Podcast appearances and mentions of Ted J Kaptchuk

In his award-winning 2003 graphic novel Blankets, Craig Thompson depicted his teenage love and fall from faith in rural Wisconsin. Now he returns to the story of his life with Ginseng Roots, which focuses on a minor detail that Blankets omitted: namely, 10 summers he spent as a boy weeding and harvesting American ginseng for a dollar an hour. Thompson maps the roots of the 300-year-old global ginseng trade from China and Korea to Marathon, Wisconsin, and profiles the other people tangled in the industry's whiskers: Hmong harvesters who migrated from Laos, American workers and industrial farmers caught up in the vicissitudes of global agriculture, and wild ginseng hunters the world over.Go beyond the episode:Craig Thompson's Ginseng Roots: A MemoirRead Matthew Denton-Edmunson's essay about wild ginseng hunters, “The Root Problem”Also mentioned: Scout McCloud's Understanding Comics: The Invisiible Art, Ted J. Kaptchuk's The Orb That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine, Joe Sacco's breakthrough works of graphic journalismMore about the United States's “Secret War” in LaosTune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • Pandora • RSS FeedHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Science Behind The Placebo EffectEarlier this month, a Food and Drug Administration panel concluded that a common decongestant ingredient used in drugs like Sudafed and NyQuil doesn't work. The panel agreed that while the ingredient, called phenylephrine, isn't dangerous, it doesn't work any better than a placebo.That made us wonder: How well do placebos work? And why do they work even when people know they're getting a placebo?Ted J. Kaptchuk, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Program in Placebo Studies and Therapeutic Encounter at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, joins guest host and musician Dessa to talk about what's new in placebo research. They discuss the benefits placebos can offer for chronic illness management, and when doctors might start using them in treatments. Where Technology Meets AbleismWith all the bad news on our feeds, a feel-good story can be a welcome reprieve. But what happens when that story comes in the form of coverage of disability technology?You might've seen the videos online of a person with a physical disability being fitted with an exoskeleton, essentially “wearing” a robot, to help them walk. Onlookers cheer in the background, dramatic music swells, and we get the sense we're watching something inspirational and empowering—a victory of the human spirit.This might seem like a triumph of scientific innovation, but our guest asks us to look again at what's actually going on in narratives like this one.Dr. Ashley Shew, associate professor at Virginia Tech, studies the intersection of disability and technology and how our collective fixation on these fancy, supposedly transformative gadgets could be doing more harm than good. In her new book, she coins the term “technoableism” to get to the heart of the matter.Guest host and musician Dessa talks with Dr. Shew about her book Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement, about what disability technology is, what the future should look like, and even how disability intersects with space travel and climate change. Sour Times For Florida's CitrusFlorida is known for citrus, particularly its fresh-squeezed orange juice. But citrus trees in the state are struggling. For the last two decades, crops have been struck with a devastating disease called “citrus greening.” And Florida orange production has dropped some 94% over that period.                                              Citrus greening is caused by an invasive insect, the Asian citrus psyllid, which is threatening to wipe out the citrus industry in the state. One of the effects of the disease is a bitter, acidic fruit. Scientists are hard at work devising possible solutions to save Florida's crop.Guest host and musician Dessa talks with Dr. Yu Wang, associate professor of food science at the University of Florida's Citrus Education and Research Center, about her recent advances in making infected orange plants sweeter. Making Neuroscience Into MusicWhen composer Sarah Hennies learned about a neurological theory called “motor tapes” from Oliver Sacks' book Musicophilia, the concept stuck with her for years. The theory comes from neuroscientist Rodolfo Llinás, who posited that many of our thoughts, memories, and physical movements operate via a series of “looping tapes,” with the goal of reducing the amount of energy the brain uses while doing common, repetitive tasks.The concept resonated with Hennies, who is also a visiting assistant professor of music at Bard College. Most of her compositions use heavy amounts of repetition, and Llinás' theory fit with how she experienced her own memories and the evolution of her identity. Her piece “Motor Tapes” premiered in early August, performed by Ensemble Dedalus.Hennies joins guest host and musician Dessa to talk about repetition in music, how to translate neuroscience into art, and what that pairing can reveal about our bodies and the world around us. To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Episode 48: Acupuncture & Herbalism with Margaret Travis Happy Lunar New Year! In this episode, Celine & Jeremiah chat with acupuncturist and co-founder of Louisville Community Acupuncture Margaret Travis! We dive deep into the practice of acupuncture and herbalism, learn about Margaret's practice, and get a ton of helpful tips and tricks from the world of integrative medicine that can help with a wide variety of issues and conditions. We really enjoyed speaking with Margaret and hope you enjoy listening! Learn more about Louisville Community Acupuncture at louisvillecommunityacupuncture.com. Paul Farmer/Preventative Health (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Farmer), Chinese Medicine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_Chinese_medicine), Acupuncture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture), AOMA (https://www.aoma.edu), POCA Tech (https://www.pocatech.org), “The Web That Has No Weaver” by Ted J. Kaptchuk (https://www.fivebranches.edu/wp-content/uploads/book_pdf_The_Web_that_has_no_weaver.pdf), Qi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi), Gua Sha (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gua_sha), Louisville Community Acupuncture (https://louisvillecommunityacupuncture.com), Tiger Lily (http://www.tigerlilyholistic.com), Marfa, TX (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfa%2C_Texas), Pulse Taking (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse), Turtle Dragon Health Services (https://www.turtledragon.com), Herbal Medicine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_medicine), Astragalis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus), Holy Basil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum), Ashwagandha (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera), Ginseng (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginseng), Salvia / Dan Shen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_miltiorrhiza), Goji Berries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goji), He Shou Wu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reynoutria_multiflora), Four Gentleman Decoction, Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, Xiao Yao San, Yu Ping Feng San, NADA Protocol (https://acudetox.com/nada-protocol), Lincoln Detox Center (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Detox), Mutulu Shakur (https://mutulushakur.com), Miriam Lee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Lee), “Insights of a Senior Acupuncturist” by Miriam Lee (https://www.amazon.com/Insights-Senior-Acupuncturist-Miriam-Lee/dp/0936185333), Cupping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy), Mai Men Dong, Meditation for Beginners(https://soundcloud.com/aswoowooasyouwant/meditations-with-jeremiah-4) If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/aswoowooasyouwant Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/woowoo Follow us on social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/aswoowooasyouwant Twitter - https://twitter.com/aswooasyouwant TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdrawRgf/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCiz_gMlLUJorTN7UAszHrgQ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/aswoowooasyouwant Thanks for listening! [Recorded, mixed, and produced at PS379 (http://ps379studio.com)] ⓒ & ℗ Own Your Rhythm LLC 2022 Disclaimer: The material and information presented here is for general informational purposes only. No material on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions may have regarding a medical condition or treatment before undertaking a new health care regimen. The “As Woo Woo As You Want” name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Brie Wieselman, L.Ac is the medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health, a clinic of integrative practitioners in Santa Cruz, CA. Prior to founding the clinic, she spent several years specializing in the integrative treatment of infertility and subfertility at IVF centers and fertility practices in the San Francisco Bay Area and also in a local clinic specializing in the Integrative treatment of Hepatitis C. Her post-degree education in Functional Medicine has been through The Kalish Institute and The Institute for Functional Medicine. She keeps up-to-date with the latest discoveries and innovations by attending various continuing education seminars with some of the brightest minds in Functional Medicine, such as Datis Kharrazian, Ben Lynch, and Dr Dale Bredesen, as well as many others.  She also a certified Pilates and Barre instructor, as well as a certified Life Coach.   We discuss: Brie’s health journey & what made the biggest impact for her The gut/hormone connection H.pylori, SIBO & yeast overgrowths  How Eastern medicine views these imbalances   Mentioned: GI Map by Diagnostic Solutions DUTCH Complete Hormone Test Month-Long cycle panels by ZRT ION panel by Genova Diagnostics OAT by Great Plains Laboratory    Keto Bread by Base Culture   Book Recommendation: Chinese Medicine - The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted J. Kaptchuk   Brie's Website https://briewieselman.com   Brie's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briewieselman/   --------   MY LINKS:   Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee - https://vivanaturalhealth.myorganogold.com/gb-en/   Grab my favourite BluBlox glasses - https://bit.ly/2UXkNqT   ————   Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com    Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women   Want more from me? You can find me online…   Website www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk   Instagram www.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth   Facebook www.facebook.com/vivanaturalhealth   Email enquiries@vivanaturalhealth.co.uk   Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, my website or watch on Youtube (Viva Natural Health)   If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave me a rating and review, as this helps me to reach more women and continue to interview awesome guests!   Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!

