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Botanical Biohacking

Discover the tradition and science of plant-based medicine to help you live stronger, smarter, and maximize your genetic potential. www.BotanicalBiohacking.com

Further podcasts by Dr. Andrew Miles & Dr. Xuelan Qiu

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Is Billionaire Brain Training Legit from 2023-01-11T22:22

I paid enough to buy a car for billionaire brain training. Was it worth it?

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Bai Zhi Angelica Dahurica and the white rabbit fairy from 2022-12-30T00:34

A scholar meets a rabbit fairy?? to discover how his headaches are caused by an imbalance in his gut brain axis? Yep, apparently Song dyansty college students were doing shrooms.

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Coix Seeds Yi Yi Ren 薏仁米 from 2022-10-23T13:41

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Four Essentials for Expertise from 2022-08-09T17:48:07

What really makes an expert? 10,000 hrs is not enough, there are four criteria which must be met for true expertise.

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Cannabis Research Isn't Medicine from 2022-08-09T17:29:55

Nuance matters, remember the faucet.

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Secret to my practice style from 2022-07-23T03:23:58

A clinical case study with my approach to practice management interwoven into it. Follow this if you want to enjoy exponential growth. Kind of do it, if you only want to grow a little. Do the op...

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How I escaped a burning skyscraper in China from 2022-03-14T14:00:37

How I escaped a burning skyscraper in China

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Tech Bro Stoicism is Weak from 2022-03-05T19:04:31

Discover what is missing from modern remixes of stoicism and how looking deeper can lead you to have a richer and more fullfilling life. 

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What Ancestral Diets Get Wrong and How to Fix Them from 2022-03-01T17:00:56

There is one glaring oversight that is hijacking anscestral diets from being truly beautiful.

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Can we finally measure qi? from 2022-02-24T19:36:18

Can new imaging finally provide objective measurement of qi?

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Why You Should Make Casinos (And social media) Your Guru from 2022-02-22T14:47:22

What if you could reverse engineer the way even wealthy people can be brought to ruin and use that as a guide for success? We explore casinos and social media and turn the predators into our teache...

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Aphrodisiac Bacteria? from 2022-02-12T22:35:50

Discover how to cultivate sexy bacteria to help you heed the call of spring this mating season.

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Permission to Thrive from 2022-01-13T18:58:51

 

How do we lose the innate instinct for self care?

How do we start thriving again?

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Natural Athleticism from 2022-01-05T22:54:26

Like a stringed instrument your connective tissue can get out of tune leaving your uncoordinated, in chronic pain, and accident prone. Discover the simple concepts behind an ancient exercise rit...

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Oregano from 2021-12-10T19:53:10

Used since at least the bronze age, this common kitchen spice may deserve a second glance.

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Mold Remediation and Health with Ben Wiscombe and Brehan Crawford L.Ac from 2021-11-08T23:28:10

Mold remediation specialist Ben Wiscombe and Brehan Crawford L.Ac discuss internal and environmental mold remediation, how it contributes to chronic illness, and what to do about it.

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Twilight States from 2021-10-22T18:45:51

 

There is a waking dream which underlies logic as the sea beneath a boat. We think much of the boat and perhaps too little of the sea and her tides.

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Robert Chu on simplicity, the Yi Jing, and Tung Style Acupuncture from 2021-09-07T14:06:28

Robert Chu PhD. L.Ac, QME has specialized in Tung and Classical Acupuncture methods for over 20 years.

He is the founder of the International Tung's Acupuncture Research Association. ITAR...

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Healing with Poisons from 2021-08-16T14:35:03

Dr. Yan Liu explores the role of poison in medicine from the levels of acute care, chronic care, and the tradition of nourishing life for supplementing body and brain function. We dive into the ...

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Scumbag Celebrity Doctors: from 2021-08-09T14:00

Tom Whalen MD and Brehan Crawford discuss scumbag celebrity doctor Mercola and common natural health scams linked to  misinformation.

