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Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 29: Diabetes Q&A, with Patrick GittliPatrick created an herbal formula for patients who want to lower their A1C. We made a course about it.Some people took the course and then asked us some questions. These are answers to those questions.Want to learn more about this formula? Take the course: https://tcmstudy.teachable.com/p/an-herbal-formula-for-diabetic-patientsIt's 4 CEU's for $30.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 P...
2025-11-2449 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 28: Money Beliefs, with Chen YenIn this conversation, we talk to Chen Yen about limiting beliefs that many holistic healthcare practitioners, particularly acupuncturists, hold about money. They discuss how these beliefs can hinder practice growth and the importance of understanding the value of services provided.7 Days of Money, Manifestation, and Magic - Instant Access http://introvertedvisionary.com/7daysPromo Code: TCMSTUDY (to get the savings & bonus mentioned on the podcast)6-Figure Accelerator Roadmap FREE Checklist: http://introvertedvisionary.com/6figureroadmap7-Figure Accelerator Roadmap FREE Checklist: http://introvertedvisionary.com/7figureroadmapSupport the showNeed continuing education?
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Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 27: An Herbal Formula for Diabetic PatientsRobert Gittli created an herbal formula that he gives to his diabetic and pre-diabetic patients who want to lower their A1c.We did a deep dive into this formula and put it together into a Continuing Education course. It's been approved by the NCCAOM and the California Acupuncture Board for 4 CEUs/PDAs, and it's only $30!This is the first section of the course where we go over how Robert created the formula, what patterns he uses it for, and what results he gets. This can give you an idea if purchasing this course is...
2025-10-0245 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 26: Six-Figure Roadmap, with Chen YenDo you need fun, low-cost continuing education? Check out the Daily Acupuncture Facts PDA Course. 10 PDA points for $50!---In this episode, Chen Yen talks about:Why acupuncture schools are closing, and what this means for practitioners.Is dry needling destroying our profession?Can you be a general practitioner, or should you be a specialist?Then she goes over her checklist for growing a practice. At each stage, you need to focus on the right things. Chen talks about what to focus on in order to grow.👉 Get the 6-Fi...
2025-03-1247 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 25: Building and Selling a Practice, with Mark T. BrinsonMark Brinson talks about building a practice the right way: What skills do you need to start a successful practice? How do you make sure patients come back? Should you sell package deals? What products can you sell to increase your revenue?Then we talk about Mark's experience in selling his own practice.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) -----
2024-04-102h 07Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 24: Dragon Blood Balm, with Boris BernadskyIn part 2 of our discussion with Boris, we switch to talking about topical applications of herbs. Here we talk about Dragon Blood Balm and Evil Bone Water -- how they're different, and how they can be used together.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2024-01-1249 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 23: Tasting Herbs, with Boris BernadskyIn this session we follow in the footsteps of Shen Nong and see what we can learn about herbs by tasting them.Rather than just memorizing the functions and indications from Bensky, Boris and I sit down and taste some Huang Qi and Du Zhong and see if we can taste the tastes and feel the effects.So follow along with us! Or if you want to learn more about tasting herbs, check out these resources:Single Herb Tasting - a free course where JulieAnn Nugent-Head guides you through...
2024-01-1055 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 22: Building Rapport with Patients, with Zachary LuiCreating a connection with your patients is an important part of getting people to come back. As a socially awkward engineer and computer programmer, I talk to Zachary Lui to see if dating advice can be applied to establishing patient rapport.We also talk about building rapport while also maintaining appropriate boundaries and the ethics of a influencing people's behavior.Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole. You can also find him at www.wujixuan.ca Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, c...
2023-12-151h 22Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 21: Drunken Acupuncture, with Patrick GittliIn possibly the worst podcast episode ever, Patrick and I continue drinking and discuss our unorthodox theories in Chinese medicine.This includes:The order of the six levelsIs the Liver on the left or right?Is SP-21 a Shaoyang point?Is dry needling going to destroy our profession?Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Wa...
2023-11-291h 09Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 20: Building a Successful Acupuncture Practice, with Patrick GittliWhat it takes to build a successful acupuncture business and not be poor.Patrick Gittli has been in practice for 12 years with his wife in Kentucky. Together, they have built a successful business, paid off their student loans, bought a house, bought their building, hired employees, and adopted a cat.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9pGjURjeAwISupport the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs...
