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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Feb 25, 20215 min read
How Chinese Herbal Formulas are Put Together
Composing Chinese Herbal Formulas is not just a matter of adding herbs together. One must realize how the individual herbs work as a unit.
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
May 28, 20202 min read
Acupuncture for Coronavirus and COVID-19 induced Stress and Anxiety
One of the biggest problems in this time of coronavirus mania is the loss of our daily routine.
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Apr 22, 20171 min read
Fire Needle Technique: Acupuncture Archives Episode 3
Fire Needle Technique Fire Needle technique is a special technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture where the needle is...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Apr 10, 20171 min read
What is Qi? Acupuncture Archives Episode 2
What is Qi? The Eternal Question What is Qi? Qi is probably the single most misunderstood concept in Eastern culture and traditions. ...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Feb 15, 20153 min read
Acupuncture for Varicose Veins
Acupuncture for Varicose Veins I have been asked several times if acupuncture can be used for varicose veins. So, here I am, my first...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Dec 10, 20142 min read
Acupuncture Study on Heart Rate Variability Proves True Acupuncture Better Than Sham
Real Acupuncture Better Than Sham Longtime followers of my blog will note that I have one basic underlying theme covering a good portion...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Nov 29, 20141 min read
Meridian Style Acupuncture for Headache Lecture Available on eLotus.org
As it turns out, my lecture on Elotus.org can be viewed for free online. The title is “Meridian Approach for Treating Headaches &...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Sep 14, 20143 min read
What is Gua Sha?
A Personal Anectode I write this on a Sunday, my day off, and boy do I need a day off! The past week had been hectic, with both my wife...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Aug 3, 20142 min read
Spring Onion for Common Cold in Chinese Medicine
Common Herbs for the Common Cold I was resting after clinic last Thursday afternoon when I received a text message from my friend Dr....
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Jul 20, 20143 min read
Acupuncture For Sleep Deprivation
Spleen 6 Sanyinjiao Spleen 6 Sanyinjiao is traditionally known for genitourinary and menstrual disorders. However, one of it’s less...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Jul 13, 20144 min read
Ancient Chinese Medicine Books: Shang Han Lun
The Classics Series Continues I had previously written a brief article introducing the Huangdi Neijing last year. (link) As one may...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Mar 16, 20144 min read
Li Dong Yuan and the Treatise of the Spleen and Stomach (Pi Wei Lun)
Different Strokes for Different Folks Many of those not familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine have the impression that Chinese...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Mar 10, 20141 min read
Chinese Dietary Therapy: Foods for Tonsillitis
Acute Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is a condition where a bacterial infection has caused not only the usual symptoms of sore throat, but the...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Feb 28, 20141 min read
Chinese Dietary Therapy: Foods that Tonify
Chinese Dietary Therapy I have often said that Chinese materia medica is an extension of Chinese dietary habits. A cursory examination...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Feb 6, 20141 min read
Dr. Philip Shows Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs on Solar Daybreak
Video cameras have recorded Dr. Philip Tan-Gatue leaving Solar News Hostess Pat Fernandez black and blue. With cupping. Watch and see for...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Feb 5, 20141 min read
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine on MedTalk
Last January 28, Dr. Stanley Chua and myself were featured on Solar News Channel’s show “MedTalk”. It was actually already my second...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Jan 21, 20142 min read
Coffee In Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Dr. Eddie Concepcion is one of my heroes in this profession. Kind, humble, witty, clever, and a pretty darned good physician and...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Dec 19, 20133 min read
Frankincense in Chinese Medicine
Frankincense History The Wise Men who gave the infant Jesus gifts certainly knew what they were doing. Their choice of gifts were more...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Nov 12, 20133 min read
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Pediatrics: Qian Yi
“The Biggest Lie in the History of Medicine” “THIS WON’T HURT A BIT!” How many times have we heard our pediatricians say that to us as...
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Philip Niño Tan-Gatue
Oct 27, 20134 min read
Ancient Chinese Medicine Books: Huangdi Neijing
Unlike some other forms of so-called alternative medicine, Chinese Medicine was not born from the experiences of single persons. ...
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