Philip Niño Tan-GatueFeb 25, 20215 minHow Chinese Herbal Formulas are Put TogetherComposing Chinese Herbal Formulas is not just a matter of adding herbs together. One must realize how the individual herbs work as a unit.
Philip Niño Tan-GatueMay 28, 20202 minAcupuncture for Coronavirus and COVID-19 induced Stress and AnxietyOne of the biggest problems in this time of coronavirus mania is the loss of our daily routine.
Philip Niño Tan-GatueApr 22, 20171 minFire Needle Technique: Acupuncture Archives Episode 3Fire Needle Technique Fire Needle technique is a special technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture where the needle is...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueApr 10, 20171 minWhat is Qi? Acupuncture Archives Episode 2What is Qi? The Eternal Question What is Qi? Qi is probably the single most misunderstood concept in Eastern culture and traditions. ...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueFeb 15, 20153 minAcupuncture for Varicose VeinsAcupuncture for Varicose Veins I have been asked several times if acupuncture can be used for varicose veins. So, here I am, my first...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueDec 9, 20142 minAcupuncture Study on Heart Rate Variability Proves True Acupuncture Better Than ShamReal Acupuncture Better Than Sham Longtime followers of my blog will note that I have one basic underlying theme covering a good portion...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueNov 29, 20141 minMeridian Style Acupuncture for Headache Lecture Available on eLotus.orgAs it turns out, my lecture on Elotus.org can be viewed for free online. The title is “Meridian Approach for Treating Headaches &...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueSep 14, 20143 minWhat 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...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueAug 3, 20142 minSpring Onion for Common Cold in Chinese MedicineCommon Herbs for the Common Cold I was resting after clinic last Thursday afternoon when I received a text message from my friend Dr....
Philip Niño Tan-GatueJul 20, 20143 minAcupuncture For Sleep DeprivationSpleen 6 Sanyinjiao Spleen 6 Sanyinjiao is traditionally known for genitourinary and menstrual disorders. However, one of it’s less...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueJul 13, 20144 minAncient Chinese Medicine Books: Shang Han LunThe Classics Series Continues I had previously written a brief article introducing the Huangdi Neijing last year. (link) As one may...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueMar 16, 20144 minLi 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...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueMar 9, 20141 minChinese Dietary Therapy: Foods for TonsillitisAcute Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is a condition where a bacterial infection has caused not only the usual symptoms of sore throat, but the...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueFeb 27, 20141 minChinese Dietary Therapy: Foods that TonifyChinese Dietary Therapy I have often said that Chinese materia medica is an extension of Chinese dietary habits. A cursory examination...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueFeb 6, 20141 minDr. Philip Shows Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs on Solar DaybreakVideo cameras have recorded Dr. Philip Tan-Gatue leaving Solar News Hostess Pat Fernandez black and blue. With cupping. Watch and see for...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueFeb 5, 20141 minAcupuncture and Chinese Medicine on MedTalkLast January 28, Dr. Stanley Chua and myself were featured on Solar News Channel’s show “MedTalk”. It was actually already my second...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueJan 21, 20142 minCoffee In Traditional Chinese Medicine PerspectiveDr. Eddie Concepcion is one of my heroes in this profession. Kind, humble, witty, clever, and a pretty darned good physician and...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueDec 19, 20133 minFrankincense in Chinese MedicineFrankincense History The Wise Men who gave the infant Jesus gifts certainly knew what they were doing. Their choice of gifts were more...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueNov 11, 20133 minAcupuncture 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...
Philip Niño Tan-GatueOct 26, 20134 minAncient Chinese Medicine Books: Huangdi NeijingUnlike some other forms of so-called alternative medicine, Chinese Medicine was not born from the experiences of single persons. ...