2023-11-1551 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 19: Artificial Intelligence in TCM, with Zachary LuiIn this session, Zachary Lui talks about how he uses artificial intelligence to enhance his acupuncture practice. We discuss the current technologies that are available to TCM practitioners, how those technologies can be used in a clinical setting, and is this "cheating?"If you want to learn more about how YOU can add AI to your TCM practice, Zachary is running a workshop on August 12th. Use code TCMSTUDY at checkout for 15% off.👉 https://wujixuan.ca/ai-tcm-workshopSupport the showNeed continuing education? Check out the...
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TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Expel Parasites / Substances for Topical Application A review of the final two categories: Herbs that Expel Parasites plus Substances for Topcial Application.
2023-07-1547 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors A review of the category Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors.
2023-07-081h 21TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices A review of the category Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices.
2023-07-0100 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Substances that Calm the Spirit A review of the category Substances that Calm the Spirit.
2023-06-241h 37TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Stabilize and Bind A review of the category Herbs that Stabilize and Bind.
2023-06-161h 42TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Tonify the Yin A review of the category Herbs that Tonify the Yin.
2023-06-021h 33TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Tonify the Yang A review of the category Herbs that Tonify the Yang.
2023-05-271h 41TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Tonify the Blood A review of the category Herbs that Tonify the Blood.
2023-05-201h 34TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Tonify the Qi A review of the category Herbs that Tonify the Qi.
2023-05-121h 59TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold A review of the category Warm the Interior and Expel Cold.
2023-05-071h 39TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Invigorate the Blood A review of the category Herbs that Invigorate the Blood
2023-03-091h 42TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Stop Bleeding A review of the category Herbs that Stop Bleeding
2023-02-2152 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Regulate the Qi A review of the category Herbs that Regulate the Qi.Thanks for listening
2023-02-131h 03Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 18: Building a Practice the Introverted Way, with Chen YenMost marketing techniques are designed with extroverts in mind. Chen Yen talks about growing a 6- or 7-figure practice using strategies specifically designed for introverts.Links:Leverage Your Time: Virtual Speaking Strategies Working Now to Bring in a Consistent Flow of Patients FREE Masterclass: http://www.getbookedspeaking.com/virtualIf you like the idea of getting referrals from MDs & other providers:Winning the Referral Game: How to Get 3-5 New Patients/Wk from Dr Referrals FREE Masterclass: https://www.getmoremdreferrals.comFind out how we can help you grow your p...
2023-02-081h 07TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation A review of the category Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation.
2023-01-2927 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Aromatic Herbs the Transform Dampness A review of the category Aromatic Herbs the Transform Dampness.
2023-01-2843 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing A review of the category Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing.
2023-01-2151 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Warm Herbs that Transform Cold-Phlegm A review of the category Warm Herbs that Transform Cold-Phlegm.
2023-01-1556 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 17: Four-Point Needle Technique, with Zachary LuiIn this episode, we talk to Zachary Lui about using Korean Four-Point Needle Technique in the clinic. Where did this technique come from? When would you use it? How do you tonify/sedate? All this and more.Watch the Four-Point Needle Technique YouTube VideoListen to the "Deleted Scenes" on the Patreon FeedWatch clips on YouTube:History of Four Point Needle TechniqueMore about Zachary Lui:instagram: @masterzacharyluiwebsite: http://www.wujixuan.cahttps://queencitycurio.ca/Support the showNeed continuing education?
2023-01-1347 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat A review of the category Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat.
2022-01-311h 06Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 16: Protecting Yourself from Your Patients, with Zachary LuiWhether you're dealing with emotional vampires, burnout, compassion fatigue, or just being constantly bombarded with evil qi, Zachary Lui talks about how to protect yourself from your patients.Sign up for Zac's course Psychic Self Defense here: https://queencitycurio.caSupport the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for...
2022-01-171h 10TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness A review of the category Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness.
2022-01-161h 34TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Drain Dampness A review of the category Herbs that Drain Dampness.
2021-12-051h 58TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Downward-Draining Herbs A review of the category Downward-Draining Herbs.
2021-12-041h 33TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Clear Heat from Deficiency A review of the category Herbs that Clear Heat from Deficiency.
2021-12-0255 minTCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity A review of the category Herbs that Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity.
2021-11-021h 05TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness A review of the category Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness.
2021-10-211h 02TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Herbs that Cool the Blood A review of the category Herbs that Cool the Blood.
2021-10-161h 142021-10-021h 31TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Cool Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior A review of the category Cool Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior.
2021-09-271h 43TCMStudy - Single Herb Review Warm Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior A review of the category Warm Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior.