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Mushroom coffee from 2021-06-23T21:51:50

Discover how to make mushroom coffee that will make an significant impact on your mental performance, creativity, and clarity. 

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We Need Your Help To Advance Medicine from 2021-01-05T17:00

Please send this to an MD, Nurse, or other healthcare worker who could use some support.

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Why Health Gurus Need to STFU about Epidemiology from 2020-12-10T19:36

Does being overweight disqualify experts? Does being in shape make one an expert in public health? How tattered is our society that I even have to ask these questions? Yep, this is rant. Buckle ...

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Honouring Yin with Brodie Welch from 2020-11-18T00:52:50

Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabota...

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How your immune system can repair or destroy your brain with Dr. Ayla Wolf from 2020-09-08T03:19

Just ...listen to this one. Its a little over an hr and well worth it. 

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Why Big Pharma Can't Heal You (Yet) from 2020-08-30T12:30

Modern Medicine still rests on the old biology. This has been a tremendous gift, but its only part of the picture. It leaves a lot of diagnostic noise which makes treating chronic disease challe...

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Anxiety Relief, NRF2, and Free and Easy Wanderer (Xiao Yao San) from 2020-08-24T23:02:08

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Corydalis topicals with Eliz Erman-Britton from 2020-08-24T22:54:08

Corydalis has been used for pain and was a major herb in formula for opiate addiction following the Chinese opiate wars. Discover how its use as a topic can relieve pain and enhance quality of l...

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Five Stages of Digestion with Wade Lightheart from 2020-08-19T22:49:43

Wade has lived in ashrams, competed at the Mr. Universe as a drug free vegetarian, written several books, and co-founded a nutrition company. He's also served as an advisor to the American Anti-...

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Our 10 Star Rating System for Legit Natural Medicine. from 2020-08-09T22:24:15

This is our filter for tradition and science in natural medicine. This is a huge time saver that can save you from wasting time and energy. It helps keep you focussed on the time tested, evidenc...

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Jin Zhao on The One True School of Classical Chinese Medicine. from 2020-07-25T19:38:05

With his Ph.D in the various schools of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Jin Zhao is uniquely positioned to reveal the one true school of Classical Chinese Medicine.

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Is idealizing ancient Chinese Medicine holding you back? Jin Zhao weighs in. from 2020-07-24T21:28:21

Dr. Jin Zhao is a 5th generation doctor with his Ph.D in the history and development of schools of thought in Chinese Medicine. He is a professor and a very busy clinician who sees over 200 pati...

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Tiger King, Horny Cat Ladies, and Toxoplasmosis from 2020-07-11T03:29:15

In this whiskey fueled discussion kilt clad Herbalist Brehan Crawford discusses The Tiger King, Horny cat ladies, and a dangerous parasite linked to behavioral changes. Discover the herbs shown ...

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Temperature, Herbs, and Gene Expression from 2020-06-10T00:45:34

After a round of antibiotics Cathy felt exhausted and was losing her memory. Her job was suffering as a result. By using herbs to "warm" her gut she recovered. Wh...

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White Gibbon's Secret to Agility from 2020-05-01T22:32:37

Stillness gives birth to movement. We explore a top down and bottom up approach to aligning the major joints of the body (seven stars) for greater tensegrity and then springing into life with wh...

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Pandemic Garden -Patchouli, huo xiang from 2020-04-18T21:02:44

Patchouli, aka Huo xiang is great for damp loving pathogens and you can grow it fairly easily. We explore its cultivation, uses, and recipes.

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Tantric Secrets for Quarantine from 2020-04-11T03:22:33

I learned some amazing Tantric Sex Secrets on Qing Cheng Mountain. If you apply these I guarantee it will improve your entire life. Discover where Tantra, Daoist sexuality, and botanical medicin...

