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Pao Zhi: The Art of Preparing Chinese Herbs

Herbs and Botanicals
The different methods of preparing traditional Chinese medicine herbs
Two old kettles boiling on the stove

Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine Organ Based Philosophy

Chinese Medicine Basics
TCM view of organs on overall health differs from western medicine
internal organs model for chinese medicine

An Overview of Acupuncture

Chinese Medicine Basics
A TCM therapy to balance qi (chi)
​Acupuncture needles placed on the back with practitioner hand visible

Overview of Philosophy and Approach of Naturopathic Skin Therapies

Naturopathy Basics
Naturopathic medicine involves a natural approach to medical treatment
Food and herbs for naturopathic skin therapy

What Is the Difference Between Homeopathy and Naturopathy?

Naturopathy Basics
Naturopathy is NOT the same thing as Homeopathy
Bottles of homeopathic medicine

Naturopathic Medicine Primer

Naturopathy Basics
Naturopathic medicine focuses on the innate healing capabilities of the body.
Naturopathic schematic of the skin

Acupressure: Benefits for Your Mind and Skin

Chinese Medicine Basics
Expand your knowledge of the art of self-massage with acupressure
acupressure point on foot

Western Medicine Primer

Medicine Basics
Modern allopathic dermatology plants itself in evidence-based medicine.
Western overview of skin and western skin schematic

Skin Scraping (KOH and Mineral Oil Preparation)

Diagnosis and Details
Skin scrapings are used to diagnose fungal and parasitic infections
microscope-slide-research-lab-closeup​

Traditional Chinese Medicine Primer

Chinese Medicine Basics
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic medical system that dates back over 3,000 years.
Traditional Chinese medicine skin summary and skin schematic

What is Balneotherapy?

Naturopathy Basics
​How does balneotherapy help the skin   
people bathing in hot springs

What Is a Shave Biopsy?

Medicine Basics
Shave biopsies are used to sample the skin 
​Gloved hand holding a scalpel

What Is Cupping?

Chinese Medicine Basics
Cupping is an an ancient therapy
Cupping devices arranged upside down

Overview and Background of Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda Basics
Ayurveda is derived from Sanskrit and is the combination of Ayu (life in Sanskrit) and Veda (knowledge in Sanskrit).
Ayurvedic approach to the skin and skin schematic

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Nail Health

Nails
Nail health in Traditional Chinese Medicine depends on the harmony of the entire body, especially the liver
nail health TCM perspective