Apr 26, 2021 by Jason Gauruder
Categories: Chinese Medicine , Educational , Herbal Medicine , Information
It is unknown when humans first started to eat or boil various parts of plants specifically for medicinal benefit, but we do know that every culture across the globe has through its history had a similar focus on using the natural world for health benefits. From the ancient Egyptians to the Native Americans and even […]
Mar 16, 2021 by Jason Gauruder
Categories: Acupuncture
Acupuncture has become the most popular technique of Chinese Medicine available in the US. Its applications have become broad and like other parts of the medicine have changed over time. In my clinic, acupuncture is most frequently used for pain, Musculo-skeletal dysfunction, neuropathic problems, and helping with internal symptoms like sinusitis, acid reflux, and women’s […]
Jan 17, 2021 by Jason Gauruder
Categories: Chinese Medicine , Educational , Information , Pulse Diagnosis
Part II: Pulse Diagnosis We have all had our pulses checked at a physical in a doctor’s office. They check your beats against a clock to make sure the beats are consistent and the pulse is not beating too fast or slow. That is generally all there is to it. However, the radial artery in […]
Nov 19, 2020 by Jason Gauruder
Categories: Chinese Medicine , Educational , Information , News
The Yellow Emperor’s Canon and Foundations of Chinese Medical Theory Part I / 4 part series When we think of the health sciences we think of biology as the foundation where students build their knowledge to learn about physiology and anatomy so they may understand what makes a body healthy or sick. Likewise, the ancient […]
Nov 5, 2020 by Jason Gauruder
Categories: Acupuncture , Chinese Medicine , Educational , Information , News
Introduction to a 4 Part Series: Explaining Chinese Medicine Theory, Acupuncture, Pulse Diagnosis & Herbs Growing up in Michigan with a standard Western education I completely understand the confusion when first trying to understand Chinese concepts, especially those that are as old as the ancient Greeks. Trying to educate patients on Chinese Medicine is a […]
Oct 8, 2020 by Jason Gauruder
Categories: Acupuncture , Chinese Medicine , Educational , Information
I am often asked how I got into Chinese Medicine as a profession. The short answer is a series of accidents that aligned with my academic interests. The long answer is twenty years of navigating what I really wanted to do with my time. I always knew I wanted to help my fellow humans, and […]