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How to stop a virus using breathwork from 2020-04-02T19:07:36

We can't always reach for medicine. We can't always depend on others for healthcare, but as long as we are breathing, we can adjust our breathing to halt viral transcription. This is knowledge e...

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Dr. Sandra Subotich's 3 Herbal Formulas for Covid-19 Relief from 2020-03-24T22:36:41

Dr. Sandra Subotich got a call from an old friend. Her partner had just returned from Mardi Gras and was infected. Soon after she fell ill. Discover the three herbal formulas which she used to b...

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Corona Virus Covid-19 Successful Case Study from 2020-02-17T06:08:41

Dr. Jin Zhao has been working with a team of TCM doctors to successfully treat patients with the Corona virus (Covid-19) both in an integrative setting and using botanical medicine alone. 

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Dr. Ayla Wolf and Dr. Clayton Shiu on Neurology and Chinese Medicine from 2020-02-06T00:40:55

Dr. Ayla Wolf and Dr. Clayton Shiu discuss neurological testing and Chinese Medicine as well as their upcoming classes.

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Corona Virus as a Damp Plague from 2020-01-28T00:04:18

Epidemics are not new to Chinese society.

Dr. Liu Qingquan (刘清泉),  director of Beijing TCM hospital and Dr. Tong Xiaolin (仝小林), vice director o...

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Ghosts, evil winds, and microbiota. from 2020-01-20T15:20:35

A man becomes possessed during a Lakota ceremony gone wrong. An evil wind causes nightmares in Sichuan. A man wakes up with a sensation of a ghost pressing on him...

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Sonny Boy from 2020-01-02T23:27:59

Seeing a kid with a fever can be scary. Understanding how digestion plays a role can help make complex cases simple.

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Breathing and Fascia from 2019-09-07T15:48:13

This simple breathing exercise will help you align, power up, and have a beautiful day.

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Secret Herbal Bag for Colds, Allergies, and Wandering pain from 2019-08-20T20:15:59

In Sichuan I would go to a special clinic whenever I had a cold and this special mixture fixed restored me right away. They also used it to treat chronic pain and had many patients who swore by ...

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Sichuan Peppercorns from 2019-08-13T17:00

This tinging, pain soothing, mold killing spice has been treasured for over 4,000 years.

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Microbiota, Mucus, and Bipolar Disorder from 2019-07-03T00:05:05

In 1347 Chinese physician Zhu Dan Xi described the pathogenesis of Bipolar disorder as originating from mucus accumulation in his book "Heart Method". Modern research on gasotransmitters and the...

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Plastic Consumption and Hidden Pathogens: A Deadly Alliance from 2019-06-20T21:00:39

Plastic permeates our food, water, and air making us fat, infertile, and susceptible to hidden pathogens. This is producing strange disease patterns that leave many clinicians at a loss for answ...

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Lyme Disease Adhesions with Dr. Clayton Shiu and Fabrice Piche from 2019-06-11T20:19:18

Lyme disease causes far more than pain and fatigue, it can also lead to adhesions and reduce joint mobility. Discover how Fabrice Piche and Dr. Clayton Shiu worked to improve mobility with a pat...

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Gegen in Microgard Plus from 2019-06-02T16:37:44

Gegen, (radix pueraria) is an important herb in Chinese medicine. Here we discuss the folktale, pharmacology, clinical use and why we included it in our most popular formula "Microgard Plus". Listen

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Cultivating Community from 2019-05-30T01:08:16

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Pengzu: The Grandfather of Biohacking on living a wonderful life from 2019-05-20T23:20:26

Where does Biohacking come from? Silicon valley entrepreneurs didn't invent it in the last decade. Its actually thousands of years old and many of the coolest "new" ideas are in fact very old an...

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Ease Chronic Joint Pain With This Sacred Herb from 2019-05-14T23:54:43

Eucommia ulmoides known in Chinese as Du Zhong 杜仲. It is a powerful herb said to help with back pain and is even used to guide the effects of other herbs directly to the lower back. To find out ...

