392 Igniting Wellness- The Power of Moxa • Merlin Young & Oran Kivity
Moxa is often seen as acupuncture’s quieter sibling, and yet it has a rich history of igniting healing, longevity, and vitality. Its warmth goes beyond the physical—it has a profound effect on our physiology.
In this conversation with Oran Kivity and Merlin Young, we delve into the often overlooked art and science of moxa. While its roots are in traditional East Asian medicine there is some interesting research that suggests it has a role in modern health interventions in terms of treating pain.
Listen into this discussion as we explore the surprising science behind moxa’s effectiveness, the idea and use of moxa as a people’s medicine, its potential for addressing chronic conditions, and the role it can play in fostering community health.
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008 A brief history of Eastland Press
Eastland Press has been bringing books on Oriental medicine from Chinese into English since the early days of Americans studying the traditional medicine of Asia. Actually, from even before there was a market for this kind of material. In this...
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007 Using the Extraordinary Vessels in the Treatment of Emotional Issues • Yvonne Farrell
We know both from our experience in clinic and writings of Chinese medicine through the ages that emotional and mental processes can effect physiology and the body can deeply influence the mind. Where Western medicine sees hierarchy and disconnection, we see an entangled system of mutual influence between mind and body.
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006 Value, Integrity, Responsibility: the path to prosperity • Loren Brown
In this episode we look at how a stable thriving practice comes not from doing the “business things” we dislike, but rather from the cultivation of value, integrity and responsibility.
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005 Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy with Acupuncture • Debra Betts
It is common knowledge that acupuncture is quite effective in the treatment of pain. However, for many of us acupuncturists we feel a bit uneasy about treating back pain in pregnant women, as we don’t want to move too much qi and blood in a...
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004 Considering the Classics and the Study of Complexity • Z’ev Rosenberg
Our guest in this episode is a long time practitioner and teacher of Chinese medicine. Our discussion ranges through a number of different topics from approaching the classics in Chinese medicine, to how our practices season us and lead us in certain directions over the years, to some considerations that new practitioners might find helpful.
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003 A Walk Along the River, translation and practice of medicine • Michael FitzGerald
In this episode we discuss the Eastland Press book “A Walk Along the River.” This book is not just a glimpse into the mind of a seasoned and well-read practitioner, but also brings in the aspect of dialogue, as his clinical cases and considerations are further illuminated by the questions posed by three doctors.
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002 Accessing and Treating the Divergent Channels
Every acupuncturist is intimately familiar with the points and functions of the 12 commonly used acupuncture channels, as well as the functions and use of the 8 extraordinary meridians. In our studies we might have heard about the divergent...
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001 Treating Recurrent Ear Infections in Children with Chinese Medicine • David Miller, MD
Recurrent ear infections are a common complaint with children, and it's clear that the conventional multiple courses of antibiotics are rarely effective in the long run. In this episode we take a look at specific patterns of disharmony that lead...
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Welcome to Qiological
In this brief introduction to Qiological, show host Michael Max goes into the nudge that pushed him in the direction of creating this podcast, the audience this show will likely find to be of interest and what the listener can expect from this podcast series.
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