Chinese Medicine Podcast

Dedicated to helping people understand Chinese Medicine, The Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Herbalist and Acupuncturist, Marie Hopkinson. Marie appreciates your reviews :) The Chinese Medicine Podcast (CMP) started out in 2013 just as a a way for Marie to share the self help aspects of Chinese medicine with her own patients via youtube, but soon found that people all over the world were watching and benefiting from Marie's Chinese medicine videos, and now we're on audio too!

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Episodes

The mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Two Intro

Creativity, Life Purpose & the mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Intro A new series on the connections of our mind-body through the Chinese medicine framework. This series will explore more about: - Liver Qi Stagnation and how it affects our creativity - What elements/ organs drive life purpose - how can we increase effectiveness of mental health through our physical body - looking at mental health through the 5 element lens. - sleep needs in different seasons - how lifestyle...

Dec 19, 2019•3 min•Season 2Ep. 1

What is Spleen Energy Deficiency ? Explaining Chinese Medicine with Marie Hopkinson

Spleen Qi Xu - Spleen energy deficiency is a very common TCM diagnosis, In this video I will help explain what it is from both a classical Chinese medicine perspective of a weakness of the earth element and the TCM concepts. This video covers aspects of healthy and unhealthy Spleen qi / function and spleen dampness. what happens when he Earth gets overwhelmed with water? Dampness or water logged earth energy. Common symptoms of Spleen energy deficiency (Spleen Qi Xu) can be bloating, diarrhea, g...

Nov 26, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Stop Inflammation with foods - Talking nutrition & Chinese medicine with Dr Ben Latto O'Brien (TCM doctor)

Talking inflammation and pain, eye health and Dr Ben's amazing journey into becoming a Chinese Medicine practitioner after a life changing surgery gone wrong. In today's episode we discuss inflammation, Pain, Turmeric & Eye Health are key topics we talk about with Dr Ben who also studied a degree in Nutrition. Tumeric - how much, how often and how to make it's active ingredients more available in the body. We also talk about Dr Ben's special interest in eye health and keeping your eyes healt...

Oct 25, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Acupressure Points that stop headache pain with Dr Marie Hopkinson (Acupuncturist)

Dr Marie Hopkinson, Acupuncturist shows you how to find and use different pressure points to stop headache pain instantly and reduce headaches over time. This episode can be watched on youtube as a video (for full point demonstration) at Chinese Medicine Podcast youtube channel. Pressure point massage can be a natural, drug-free pain relief method. If you are unsure of the cause of your headaches or migraines, please seek advice from your health care practitioner. Headaches can be a symptom of a...

Oct 10, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Welcome listeners

Thanks for joining the podcast, great to see it really growing, This is a quick update about the Chinese Medicine Podcast to let you know what's happening and where we are going.

Sep 25, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6

What is Five Element Acupuncture? with Jessica Kennedy (Acupuncturist)

I'm joined by 5 Element expert, Jessica Kennedy who was trained in the UK, in a unique style of Chinese medicine called "Five Element Acupuncture" - so lets find out what is 5 Element Acupuncture and how it might be able to help you find out more about yourself - mentally, physically and emotionally. We talk about the differences in the 5 elements, what are the constructions of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. what happens during a consultation / treatment in 5 element acupuncture, how that m...

Sep 21, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Healthy digestion & Stomach Qi with Dr Jason Chong (Oriental Medicine Practitioner)

Jason Chong is an experienced Acupuncturist and Herbalist, working in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about ways patients can increase digestive health through stomach channel massage, food choices and better awareness of what's going into our body. Stomach Qi is associated with the Earth element (paired with Spleen energy) in Chinese medicine and in a more western understanding gut health, the mind-gut connection and promotion of harmony and health in our body through ensuring all aspects of food...

Sep 12, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Chinese medicine for Children - Interview with Dr Holly Carruthers (CM Dr)

Can kids have acupuncture?What natural remedies can parents try for a babies constipation, children's health problems like abdominal pain and other issues that commonly affect children. Today I'm joined by expert Dr Holly Carruthers (Chinese medicine doctor) who's Perth based clinic centers around Chinese medicine for Children - babies and children of all ages. Holly Shares some useful home remedies parents can try to alleviate digestive symptoms and promote digestive and general health as well ...

Sep 09, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3

What is Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr Abbie (Acupuncturist) - EPISODE 2

I'm joined by Cosmetic Acupuncturist, Dr Abbie, of Zhong Centre Melbourne for a very interesting chat about the difference between acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture. What about dermal fillers, Botox and standard cosmetic procedures vs acupuncture? How does acupuncture work for wrinkles or lines on the face? Lets find out with industry expert, Dr Abbie. If you are new to the channel, welcome and, don't forget to subscribe! The Chinese Medicine podcast is now available on major podcast applicat...

Aug 23, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Safety & Quality of Herbs with Dr Simon Feeney - EPISODE ONE

I'm joined by industry expert, Dr Simon J Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) discussing important issues about Chinese Herbs in the western world. Whats Really in your herbs? Does growing a plant in a particular place make a difference ? What about animal cruelty practices in Chinese Medicine ? We discuss all these things and more. 00:00:58 - Simon's background getting into the herbal medicine industry. Concern for the industry of Chinese herbs - looking for quality and safety, environment, hea...

Aug 19, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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