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Biohacking Jet lag, Culture Shock, and Traveling Well from 2019-05-01T22:47:23

Want to beat jet lag, side step culture shock, and travel effortlessly? After ten years and over twenty flights I got it down to an art. 

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Finding the Myserious in China: Taoist Acupuncture from 2019-04-07T08:30:55

What does Taoist acupuncture look like in a back alley in Chengdu? How does it compare with western fantasies of the Orient? 

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Pulse diagnosis from 2019-04-04T18:13:08

Pulse diagnosis has been credited with helping clinicians discover incredible details about patient physiology for the past two thousand years. Can advances in science and technology help us bet...

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Biology of Tongue Diagnosis Pt 5: Under the Tongue from 2019-04-04T05:16:47

Discover what sublingual veins and creepy skin tag tentacles may be telling you about your body as a whole.

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Biology of Tongue Diagnosis Pt 4: Taste receptors and Hedgehog Signaling from 2019-03-23T16:17:19

Can recent developments in hedgehog signaling help us better understand the five neurotransmitters, five flavors, and five phases of Chinese medicine?

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Biology of Tongue Diagnosis 3: Peeled, Cracked, and Geographic from 2019-03-16T17:28

Tongues get cracked, peeled, and geographic. Can this tell us something about the body as a whole?

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Biology of Tongue Diagnosis Pt 2: Shape and Color from 2019-03-09T16:16:06

What can you learn about yourself from your tongue's shape, color, and coating? Lets go down the rabbit hole to further unravel the mystery of this ancient diagnostic system.

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Biology of Tongue Diagnosis Pt 1: Scrolls, Apps, and Microbiology from 2019-03-03T00:31:05

Variations in oral microbiota have been observed with obesity, auto immune disorders, and even various types of cancer. In this 5 part podcast series you will discover its history, embryology, m...

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Mold Toxin Seizures Vs. Chris Volesky from 2019-02-18T13:00

With a successful career and a happy family she felt unstoppable. Then mold exposure struck. At first it was allergies and respiratory problems. Irritable bowel disorder followed. Then came the ...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis with Dr. Sandra Subotich from 2019-02-12T00:10:46

 Wow, this one really blew me away. Dr. Subotich reversed a case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. This sent me down a rabbit hole of microbiology and pharmacology. I promise I was just excited and haven...

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From a Wheelchair to Walking, How a CEO Biohacked MS from 2019-01-28T13:00

Myelin is crucial for optimum neural function. Its helps us increase and maintain muscular coordination and health. Could plant based medicine be the key to unlocking the mysteries of myelin and...

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Mold Toxins, Fatigue, and Practical Feng Shui from 2019-01-19T23:58:07

A social worker becomes sick, irritable, and run down after moving into a new home. As she watches her and her children become sick she knows she needs to act, but doesn't know where to begin. H...

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Yair David Danon and Andrew Miles talk about Dr. Jin Zhao from 2019-01-07T16:00

Yair David Danon and Andrew Miles DOM discuss Dr. Jin Zhao, a handsome herbalist from Chengdu who dishes up clinical miracles with simple herbal formulas. How does he see up to 200 people a day ...

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Enzyme BiOptimization with Matt Gallant from 2018-12-08T22:10:21

Matt Gallant is a master of enzymes. His mix gave me metabolism that I really didn't deserve. He is the CEO of BiOptimizers, an enzyme company focussing on gut health. He has a bachelor’s degree...

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Is Your Brain Decaying In Its Own Filth? Glymphatic Drainage and Bai Zhi "Angelicae Dahuricae" from 2018-11-07T22:31:56

Cellular waste in the brain can decay nerves contributing to brainfog, chronic pain, and even mental illness. Tom Whalen MD, Jeremy Cornish L.Ac and Andrew Miles DOM explore ancient texts, botan...

