Two children may arrive in clinic with the same diagnosis of asthma and tell very different clinical stories. One may have had eczema since infancy, allergic rhinitis, environmental allergies, allergen-triggered wheezing and very little sputum. Another may have developed wheezing after repeated respiratory infections and now presents with a lingering wet cough and abundant Phlegm. … Read More
Jing, the Extraordinary Vessels & the Physiology of the Male Reproductive System Although Chinese medicine contains an extensive tradition relating to gynaecology and women’s physiology, comparatively less attention has historically been given to male disorders within classical and modern literature. Yet in contemporary clinical practice, presentations involving the prostate, sexual function, fertility and Jing are … Read More
The first thing most students learn about male reproductive disorders in Chinese medicine is Kidney Yang deficiency. It is the obvious starting point, and it is correct as far as it goes. But in thirty years of clinical practice, what I find most often in the treatment room is that by the time a patient … Read More
The menstrual cycle in Chinese medicine is understood as a dynamic movement of Yin and Yang, Qi and Blood, unfolding through distinct physiological phases. Rather than viewing menstruation as a single event, classical gynaecology recognizes the cycle as an evolving process in which treatment principles may shift according to timing, movement, nourishment and transformation. In … Read More
Bi Syndrome (痺) is usually translated into English as “painful obstruction”. This captures the symptom but misses some of the original diagnostic meaning of the term. Bi doesn’t name the pain, but its cause: an obstruction in the circulation of Qi and Blood through the channels, plus an invasion of external Wind, Cold, or Dampness … Read More
Support your pediatric patients as they head back to school and the energetic shift of the season begins. During this transitional phase, the demand for sustained focus, emotional steadiness, and adaptability increases. Children may present with fluctuating attention, restlessness, or emotional sensitivity—all signals of deeper energetic imbalances. Lucid Mind, a thoughtfully crafted formula from Giovanni’s … Read More
Introduction Menopause is a profound transition in a woman’s life — a natural passage that brings both opportunity and challenge. For licensed acupuncturists, guiding patients through this stage requires not only empathy but also precise therapeutic tools rooted in the wisdom of Chinese medicine. One such tool is Ease the Journey Yin®, a classical Chinese … Read More
Painful Periods and Infertility from Cold in the Uterus – A TCM Case Study Case history submitted by Jason Smith, Madrid. Overview of the Case A 43-year-old woman sought treatment for severe menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). Her menstrual cycle was regular (every 30 days) and lasted three days, but bleeding was light. Menstrual blood was dark … Read More
As part of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, we’re pleased to share a clinical case study contributed by Jason Smith Zamaria, Professor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture based in Madrid, Spain. This case explores the treatment of a 25-year-old woman suffering from chronic headaches and dizziness, with a complex presentation involving multiple TCM patterns—including Liver-Blood … Read More
The main clinical manifestations of allergic rhinitis (“hay fever”) are nasal congestion, a watery nasal discharge and sneezing. In a few cases it affects the eyes and the conjunctiva may become red and itchy. In 20% of cases there is also asthma in conjunction with the rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is due to an antigen-antibody reaction … Read More