2021-09-181h 51Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession15: Medical Qi Gong, with Zachary LuiZachary Lui, a master of medical qi gong, talks about qi gong -- the benefits of having your own personal practice, prescribing qi gong to patients, and using medical qi gong as a method of treatment.Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole. You can also find him at www.wujixuan.ca and www.torontoqigong.comSupport the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs...
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Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 14: Evil Bone Water, with Mark T. BrinsonMark tells us about his product Evil Bone Water, a high quality version of Zheng Gu Shui. We talk about how it's made, what it can be used for, why it's better than imported Zheng Gu Shui, and more!Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order...
2021-06-301h 07Drunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 13: Is Community Acupuncture Real Acupuncture, with ZacharyIn this episode we talk to Zachary -- a student at POCA Tech -- about community acupuncture. Is community acupuncture real acupuncture? Is it watering down the medicine and destroying the profession? Or is this the future of TCM?Be sure to check out Zachary's podcast, Steeped in the 10,000 Things on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/steeped-in-ten-thousand-things-research-digest-integrative/id1523672270Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic...
2021-06-2253 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 12: White Russians and Spilled BourbonDrunk and belligerent, Patrick and I discuss various topics such as using western diagnostics in TCM, transferring qi from patient to practitioner, treating patients who won't get better, and the best herbs for treating hangover.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-05-1150 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 11: Food Therapy, with Warren SheirWarren Sheir, co-author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Kitchen, talks about food, getting patients to change their diets, and what it's like to publish a book.For some sample recipes, check out the blog: http://www.ancientwisdomcooking.com Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3a9Sxt4(This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you click this link and buy anything, I will receive a small commission. This is a way you can support the podcast at no additional cost to you.)Watch a video about how to make black sesame balls: h...
2021-04-1544 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 10: Stories from Our Teachers, with Patrick GittliTwo pretentious acupuncturists talk about stories from their teachers and the lessons they learned from them. We also talk about why you should read Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel theory, the season of Spring, and faking it till you make it.In this episode we discussed "Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine" by Wang Ju-Yi. You can purchase that book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2OauNgMThis is an Amazon affiliate link, meaning if you click on that link and then purchase anything within the next 24 hours, I will receive a small commission. This is...
2021-03-3153 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 09: Networking in the Community, with Karen AlladinKaren talks about building a practice by networking in the community -- how getting involved in yoga, the birthing community, and connecting with other practitioners brought new patients in the door. We also talk about treating long-haulers, giving dietary advice, and intuition.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for...
2021-03-1841 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 08: Too Much BourbonWith no real theme or topic, Patrick and I continue drinking bourbon and discussing random topics in Chinese medicine.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-03-0254 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 07: Practicing Acupuncture in Kentucky, with Patrick GittliUp to now, we've been talking to practitioners in Southern California. In this session, Patrick Gittli tells us what's different about starting a business and running a practice NOT in California -- specifically Louisville, Kentucky.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-02-1656 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 06: Ten-Year Practice in CA, with Natalie Vail“This is some shamanic shit that we’re doing... You are doing magic, everyday, on people." Natalie Vail talks astrology and the new year of the ox, what it's like practicing in California, is the market saturated, her favorite point combinations, and more!Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 1...
2021-02-0958 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 05: First Year of Chinese Medicine School, with MaloriMalori talks about what it's like going through your first year of Chinese medicine school. We discuss year-end comprehensive exams, study tips, the importance of talking to your student advisor, and more!Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-02-0259 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 04: From Massage to Acupuncture, with Gary WilliamsGary talks about what it's like starting a massage practice and transitioning into an acupuncture practice. We also talk about ear seeds, affiliate income, marketing on Instagram, and more.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-01-2658 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 03: Graduating from TCM SchoolIn this episode we talk to Holly, who just graduated from Pacific College. She talks about what it feels like to graduate from TCM school, what the journey was like, and her plans for the future.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-01-1921 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 02: Balance Method and Practicing During a PandemicLindsay Trottier practices Balance Method and does Ba Zi birth chart analysis. In this session we talk about what the Balance Method is, doing telehealth, what it's like to practice during a pandemic, and some general marketing advice.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
2021-01-1256 minDrunken Acupuncture PodcastSession 01: Starting an Acupuncture Practice with Dr. JazDr Jaz talks about what it's like to start an acupuncture practice. We talk about how long it takes to start making money, networking, social media, insurance, and more.Support the showNeed continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net: 50 Daily Acupuncture Facts (10 PDAs/CEUs for $50) An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients (4 PDAs/CEUs for $30) ----- 🐲🩸 Get Dragon Blood Balm!😈🦴 Get Evil Bone Water!Use code ND15 for 15% off you order.
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