Composing Chinese Herbal Formulas is not just a matter of adding herbs together. One must realize how the individual herbs work as a unit.

One of the biggest problems in this time of coronavirus mania is the loss of our daily routine.

Fire Needle Technique Fire Needle technique is a special technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture where the needle is...

What is Qi? The Eternal Question What is Qi? Qi is probably the single most misunderstood concept in Eastern culture and traditions. ...

Acupuncture for Varicose Veins I have been asked several times if acupuncture can be used for varicose veins.  So, here I am, my first...

Real Acupuncture Better Than Sham Longtime followers of my blog will note that I have one basic underlying theme covering a good portion...

As it turns out, my lecture on Elotus.org can be viewed for free online.  The title is “Meridian Approach for Treating Headaches  &...

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...

Common Herbs for the Common Cold I was resting after clinic last Thursday afternoon when I received a text message from my friend Dr....

Spleen 6 Sanyinjiao Spleen 6 Sanyinjiao is traditionally known for genitourinary and menstrual disorders.  However, one of it’s less...

The Classics Series Continues I had previously written a brief article introducing the Huangdi Neijing last year.  (link)  As one may...

Different Strokes for Different Folks Many of those not familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine have the impression that Chinese...

Acute Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is a condition where a bacterial infection has caused not only the usual symptoms of sore throat, but the...

Chinese Dietary Therapy I have often said that Chinese materia medica is an extension of Chinese dietary habits.  A cursory examination...

Video cameras have recorded Dr. Philip Tan-Gatue leaving Solar News Hostess Pat Fernandez black and blue. With cupping. Watch and see for...

Last January 28, Dr. Stanley Chua and myself were featured on Solar News Channel’s show “MedTalk”.  It was actually already my second...

Dr. Eddie Concepcion is one of my heroes in this profession.  Kind, humble, witty, clever, and a pretty darned good physician and...

Frankincense History The Wise Men who gave the infant Jesus gifts certainly knew what they were doing. Their choice of gifts were more...

“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...

Unlike some other forms of so-called alternative medicine, Chinese Medicine was not born from the experiences of single persons. ...