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#91 - Lung Health in TCM: Nutritional Strategies for Transitioning & Letting Go

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else!Happy Fall, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Autumn is known as Lung time 🍂Do you want to better support your patients who deal with Lung pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition.In this episode, I discuss all things Lung (and a bit of Large Intestine!) Get tools, meal inspiration, and recommendations to elevate your practice and your patients' nutrition, while addressing those all-too-common Lung patterns. Let's go!Key points covered in this episode:TCM Nutrition for the 4  most common TCM Lung PatternsHow you can align with Fall and this transitional periodFood recommendations for each Lung patternA personal story on how my life path affects my Lung QiBONUS: Address symptoms, emotions, and nutrition recommendations for harmonizing all five-year organ patterns with my FREE TCM Nutrition Guide. Get yours in less than a minute right now👇🏻➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

#90 - Finding Your Purpose with Chinese Medicine with Key Reteff of Holistic University

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else!If you haven’t heard of Key Reteff, you’ve probably seen him on Instagram as Holistic University—where over 1.5 MILLION people follow his work.Today, Key joins me on the AcuPro Show to share his powerful journey—from military life to near-death experience to becoming a multi-faceted holistic healer in Guatemala. And he brings an important message for every practitioner and student listening.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:Key’s life-changing near-death experience and how it transformed his path to healingWhy he believes intention in needling is even more important than point selectionHow following inner guidance led him to Lake Atitlán, GuatemalaThe creation of Maestro Valley retreat center, where he trains healthcare practitioners🎧 This conversation is about healing, intuition, and remembering the deeper purpose behind our medicine.➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

#89 - How to Use the 11 Acupuncture Points of the Lung Meridian

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else!Today, we’re exploring one of the most important channels in Chinese medicine: the Lung Meridian. With 11 points that treat everything from cough and asthma to sore throat, grief, and even emotional release, knowledge of the Lung meridian is vital for every acupuncture student and practitioner.Together, we will break down each point’s location, function, and clinical application, plus how the Lung channel connects digestion, immunity, and respiration. Think of this as your go-to Lung meridian review—clear, simple, and packed with clinical gems.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why the Lung channel is most active between 3–5 amThe pathway: starting in the Middle Jiao, connecting digestion and immunity, and ending at the thumbKey Lung points—like LU 1 for asthma, LU 5 for cough, LU 7 for immunity, and LU 11 for sore throats and emotional release—and how to use them in clinicHow the Lung meridian helps address both physical symptoms and psycho-emotional imbalances🎧 Whether you’re prepping for exams or want to sharpen your clinical skills, this episode will make the Lung meridian crystal clear.➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

#88 - Understanding Vulvodynia in Chinese Medicine with Jennifer Dubowsky

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else!In this episode, we’re shining a light down, down, down into the Lower Jiao. The topic? Vulvodynia—a painful, often overlooked condition affecting millions of women.Jennifer Dubowsky, a seasoned acupuncturist from Chicago, shares her deep experience treating this complex issue that rarely gets discussed in Chinese medicine circles.This episode is a must-listen for practitioners wanting to expand their pelvic health skills and compassionately help women living with chronic pain.What you’ll learn:What vulvodynia is and why it affects up to 16% of women with no clear causeThe common TCM patterns linked to vulvodyniaKey acupuncture points, treatment timing, adjunct therapies, and patient resourcesThe surprising connection between jaw tension, sinus issues, and pelvic floor dysfunctionPractical strategies to better support patients dealing with this sensitive condition➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

#87 - Acupuncture for PMS: Case Study using TCM Diagnosis

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else!Ready for another real-life case study? Today, I’m walking you through one of my patient cases of a woman in her late 20s dealing with chronic PMS, tension headaches, mood swings, and digestive issues.You’ll hear exactly how I approached her initial consultation, how I made my diagnosis using key TCM frameworks, and how we completely resolved her symptoms…in just two months!Here’s what you’ll learn:How I use the 8 Principles, 4 Vital Substances, Zang-Fu, and 5 Elements to pinpoint the root causeHow Liver Qi Stagnation and Stomach Heat create distinct symptom patternsMy exact treatment plan: points, herbs, and easy diet tweaksHow to apply these clinical insights to your own practice for real results➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!