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🔥 Moxibustion is one of the oldest (and most powerful) tools in Chinese medicine, yet it’s often overlooked in modern practice.

In this episode, I break down how moxa therapy works, when to use it, and why it may have even predated acupuncture in early Chinese medical history.


From warming the meridians and strengthening Yang to treating menstrual pain and supporting breech presentation, this episode blends classical theory with practical, clinic-ready protocols, plus essential safety guidelines every practitioner needs to know.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What moxibustion is, its ancient origins, and why it’s essential in TCM

• The different types of moxa and techniques (cones, sticks, ginger, salt, garlic, and more)

• How to treat dysmenorrhea patterns (cold, qi stagnation, yang deficiency, cold-damp) and when to use BL67 for breech

• Critical safety rules, ventilation tips, and pregnancy precautions

If you want to confidently integrate moxa into your treatments and deepen your understanding of this powerful therapy, this episode is a must-listen 💜

👉 Listen here: acuproacademy.com/120-moxibustion/?utm_source=podc…

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ST 44 - Yin-Spring

📍 Location: 0.5 cun posterior to the web margin, between the 2nd and 3rd toes.

🔥 BEST point for Stomach Fire!

Used for toothache, bleeding gums & nosebleed.

Relieves heartburn, acid reflux & burning stomach pain.

Clears Heat for high fever & foul-smelling stools.

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my illustrated guide to acupuncture points, AcuPoints Made Easy! acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/acupoints-made-easy-di…

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Which statement about the DIVERGENT meridians (Jing Bie) is CORRECT? Watch my Meridian Theory video here: https://youtu.be/hL7K1F4CO9g?si=9mT18...

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🚽 Urinary Difficulty After Childbirth in TCM
Postpartum urinary issues can range from urine retention to incontinence, often occurring shortly after delivery due to trauma or weakness in the lower burner.

🌿 Common Causes:
- Extreme strain during labour → injury or weakening of the Bladder
- Disruption of Qi transformation in the BL & KD systems
- Possible underlying Qi deficiency or Kidney weakness postpartum

🎯 Treatment Options:
👂 Ear acupuncture points: BL & KD

💡 Clinical tip: Always differentiate between deficiency (can’t hold urine) vs. obstruction (can’t pass urine) to guide your treatment strategy effectively.

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Check out my Chinese Medicine Treatments Made Easy (PDF or hard copy) — your illustrated guide to over 160 common syndromes.

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💛 BL 41 — Attached Branch

📍 Location
3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of T2

✨ TCM Actions & Uses
• Expels Wind and opens the Lungs for common cold & cough
• Soothes the sinews for neck & upper back pain
• Helps with stiff neck & arm numbness

🧠 Clinical Pearl
A great local point when Wind invasion meets upper back tension—especially affecting the Lung area.

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my "AcuPoints Made Easy" PDF (an illustrated guide for acupuncture points) here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/acupoints-made-easy-di…

#Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #BladderMeridian #TCM

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Hard one today! Which of the following point combinations BEST addresses Liver Yang Rising due to Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency? Check out my AcuEXams Made Easy with over 400+ questions: www.acuproacademy.ca/acuexams-made-easy-pdf

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🌫️ Phlegm in TCM: More Than Just Mucus!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Phlegm is not just what you cough up when you're sick—it’s a deeper, more complex concept that can affect both body and mind.

🧠 Two Types of Phlegm in TCM:
Visible Phlegm – Affects the body
🤧 Coughing up phlegm
🍩 Excess body fat
🧬 Cysts, nodules, lipomas
Invisible Phlegm – Affects the mind
😔 Depression
😵‍ Foggy head & poor focus
🌪️ Dizziness
💧 How Phlegm Forms:

Phlegm can be created by external pathogens, emotions, poor lifestyle, or constitutional weakness. It often stems from dysfunction in the Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys, and San Jiao, leading to disrupted water metabolism. Once formed, Phlegm can travel anywhere in the body and block Qi.

⚠️ Common Symptoms of Phlegm Accumulation:

💨 Coughing, wheezing, asthma
⚖️ Obesity, atherosclerosis
🚽 Constipation with sticky stools
🫁 Chest oppression
🧬 Tumors, rheumatoid arthritis with joint deformities
🤯 Mental cloudiness, emotional heaviness

🌀 Phlegm obstructs Qi flow and disturbs the Shen (mind). It's a key factor in both physical and mental health imbalances.

📘 Curious about how to identify and treat internal imbalances like Phlegm through the pulse?
🫀 Get your FREE PDF on Pulse Diagnosis here → www.acuproacademy.ca/pulse-diagnosis-in-tcm-pdf-yo…

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💩 Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints seen in clinic, driving over 2.5 million doctor visits each year in North America.

In this episode, I break down how Chinese medicine approaches chronic constipation—and why accurate pattern diagnosis is essential for acupuncture to truly work.

Let's explore how both TCM and Western contributors to constipation, from stress and emotional stagnation to sedentary lifestyles, diet, medications, and conditions like IBS or hypothyroidism.

I also share practical treatment strategies, including ear seeds, core acupuncture protocols, and lifestyle recommendations to support lasting relief.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The major TCM patterns of constipation (Liver Qi stagnation, heat, food stagnation, and deficiency types)

• Key acupuncture strategies like the Digestive Diamond (Ren 6, Ren 9, ST25) and ear points for digestion

• Important pregnancy precautions and how to adjust treatment approaches

• Lifestyle tips for patients, including movement, stress reduction, hydration, diet, and magnesium support

If constipation is something you frequently see in clinic, this episode will help you refine your diagnosis and treatment approach for better patient outcomes. 💜

🎧 Listen here:
acuproacademy.com/118-constipation/?utm_source=pod…

#constipation #digestionissues #chinesemedicine #acupuncturerocks

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🧡 ST 42 — Yuan-Source
📍 Location
On the highest point of the dorsum of the foot, between the extensor digitorum longus & extensor hallucis longus

📏 Needling
⚠️ Watch for the dorsalis pedis artery

✨ TCM Actions & Uses
• Clears Stomach Heat for heartburn, acid reflux & stomach pain
• Resolves Dampness for foot edema
• Distal point for facial paralysis

🧠 Clinical Pearl
A key point to drain excess Heat from the Stomach channel, especially when it rises upward (reflux, face, mouth).

🌿 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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#Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #StomachMeridian #TCM

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Saturday Quiz Yourself ⭐️ A patient feels worse in the morning with stiff joints that improve with movement and warmth. Which TCM pathogen is MOST responsible? Watch my video on TCM for Pain here: https://youtu.be/kPVAlrQJ5-I

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