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Dr. Clayton Shiu on Biohacking Stroke Recovery from 2018-10-01T20:18:02

Dr. Clayton Shiu is a Wu style taiji master and Chinese medicine doctor who has studied with some of the top masters in China including Dr. Shi Xue Min who was featured in Doug Dearth's award wi...

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Fertility, Foot Soaks, and Immune factors with Dr. Dawn Gifford DOM L.Ac from 2018-10-01T18:08:51

Dr. Dawn Gifford DOM L.Ac treats women with fertility challenges via footsoaks which support the immune system. Dawn explains the social and health benefits her patients enjoy in her footsoaks r...

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Biohacking Environmental Pollution with Dr. Clayton Shiu from 2018-09-02T15:05:39

Environmental pollution can harm more than your lungs. It can disrupt your entire endocrine system and damage you deeply. Kung fu master and Chinese medicine doctor Clayton Shiu describes his br...

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Evil Bone Water Injury Liniment with Mark Brinson from 2018-08-21T19:34:58

Based on a traditional Chinese liniment for martial art injuries and bone setting, Mark Brinson's Evil Bone Water has made a splash with the Chinese medical community. With premium herbs ethnica...

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Chinese Hillbilly Witches, Parasites, and Lyme Disease with Meg Hodge from 2018-07-26T22:11:26

Could backwoods Chinese witches have something to teach us about modern parasitology? Meg Hodge takes us into an unorthodox and slightly esoteric branch of Chinese medicine to discover new insig...

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10 Questions to help you get started and discover your niche in botanical medicine from 2018-07-23T16:47:42

10 questions to help you distribute natural health products with efficiency, accuracy, and integrity. 

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Gynecology with Dr. Shani Cooper from 2018-07-16T19:06:33

Dr. Shani Cooper sheds light on menstrual care, prostaglandins, and gasotransmitters.

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Neurogenesis, fat loss, and biofilms. How Lyme disease specialist Brehan Crawford wields Shi chang pu to win at life. from 2018-06-25T17:55:02

Shi Chang Pu (Acorus Rhizome) grows near waterfalls and has a powerful effect to remove mucus, burn fat, and increase brain growth via the gut-brain axis. Brehan Crawford L.Ac takes us through i...

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Aquada (Er Miao San)-A Simple Botanical Combination With Miraculous Applications. from 2018-06-11T18:29:15

Join us on a journey spanning 1800 years from the Su Wen, to Dr. Li Dong Yuan, to yours truly and in the process come to understand how the qi theory of the an ancient Chinese medical text holds...

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Z'ev Rosenberg on "Returning to the Source" from 2018-05-27T18:41:51

 

Z’ev Rosenberg, L. Ac. has lectured widely both to the public and to students of both Chinese medicine and macrobiotics over the last thirty-five years.  He is the former president of t...

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Stacey Ma on Bells Palsy and Facial Symmetry from 2018-05-09T20:23:22

What makes our faces lopsided or symmetrical? Third generation acupuncturist Stacey Ma, gives us her perspective as an expert in Bells palsy and facial symmetry. 

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Interview with Doug Dearth, Director of 9,000 Needles from 2018-04-16T16:23:01

Doug Dearth, Director of 9000 Needles (2009), Underdogs (2013) and Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) talks about medical integration and his inspiring new docuseries with the Acupuncture Now F...

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Nature's biological weapons will wreck you from 2018-04-09T20:53:11

A woman wakes up with a swollen arm. The pain and swelling inches closer to her neck by the day. Acupuncturist Koji Otsuka takes us through his experiences treating army vets. Then Qiu Xuelan Ph...

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Emotions and Epigenetics with Lori Earley L. Ac from 2018-04-02T18:32:38

What can cells teach us about healing? How do emotions interact with epigenetics? Lori Earley L. Ac bridges the gap between the metaphysical and biological in this fascinating episode.

