspect is connected with the physical aspect of the body.They also talked about her book Healing When It Seems Impossible – what’s it’s all about.Key points:If you don’t have balance in your body then things will start to fall apart based on traditional Chinese medicineTriangle of wellness according to Dr. Sokitch consists of hormone, immune system and nervous systemEach organ system has an emotional component – each parts of your body has different emotions Quotes:There’s a love connection between you and your body. – Dr. Shiroko SokitchYour hero’s journey – starts with a challenge, gather your ally and then there’s the quest – Dr. Shiroko SokitchThere’s always light at the end of the tunnel – Dr. Shiroko Sokitch Links:Dr. Shiroko Sokitch’s website and FREE The Hero's Journey ebook: http://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/Link to YouTube video - https://youtu.be/m5ePqwKDnPA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking-  Healing When it Seems Impossible Join co-hosts Danna & Tiffany as they talk with special guest, Shiroko Sokitch, MD. Founder of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, CA and author of The Hero's Journey. Combining modern technology and advancements in BHRT with the ancient remedies of Eastern Medicine has allowed Dr. Shiroko to realize her passion for helping her patients live the best lives they can. During her second year of surgical residency – she realized that she couldn’t provide the care she wanted to give by being a surgeon. While still in surgery she fell in love with Chinese Medicine and decided to pursue her education as an acupuncturist. She worked as an Emergency Physician for 10 years while studying Chinese Medicine and creating her dream medical center. This amazing episode brought to you by, ThriveProbiotic.com Keys to defying the oddsWhat is functional medicineWhat is Blended Medicine ™Stress-relieving practices? It's going to be a wonderfully, informative, enlightening and magical show!! Join us! Also, please check the Radio Show Facebook Group, Hashi's & Graves. Information about that weeks' guest and support for those that need it. It's a great, informative group. Be prepared to feel empowered!

http://www.hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/bio Yoga For Healing http://learntruehealth.com/acupuncture Acupuncture And Its Healing Benefits   Acupuncture has gained more popularity over the years. More people are veering away from taking medications and acupuncture is one of the top natural methods to treat several kinds of illnesses. To talk more about the amazing benefits of acupuncture, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch took time today to share everything you need to know about this form of traditional Chinese medicine.   Childhood Inspiration   As early as five years old, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch already knew she wanted to become a doctor. She was very close to her great-grandmother until one day, the old lady collapsed. Everything seemed to rush by in a blur, and her great-grandmother eventually passed away a week after.    Because she was so young then, she wasn't able to comprehend the concept of death. She remembered that all she wanted was to have a machine that could make her great-grandmother come back to life. That was the defining moment of her resolve to become a doctor.    Early Years As A Doctor   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch saved a life for the first time during her third year in medical school. A man who was shot was rushed to the emergency room where she was on duty. Upon saving his life, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch decided to become a surgeon.   However, she found her daily operations very mundane when she started her residency. At 25 years old, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch felt that her career was going nowhere until she became part of a medical team who operated on a woman who had a cyst. But they stopped the procedure when they found out during surgery that the woman had cancer.   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch distinctly remembered how the medical doctor cold-heartedly told the woman her real condition after the operation. That was when she realized that there was more to saving a life. Primarily, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch felt the growing desire to save a person spiritually and emotionally.    Discovering Acupuncture   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch recalls that during her sophomore year of residency, she went through a personal crisis and became suicidal. Falling ill all the time, she decided to take a month off from work to recuperate.    During Dr. Shiroko Sokitch's sick leave, somebody gave her a book called, 'The Web That Has No Weaver.' Apparently, it was a book about Chinese medicine and acupuncture.   "I fell in love with the concept that we could solve our problems by putting needles in our skin or taking the right kind of herbs and eating the right foods," said Dr. Shiroko Sokitch.   Her first few visits to an acupuncturist proved to be life-changing.  The first instance that changed her opinion on acupuncture was when her migraine entirely disappeared just after the first session. Another time was when Dr. Shiroko Sokitch was down with flu and fever. The acupuncturist merely poked her thumb to let the blood ooze out and within two hours, her symptoms were gone!    From that day on, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch became a firm believer in acupuncture. And I'm not surprised. Acupuncture has indeed done wonders to so many people by healing them physically, mentally and spiritually. The experience is just phenomenal!  Patients' Feedbacks   Over the years, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch has had countless patients whom she has healed with acupuncture. Majority of her patients had had muscular issues, had back and shoulder surgery, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.    Dr. Shiroko Sokitch recalled a female patient who had a pretty large ovarian cyst and was supposed to undergo surgery.  