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Fruits Picked from the Forest of Medicine, a Conversation with Andy Ellis, L.Ac.
By Sherri Taylor, L.Ac. TCMzone had the pleasure of meeting with Andy Ellis, founder of Spring Wind Herbs, a sought out teacher and practitioner in the field of Chinese Herbal Medicine and a specialist in the field of herbal medicine, specifically using bulk herbs. Andy has over 40 years of experience in the field and…
Read MoreSupporting Cancer Patients with the Classical Formulas – An Interview with Huabing Wen, L.Ac., OMD. (Los Angeles, CA)
By Sherri Taylor, L.Ac. TCMzone had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Huabing Wen, a TCM practitioner specializing in internal medicine, fertility, oncology and pain management. He has had significant experience clinically and with research, authoring studies on diabetes, stroke, and integrative chemotherapy. He currently is a clinician at his TCM clinic in Los Angeles, California…
Read MoreBoosting Fertility Naturally: The Role of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs in Healthy Pregnancy
By Sherri Taylor Infertility can be a gut wrenching condition for couples wanting to start their families. Pregnancy is a process that comes naturally but in today’s world is not without its challenges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1 in 6 people worldwide experience infertility. https://www.who.int/news/item/04-04-2023-1-in-6-people-globally-affected-by-infertility Statistically, men and women are equally affected…
Read MoreThe Role of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with Emotional Stress
By Sherri Taylor With so much uncertainty in the world, following on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, people are increasingly struggling with conditions such as anxiety, depression and many forms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Conventional western medicine most often treats these conditions with pharmaceuticals and psychotherapy, and while these methods can be effective…
Read MoreA Case study: Dr. Ding’s Acupuncture Therapy for Chronic Constipation – Application on Brain-Gut Axis
By Sherri Taylor With constant advances in technology, science and medicine, the pace of life also advances and our health issues are often pushed aside until they become part of our lives. Here is a story of one patient, an accomplished 66-year-old woman professor who reported to the clinic with irritable bowel and chronic constipation, a…
Read MoreMy Post-Grad School Training in China, By Cynthia M. Cano
Hello everyone, my name is Cynthia, thank you for taking a moment to read about my adventures in China and student training organized by TCMzone, LLC. Let’s begin with a brief introduction about myself, I am a recent graduate from Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) in Phoenix, Arizona. Before seeking a Master…
Read MoreMy Advanced Training in China
Having practiced Chinese Medicine for 13 years, I always had the goal to participate in an advanced training program in China. In May 2016, I was able to realize this goal when I embarked on a trip to China organized by TCMzone and Shanghai TCM University for advanced herbal training with seasoned practitioners of Traditional…
Read MoreStarting Your Herbal Pharmacy, Part One
This blog is part one in a series on starting your herbal pharmacy. I will cover the important areas of consideration when starting to build your herbal pharmacy as a licensed healthcare practitioner. As a new practitioner it can be daunting to start an acupuncture practice in addition to building an herbal pharmacy. You may…
Read MoreHow I became a Chinese Medicine Practitioner:
Often, I get asked the question: What made you get into this field of medicine? The answer might surprise you, but it’s actually pretty simple. It was in my self- interest to look for alternatives to my own physical health. My journey to Chinese Medicine began in my late 20’s. At the time, I was…
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