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Pseudoginseng: The Healer’s Root
Pseudoginseng (San Qi) has been treasured in Chinese medicine for centuries, primarily for its remarkable ability to stop bleeding and promote healing. Derived from the root of Panax notoginseng, this herb is often prescribed in cases of trauma, injury, or internal bleeding. Its power lies in harmonizing circulation—simultaneously stopping excessive blood loss while invigorating the…
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He Shou Wu: The Elixir of Vitality and Longevity
He Shou Wu, also known as Fleeceflower Root or Polygonum multiflorum, has been treasured in Taoist medicine for centuries as a powerful tonic for life and vitality. Its reputation as the “elixir of immortality” stems from its unique ability to nourish the blood, replenish essence, and support the body’s deepest reservoirs of energy. In Taoist…
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Question of the Week: August 29, 2025
Q: How can I naturally improve my sleep quality without relying on supplements or medication, using daily practices like breathwork, light exposure, and meal timing? A: Sleep is not something to be chased. It is something to be invited. Most people try to force it with pills, potions, or sheer frustration, yet the body responds…
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AMA Wednesday for 8.27.25
Q: What is one powerful natural remedy most people overlook, and why does it work so well? A: One of the most overlooked remedies in natural medicine is Schisandra berry (Wu Wei Zi). In Taoist medicine, it is called the “five-flavor fruit” because it contains all five tastes—sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and pungent—symbolizing its ability…
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Coptis: The Golden Root of Balance
Coptis, often referred to as “Golden Thread” for its striking yellow roots, has been treasured in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Known for its cooling nature, Coptis helps restore balance when the body is overheated—whether through inflammation, fever, or a restless mind. Its powerful detoxifying properties are said to cleanse the system of excess heat…
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The Hidden Clock of Herbal Medicine
In natural medicine, timing is not merely a matter of convenience but an unseen partner in healing. The same chamomile flower, gentle and golden, may soften a restless body differently at sunrise than it does at sunset. At dawn, the body awakens with rising yang energy, the breath deepening, the pulse growing stronger. Drinking chamomile…
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The Language of Food: Speaking Directly to Your Cells
Food is far more than calories on a plate—it is a living dialogue between you and your body. Each bite carries information, signals, and codes that instruct your cells on how to function. When you eat whole, natural foods, you are essentially sending messages of vitality, repair, and balance. On the other hand, processed and…
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Breath as Medicine: Qi Gong and Mitochondrial Health
Ask Me Anything Wednesday: Q: How can practices like Qi Gong breathing influence mitochondrial health and fat metabolism in a way that modern research can measure? A: The ancients spoke of breath as the bridge between heaven and earth, the unseen rhythm that nourishes both body and spirit. In Taoist practice, Qi Gong breathing is…
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Bergamot: A Flower of Healing and Vitality
Bergamot (Monarda species), also known as bee balm, is a strikingly beautiful herb native to North America, long valued for both its medicinal and spiritual properties. With its vibrant blossoms and aromatic leaves, it has held an important place in traditional healing practices of Indigenous peoples, who used it for respiratory issues, fevers, and digestive…
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Dry Needling: An Old “Ashi” Technique Disguised as Something New
Dry needling is often presented in modern physiotherapy circles as a “breakthrough,” unique science-based intervention for muscle pain and dysfunction. Marketed as distinct from acupuncture, it uses acupuncture needles to target trigger points in muscle tissue, claiming to deactivate tension, restore mobility, and accelerate recovery. The language is purely Western. Rooted in anatomy, neurology, and…
Dr. David Orman 