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Why can needling a point far away from the area of pain create such powerful results?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the channel theory behind distal acupuncture points and sharing 9 of my go-to points for treating everything from pain and digestive issues to gynecology, anxiety, and headaches.

I’ll explain why I often start with distal points before moving to local points, and how you can use these versatile points more confidently in your clinical practice.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Why distal acupuncture points can influence the entire meridian and why Qi may be more accessible away from the problem area
• How to use ST36, LI4, SP6, and LU7 for digestion, immunity, pain, gynecology, mental health, and head and neck issues
• How BL40, BL60, PC6, and ST38 can be powerful tools for lower back pain, headaches, nausea, anxiety, and shoulder pain
• Why KI1 is one of my favourite grounding points, and my practical tips for combining distal and local points for better results

🎧 Whether you’re a student learning point functions or a practitioner looking to strengthen your point selection, this episode will help you understand why these 9 distal points are such powerful tools to have in your clinical toolkit.

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GB 24 💚Front-Mu Point of the Gallbladder

📍 Location
4 cun lateral to the midline, in the 7th intercostal space.

✨ TCM Actions & Uses
• Clears Damp-Heat for hepatitis, jaundice & diarrhea
• Harmonizes the Middle Jiao for acid reflux, nausea, vomiting & borborygmi
• Opens the Gallbladder Meridian for rib pain & pain from Gallbladder stones
• Can be used when someone feels lost or lacks a sense of life direction

🧠 Clinical Pearl
GB 24 is the Front-Mu point of the Gallbladder, making it especially relevant when Gallbladder disharmony presents with both physical symptoms—such as rib pain or digestive dysfunction—and a feeling of being stuck, indecisive, or lacking direction.

🌿 Do acupuncture points feel easier to learn when you can see them? I turned my graphics into a clear, illustrated acupuncture point guide designed for students and practitioners.

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Quick cupping (also called flash cupping), where the cup is applied and removed repeatedly for 1 to 3 minutes, is best suited for which patient?

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👻In the spirit of Halloween, here are the health benefits of Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds according to Chinese medicine! 🎃

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Did you know that in Chinese medicine, your tea choice can actually be matched to your individual pattern? 🍵

In this episode, I’m exploring tea through a TCM lens, looking beyond general health claims to the nature, flavour, and function of each tea. From cooling green tea to warming black tea, damp-resolving Pu-erh, and calming chrysanthemum, I’ll break down how different teas may support or aggravate different patterns.

We’ll also explore the difference between true teas and herbal teas, caffeine levels, and some of the most common mistakes people make when choosing tea based on their constitution.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• How to match green, black, white, oolong, Pu-erh, matcha, and genmaicha to different TCM patterns and needs
• Which teas can help clear Heat, move Qi, resolve Dampness, nourish Yin, or support the Spleen and Stomach
• How to use caffeine-free herbal teas like ginger, goji, mint, chrysanthemum, rooibos, licorice, dandelion, and chai blends
• Why choosing the wrong tea for your pattern can backfire, and how to make more personalized tea recommendations for yourself and your patients

🎧 Whether you’re a tea lover, a TCM student, or a practitioner looking to bring more food and beverage therapy into your practice, this episode will help you see your daily cup of tea through a whole new lens.

Learn everything you need to know for your practice here:
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1 week ago | [YT] | 76

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Last chance to SAVE! Only $197 until Oct 27th, 11:55 pm (PST)
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If you want to truly support your fertility patients with TCM, this is how.
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If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to put a fertility treatment plan together, you’re not alone.

Cycle charts. Lab results. Irregular periods. An IVF schedule.
Where do you begin? What do you prioritize? When should you change the plan?

☯️ TCM school prepared me for a lot of things. Reading an AMH result next to a BBT chart while planning around an egg retrieval date? NOT ONE OF THEM!