However, she wanted a second opinion and sought the help of Dr. Shiroko Sokitch because the woman wanted to explore natural ways of healing. Her cyst went away after just one session with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch.   Learning Curve   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch says acupuncture takes time to learn and perfect. Learning how to be more loving and compassionate evolved over the years.  It is just impossible to learn those things in a week or two, or even months.   And she finds it lucky that she has had ample experience in both Western medicine and Chinese medicine. She says Western medicine may have some advanced techniques, but there are instances when conditions like depression and bipolar disorders are best treated with acupuncture.    "One of the first things I learned was putting needles in very gently. The Japanese style of acupuncture is going towards a more painless approach," explains Dr. Shiroko Sokitch. "I'm lucky I studied both Western and Chinese medicine. It allowed me to bring them together in this wonderful way. I believe a physical understanding of the body is greater because of the bigger picture that Chinese medicine looks at." Heart To Heart Medical Center   When Dr. Shiroko Sokitch was in acupuncture school, she had a dream of bringing together the best of Western and Natural medicine. So in 1993, she took the plunge and opened the Heart to Heart Medical Center along with many different practitioners in the said fields.    However, because people and things evolve, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch now has a solo practice. Working on her own consequently gave her the freedom to operate her practice the way she wants it. According to Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, the philosophy behind her practice is to provide the best of Integrative medicine to those who need healing.   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch says Heart to Heart Medical Center taught her that there is no way not to be involved with a patient. Apparently, a healer should genuinely care. A good healer is part of a patient's healing process.    "There are often physical imbalances that contribute to a person's illness aside from the absence of happiness and joy," Dr. Shiroko Sokitch said. "It's a 20-30-50 split. The 20% is purely physical, 30% is the lifestyle, 50% is emotional and spiritual. And acupuncture addresses all of these elements." Limitations of Acupuncture   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch admits that sometimes, acupuncture doesn't work. This is usually because of the practitioner. That is why Dr. Shiroko Sokitch makes sure she connects with her patients for them to feel safe and let their energy move during treatments.    Among the types of illnesses that are challenging to cure via acupuncture is multiple sclerosis. According to Dr. Shiroko Sokitch, this is because there are different personalities for different diseases.    Multiple sclerosis comprises a problematic set of personalities. However, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch has had some patients suffering from this disease, who did have positive results from acupuncture treatments.    As for night sweats, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch says it is connected to an imbalance between 'yin' and 'yang.' When 'yin' is deficient, or 'yang' is in excess, you can tell by looking at the pulse and tongue.    "It is that imbalance that causes night sweats. A common cause of night sweats perimenopause. That is means you are 'yin' deficient," said Dr. Shiroko Sokitch. The Best Form Of Healing   Generally speaking, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch says the 5-elements style of acupuncture is good for emotional and spiritual concerns. She advises choosing somebody with a good level of experience and connection.    "Try acupuncture to make sure you like the style. Have at least four treatments. That's how long it takes for the style and your energy to receive it," said Dr. Shiroko Sokitch.   She also reveals that it is hard to love our body if it is misbehaving. And it's true! Dr. Shiroko Sokitch believes that if we just learn to love our body and trust that it is going to do something for us, we will get better.  "Start with love. Love yourself or give love to someone else.  And never give up. If you are facing a challenge, never give up on yourself. Don't give up on your healing," said Dr. Shiroko Sokitch. Bio Dr. Shiroko Sokitch opened Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, CA  in 1993. Combining modern technology and advancements in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with the ancient remedies of Eastern Medicine has allowed Dr. Shiroko Sokitch to realize her passion for helping her patients live the best lives they can.   She is an expert at helping you navigate the understanding of Western medicine in combination with alternative medicine. Her unique perspective will help you understand what your soul and body are trying to communicate to you.  Dr. Shiroko Sokitch is quite excited to be the only doctor of her type in the area.   Since January of 2000, she has also written an alternative medical advice column in three local Sonoma County Newspapers.  In May of 2009, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch and her friend Sivan Garr, spiritual teacher, decided they wanted to help a broader audience with their work. They began filming Perspectives on Healing, a public access television show which they did for two years. It is still airing in several cities in California.   In her office, Dr. Shiroko Sokitch specializes in listening carefully so that she understands your health concerns and can guide you to finding the best treatments. In addition to acupuncture, she works with craniosacral therapy, herbs, nutritional supplements, specific diagnostic tests, exercise, and diet to help you find the best balance for your body. Her extensive understanding of the spiritual/emotional connection to your physical problems will help you to heal at a greater depth with more lasting results.   Get Connected With Dr. Shiroko Sokitch!   