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Drew Pierson: The Benjamin Franklin of Biohacking from 2018-03-22T20:51

Drew Pierson of 40 years of Zen discussed consciousness, timelessness, and herbal chocolate. 

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13-yr-old Ro'aa Alkhawaja's Herbal Research from 2018-03-20T18:18:44

Ro'aa obliterates her science fair rivals by exporing the antibacteria properties of huang qin and hu zhang

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Tony Wrighton Interview from 2018-02-27T22:24:02

Tony Wrighton is a familiar face on British TV, known to millions as a sports presenter on Sky Sports.

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Making Chinese medicine diagnosis simple from 2018-02-05T02:42:41

What if you could double check your diagnosis before moving ahead with a treatment? Take the next 20 minutes to understand how all the diagnostic theories in Chinese medicine come to the same ro...

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Mahuang gen and meth addiction from 2018-02-05T01:30:42

Mahuang (herba ephedra) has inspired drugs like pseudofed, fen phen, and meth. Could a traditional antidote provide answers to the meth epidemic?

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Gangnam style Medicine: Herbal Korean medicine for Korea's elite. from 2018-02-05T00:56:38

Min Jeon takes us to Korea for peek into the botanical medicine of Korea's elite.

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Diabetes and Obesity Pathogenesis and treatment Strategies from 2018-01-15T07:00

With the help of Dr. Qiu Xuelan and Dr. Thomas Whalen we uncover the meeting point between the classical pathogenesis of diabetes in Chinese medicine and modern physiology. By looking at the her...

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Stacey Donelson LAc on Integrating CBD Oil. from 2017-12-12T20:05:54

Stacey Donelson give us the inside scoop on CBD oil and Goodlife Botanicals.

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Kill Your Seasonal Cold With Wei Qi. from 2017-12-05T21:09:13

Discover how macrophages use Nitric Oxide to Qi blast bacteria to death.

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Autoimmune Disorders from 2017-11-27T23:01:59

Chris Volesky L.Ac & Stacey Donelson L.Ac join us to discuss autoimmune disorders.

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Eating Disorders- A gut-brain discussion with Thomas Whalen MD and Andrew Miles DOM from 2017-11-20T23:16:09

What can botanical medicines teach us about psycological disorders ?

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Adapting To Antibiotics from 2017-11-13T08:00

Modern medicine rests on the foundation of antibiotics. We love them for their fast acting, life saving capacity and yet we also understand the trauma they cause to our gut microbiota. In some c...

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Pain and Fatigue Part VIII: Warming Up From Internal Winter. How Low Body Temperature Can Influence Pain, Energy, and Depression. from 2017-10-09T10:00

Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression.

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Pain and Fatigue Part VII: The Endocrine System and Pain, Energy, and Depression from 2017-10-09T09:30

Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on formulas traditionally said to increase yin and explore what we can discover about fibromyalgia, chronic...

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Pain and Fatigue Part V: How Mitochondria Can Affect Pain, Energy, and Depression from 2017-10-09T09:00

Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression.

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Pain and Fatigue Part VI: What is blood? Baby don’t hurt me. Don’t hurt me, no more. from 2017-10-09T09:00

Discover what the pharmacology of blood building herbs can teach us about pain, energy, and depression. Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on ...

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Pain and Fatigue Part IV: How Circulation Influences Pain, Energy, and Depression from 2017-10-09T08:30

Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and depression.

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Pain and Fatigue Part III: How Emotions Influence Pain, Fatigue, and Depression from 2017-10-09T08:00

How your thoughts can influence hormones and inflammatory gasses like nitric oxide to increase pain, decrease energy, and keep you stuck in a state of depression. Pain specialist Tom Whalen MD j...

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Pain and Fatigue Part II: How Gut Balance Influences Pain, Energy Levels, and Depression from 2017-10-09T07:30

Explore how gut health can influence heavy pain and fatigue in the body. pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ...