Welcome to our first episode of Du (Read) With Us!  What do you get when you put the two quietest people in the Forever Yang Podcast and put them in a voice call together? You get a spin off series!! We announce the book on the 1st of every month (on our FB page), so that you can follow along and the episodes will come out every 15th of the month. We'll see if the book is worth your time, effort and money reading. As well as dissect the little bits of information through the book. For our first book, we're reading The Web that has no Weaver by Ted J. Kaptchuk 2nd Edition. This book weaves the bridge between the unknowns of Chinese Medicine from a Western World, in hopes to share the knowledge and philosophy of the Chinese. Let's cross this bridge together this week on Du With us!  

So there must be something to acupuncture if it has been around for thousands of years right? As a skeptic, I went and got an acupuncture treatment and was surprised by how much I loved it! I now go weekly for treatments and leave feeling energized and zen as f*ck. Verdict? No longer a skeptic! In this episode, I have a conversation with acupuncturist Cydney Smith as she explains the benefits of receiving acupuncture treatments. Cydney and I will discuss both the scientific and eastern medicine reasoning behind why acupuncture can be beneficial for anyone. Mentioned in Podcast: "The Happy Fish Debate" Book: The Web That Has No Weaver : Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk _____________________________________ Download your FREE Guide: 10 Food Mistakes at Social Events for Anxious Eaters and how to solve them: www.victoriaevansofficial.com/pl/49003 _____________________________________ Want to know more about me and my coaching? Visit my website www.victoriaevansofficial.com Follow me on Instagram @victoriaevansofficial And for additional support join my private Intuitive Eating Facebook group: @Intuitiveeatingforbadasswomenting/ _____________________________________ Cydney Smith Email: cydney.smith6@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/victoriaevans/support