It took me years of books, seminars and real patients to figure out a clear way through these cases. Now it's all in one place for you. 💜

The Complete Fertility Journey in TCM is my practical clinical roadmap from natural conception to IVF support, built around a 5-step framework you'll use with every fertility patient.

🤓 Inside, I’ll show you how to:
- Assess fertility cases and make sense of labs and reports
- Differentiate TCM patterns and decide what to prioritize
- Adapt treatment throughout the menstrual cycle
- Approach PMOS, endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve and male fertility
- Support patients during IUI, IVF and ICSI within your scope
- Bring herbs, supplements and lifestyle into your clinical planning

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Which approach is best when treating a fertility patient with PMOS (Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome formerly PCOS)? Check out my Fertility Online course here: www.acuproacademy.ca/the-complete-fertility-journe…

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💧 Body Fluids Deficiency: Dryness & Yin Deficiency

When Body Fluids are deficient, the body loses its ability to adequately moisten and nourish tissues, which can show up in a variety of ways.

🔎 Signs & symptoms to look for:
• Thirst
• Sunken eyes
• Muscle spasms & twitching
• Leg cramps
• Emaciation or withered muscles
• Dry, withered skin
• Dry hair
• Dry stools
• Dry eyes
• Red tongue with little to no coating

💡 A clinical pearl:
Body Fluids need to be replenished through food and drinks.

Think about incorporating:
🥑 Lubricating foods that are rich in healthy fats
💧 Hydrating foods with high water content

So when you recognize a pattern of dryness, don't just focus on the symptom itself.
Consider the patient's diet and hydration as part of the bigger picture.
As TCM practitioners, our job is to connect the signs and symptoms and recognize the underlying pattern, not treat each symptom in isolation. 🌱

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my "Chinese Medicine Made Easy" PDF or hard copy (an illustrated guide to TCM foundation & Diagnosis) here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/ChineseMedicineMadeEas…

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1 week ago | [YT] | 185

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Did you know that having a regular 28-day menstrual cycle doesn't necessarily mean ovulation happens on day 14? 🤯 When it comes to fertility, there's so much more to consider.

In this episode, I'm walking you through a real-world TCM fertility case study featuring Suzanne, a 32-year-old woman who has been trying to conceive for 14 months. I'll show you how to connect the dots between menstrual cycle clues, lifestyle factors, and TCM patterns using my practical 5-step fertility framework.

Here's what you'll learn:
• Why a regular menstrual cycle doesn't always mean optimal fertility and which subtle signs to look for
• How to identify Kidney Yin and Liver Blood Deficiency through menstrual history, symptoms, tongue, and pulse
• My 5-step fertility framework for assessing, diagnosing, treating, planning, and reassessing fertility cases
• How to create a cycle-specific acupuncture treatment plan, incorporate lifestyle recommendations, and recognize when further testing or referrals are needed

🎧 Join me as I break down this fertility case step by step, so you can feel more confident supporting your fertility patients with Chinese medicine.

👉 Listen to the case study here: acuproacademy.com/146-acupuncture-for-fertility/?u…

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Seed cycling is a simple nutritional practice that rotates four seeds across the two main phases of the menstrual cycle.

During the follicular phase from the first day of menstruation until ovulation, many people use ground flaxseed and pumpkin seeds.
After ovulation, during the luteal phase, the rotation typically changes to ground sesame and sunflower seeds.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, seeds are considered nourishing foods that support the Kidney system. In TCM, the Kidneys are associated with Jing (Essence) and are traditionally linked with fertility, hormonal vitality and reproductive health.

From a nutrition perspective, these seeds provide fibre, healthy fats, minerals, lignans, vitamin E and antioxidants.

If you have a regular 28-day cycle, a common approach is days 1–14 for flax and pumpkin, then days 15–28 for sesame and sunflower. However, switching according to ovulation is more personalised, since ovulation does not always occur on day 14.

Seed cycling can be a nourishing food ritual, but it is not a proven treatment for hormonal imbalance, fertility concerns or menstrual symptoms.

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