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Pain and Fatigue Part I: How The Immune System Influences Pain, Fatigue, and Depression from 2017-10-09T07:00

Explore how gut health can influence heavy pain and fatigue in the body. pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ...

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What Your Pain Is Trying To Tell You from 2017-09-25T07:00

Discover what different types of aches and pains are trying to tell you. In this 8 part series pain specialist Tom Whalen MD joins Andrew Miles DOM to take an integrated perspective on fibromyal...

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An Aztec Herb For Happiness And Fat Loss from 2017-09-13T10:20:14

Explore the Aztec folktale and modern pharmacology of a staple vegetable. It has the power to help with some of the biggest challenges we face today. Discover how nopales help prevent cancer, re...

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Tibetan Foot Soak Therapy Pharmacology and Use from 2017-09-13T09:07:37

Discover a botanical therapy we use clinically to help eliminate both physical and emotional pain.

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Bai Shao- Hua Tuo’s Peony Root from 2017-08-07T07:30

Hua Tuo was the most famous doctors in Chinese history. In today’s story the spirit of a peony tries to send him a message in the night and he manages to screw up divine providence. Discover how...

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Lan’s Tibetan Herbal Expedition: Departure from 2017-07-31T06:30

We have some exciting projects underway. Find out about the research team, and the incredible serendipity surrounding this project. Discover how by sharing this podcast you have been part of the...

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Dang Gui: The Queen Herb For Women’s Health from 2017-07-24T17:09:19

This fun episode takes you through the folktale of dang gui as well as revealing the cutting edge pharmacology of herbal formulas that are miraculous for women's health.

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Episode III of Dr. Whalen Trilogy: Integrated Solutions for Depression, Poor Sleep and Burnout from 2017-07-10T18:30:53

Join Zen Master and Anesthesiologist Tom Whalen MD on a three part journey from overwork and burn out to thriving in chaos and recharging on the go.

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Episode II of Dr Whalen Trilogy - Energy: How to Maximize Energy and Prevent Burnout from 2017-07-10T18:19:37

Join Zen Master and Anesthesiologist Tom Whalen MD on a three part journey from overwork and burn out to thriving in chaos and recharging on the go.

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Episode I of Dr. Whalen Trilogy: Burnout- From External Brilliance to Neural Decay from 2017-07-10T17:38:34

Join Zen Master and Anesthesiologist Tom Whalen MD on a three part journey from overwork and burn out to thriving in chaos and recharging on the go.

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Fecal Transplants: An Unusual, But Highly Effective Solution for Restoring Harmony in the Gut from 2017-06-27T16:03:04

What if there was an easy way to treat colitis using microscopic flora found living within us? Today we are joined by microbiologist Amy (Bunny) Christie to talk about fecal transplants and thei...

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Animal Ailments from 2017-06-19T06:30

Does dog diarrhea ever destroy your day? Feel sad seeing your pets limp around with arthritis? Do you hate it when your warhorses are suffering from parasites while defending the Chinese border ...

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Email Answers 2 from 2017-06-12T06:30

You have questions? We have answers. In this episode, we cover pesticides in teas, coffee for fat loss and a single herb claimed to treat cancer. Please keep the questions coming.

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Bones of Steel from 2017-06-06T17:30:17

Botanical secrets for increasing bone strength.

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Timing from 2017-05-30T06:30

Timing is the heart and soul of botanical medicine. It rules our lives and the lives of medicinal plants. Discover how to maximize nature's rhythms to power up, heal from old injuries, and enjoy...

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Discover How a Former Pro Skater Used Natural Medicine to Restore His Knees from 2017-05-22T07:00

Simon Locket and Marc Mastrandrea let you in on the secret to long-term joint care. From diet and lifestyle to the 18 method exercises (shi ba fa十八法) that allowed them to go from living with kne...