Official Website Facebook Twitter  Recommended Readings by Dr. Shiroko Sokitch: The Mind of God - Jay Lombard, MD How to Break the Habit of Being Yourself - Joe Dispenza DC Younger - Sara Gottfried MD Braving The Wilderness- Brene Brown     The Links You Are Looking For: Become A Health Coach Learn More About The Institute for Integrative Nutrition's Health Coaching Certification Program by checking out these four resources: 1) Integrative Nutrition's Curriculum Guide: http://geti.in/2cmUMxb 2) The IIN Curriculum Syllabus: http://geti.in/2miXTej 3) Module One of the IIN curriculum: http://geti.in/2cmWPl8 4) Get three free chapters of Joshua Rosenthal's book: http://geti.in/2cksU87 Watch my little video on how to become a Certified Health Coach! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDnofnSldI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have a blood sugar issue? 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This is the episode to listen to if you’re interested in taking charge of your aging journey, and learn how to improve your health as we age. Dr. Shiroko Sokitch takes us through what is at the core of helping us heal and age gracefully…the simple act of LOVE. Putting love into everything we do and learning to love ourselves will allow us to take care of ourselves properly, by listening to our bodies, and giving it the nourishment and movement it needs to take us through our aging journey seamlessly.   3 Tips to Improve Health with Age Find love within yourself. Learn more about yourself by listening to your body. Work on your spiritual and emotional development.   How to Regain or Find Love After Tragedy One simple thing….meditation. Dr. Sokitch is loving HeartMath Inner Balance Lightning. It helps you learn to achieve coherence – a synchronization between the heart, breath, and brain. It has several meditation sessions you can use to help you breath through your problems. Meditation is not difficult but it does take practice. We have discussed on the podcast with several guests in the past the benefits of meditation and how you can get started in your practice. Check out Jason Seib’s interview on Stress Management to learn more.   Tips for Maximizing ALL our Functions Through the Aging Process Dr. Sokitch has one basic philosophy for this: getting your hormones, your immune system and your nervous system in balance sets you up for good health in all other arenas. It is vital to have our hormones balanced. Here are some tips: Supplements: make sure you’re taking enough Vitamin D and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. These will help with all 3 (hormones, immune and nervous) And make sure they’re high quality supplements. Listen in on the podcast to get her tips on how to tell the good ones from the bad ones. Hint: if you’re buying at a big warehouse store, they’re most likely full of additives. Eat enough good fats: walnuts, avocado, olive oil, safflower oil, avocado oil, coconut oil) Stay away from sugar and starchy carbohydrates. As we get older, we have lower tolerance for these. Get a decent amount of exercise. Never skip breakfast. Doing so lowers our cortisol levels, which affects sleep, stress, anxiety, our waistlines and plays a big role in menopause. Have breakfast within an hour of waking up. Make it high in protein and no carbs for breakfast. You will set your day up for success. Coffee?? If you wake up anxious, not hungry, hyper or have no appetite…don’t have it! If you’re going to enjoy a cup of joe, do it after you have breakfast.   Digestions: Suggestions to Have a Healthy Gut What you eat. Don’t eat crap! Toast = sugar; Cereal = sugar. How you eat. Be mindful. Take your time. Enjoy your food. Chew your food well. What you cook your food in. If you use Teflon or aluminum pans, you’re poisoning yourself and your brain. Cast iron pans are also a culprit for storing old fats and bacteria in the pores. It will affect your digestion.   Dr. Sokitch’s 3 Habits to Ensure Her Health Journey: Meditate daily Eat breakfast Some kind of physical activity   Get your 15-Day Fat Loss Kick-Start Ebook here.   Dr. Shiroko Sokitch Bio: Shiroko Sokitch, MD is a doctor who cares about you! Her mission is to help you heal and regain the health and vitality you deserve when no one else has found the answers. She does this by using a unique blend of Chinese and Western medicine to help you learn to listen to your body, and find out what works for you.  Trained in general surgery, and working as an Emergency room Doctor for 10 years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. In addition to practicing integrative medicine for 23 years, she hosted a public access TV show, Perspectives on Healing, for two years, has had a Sonoma County news column for 15 years, and is writing her second book-7 Keys to Accelerated Healing – which will be out in the next year. The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. She specializes in: acupuncture, chronic illness, pain treatment, hormone balancing, bio-identical hormones, digestive problems, and brain chemistry balancing.   Links and Resources Find Dr. Sokitch at www.hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com To find out when her new book “7 Keys to Accelerated Healing” is released, sign up to receive her free book on her website and you will be notified. Favorite Music: To push harder: Love You Like  A Love Song by Selena Gomez To pick up when feeling blue: Dr. Sokitch has Theme Songs for different periods in her life! These are some of the theme songs she has used throughout the years to get her through: Songs by Wilson Phillips Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor White Flat by Dido Thank You by Dido Believe In Me by Lenny Kravitz Recommended Book: JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet: Drop 7 Hidden Sugars, Lose Up to 10 Pounds in Just 2 Weeks Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing Recommended Digital Source: HeartMath Inner Balance Lightning. It helps you learn to achieve coherence – a synchronization between the heart, breath, and brain. It has several meditation sessions you can use to help you breath through your problems. YogaGlo– yoga and meditation video classes More about meditation: Jason Seib, Stress Management, #26 15-Day Fat Loss Kick-Start Ebook