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Tragically Paralyzed Woman Walks Again After Using This Botanical Formula from 2017-05-16T15:54:25

Join Dr. Daniel Finley and discover botanical medicines for healing severe spinal cord injuries. Discover the interesting folktale and pharmacology of herbal formulas for neuroregeneration.

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How Two Young Friends Became Wealthy Using A Botanical To Cure Infections and Depression- Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) from 2017-05-08T13:00

Discover how two young friends became wealthy using a botanical to cure infections and depression- the stories and pharmacology of Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri). We also announce our monthly winner f...

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Botanical Skin Care from 2017-04-25T06:30

Discover how a skin balm shifted the tides of war over 2000 years ago and what it can teach us about skin repair and rejuvenation.

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Botanical Solutions For Chronic Infectious Diseases from 2017-04-24T23:51:50

Marc Mastrandrea joins us from Beijing to discuss how he kills bacteria, and stops viruses in their tracks using botanical medicine. Discover how to super charge your neti pot, and what martial ...

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Post-Antibiotic Solution - Jin Yin Hua from 2017-04-17T07:30

Discover an herbal antibiotic powerhouse that you can grow in your garden.

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Email Answers 1 from 2017-04-03T07:30

Thanks for reaching out with your great questions! Here are our answers. We cover sugar cravings, airborne allergies, and tea quality. We also announce our monthly winner for March, 2017. Please...

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Integrative Eye Specialist Dr. Andy Rosenfarb from 2017-03-28T17:54:39

Join the top integrative eye specialist Dr. Andy Rosenfarb. Discover the early warning signs of eye diseases, how so-called “hopeless” eye diseases such as Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)...

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Ten Ways To Spot Pseudoscience In Natural Medicine from 2017-03-20T06:02:07

Botanical medicines can be beneficial when used appropriately. When used in an integrated setting it's associated with higher levels of longevity. Still, much of the information about alternativ...

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Scientifically Supported Teas For Fat Loss from 2017-03-17T18:38:16

Discover some of the best teas for energy metabolism and fat loss, and how they can allow you bend the rules when it comes to oils, sugars and beer while still maintaining internal balance.

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When Ginseng Can Kill You And Seven Other Times Not To Use It from 2017-03-06T07:30

Ginseng is a great supplement and medicine when used correctly. We will let you in on a secret. Ginseng can sometimes do more harm than good, and can even result in death when combined with a ce...

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Biohacking Opioid Dependence With Dr. Thomas Whalen and Dr. Michael Pridham from 2017-03-01T07:30

Join Dr. Thomas Whalen, Dr. Michael Pridham and Dr. Qiu Xuelan to discover what the Chinese opium wars can teach us about how to overcome the modern opioid epidemic.

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How Breathing and Plant Flavors Influence Gasotransmitters from 2017-02-22T06:04:53

This is what I learned from several lineage Taoist masters and famous doctors in China. This is the nuance that makes plant-based medicine click. After this you will understand the how-and-why o...

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How Gases and Bacteria Can Unlock Extraordinary Abilities from 2017-02-15T21:46:03

Discover how gases and bacteria can unlock extraordinary abilities.

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Mastering Your Fear and Boosting Your Focus from 2017-02-06T07:30

In crazy times, mastering your adrenal response is everything.

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Super Foods of the Gods from 2017-01-30T12:00

Discover the folk tales and pharmacology of super foods.

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Visual Acuity from 2017-01-20T23:24:23

Discover a simple botanical combination that can brighten your eyes, repair the optic nerve, and strengthen the visual cortex in your brain.

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Neurohacking Memory from 2017-01-16T10:00

Superpower your memory and increase cognitive function using time tested, evidence supported botanicals.

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Biohacking Athletics from 2017-01-08T22:23:10

Discover the secrets of warlords, kung fu masters and Olympians.

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Herbal Foot Soaks from 2017-01-08T22:11:57

Explore the history, research, and easy application of herbal foot soaks.

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Our reason for doing this from 2017-01-01T12:00

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