The Balancing Point radio show and podcast explains Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai ji, supplements, nutrition, dietary therapy, functional and integrative medicine. Educational and fun. The Balancing Point radio show, podcast and website are for information purposes only. It is not meant to sell anything, or anyone on a particular product, course of action, or way of thinking. By providing information we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating or preventing any disease. We advise that before embarking on any sort of natural treatment regime to seek the advice of a licensed health professional.
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The Balancing Point radio show and podcast explains Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai ji, supplements, nutrition, dietary therapy, functional and integrative medicine. Educational and fun. The Balancing Point radio show, podcast and website are for information purposes only. It is not meant to sell anything, or anyone on a particular product, course of action, or way of thinking. By providing information we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating or preventing any disease. We advise that before embarking on any sort of natural treatment regime to seek the advice of a licensed health professional.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Best Time to Take Apple Cider Vinegar 06:48 Do you need more salt? 10:57 Dangers of Low Sodium 12:33 Research studies and U-Shaped Curves 15:58 Orthostatic hypotension 16:39 Functional range of sodium levels 19:31 Salt conscious culture 21:44 Sodium and adrenal fatigue 23:30 Cortisone, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine 23:56 Aldosterone 25:32 BloodContinueContinue reading "Q&A 6/15/23 Cognitive Function & Sodium"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 06:15 COVID and the aging brain 08:04 British study found that the original virus can impair cognitive ability in a way equivalent to making the brain age by two decades. 13:12 COVID, memory, genes and epigenetics. 17:01 Published article Nature Reviews Genetics, 'people age and have more senescent cells, there areContinueContinue reading "Q&A 6/8/23 COVID and Cognitive Health"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Anxiety and depression has been increasing the past few years. Studies are showing that anxiety has more of an impact on our health than we once thought. Learn the differences between anxiety and depression, the importance of finding help for these issues and different ways others have been able to overcome their anxiety. ContinueContinue reading "Q&A 6/1/23 What To Do About Anxiety"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: When is it best to just live with allergies and keep hiking and gardening eyes water. How can you avoid sepsis if in a hospital, leave quickly? I bought the sweet spot book. I was going over my blood test and realized that I have a 60 on the eGFR range and IContinueContinue reading "Q&A 5/18/23 Allergies, Sepsis & eGFR and Kidney Health"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Discusses antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective they are against bacteria in the body, like staph, effective enough to be substituted for antibiotics? Also, bitters as a GLP-1 agonist. https://youtu.be/XioHJiC3K3I PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Sweet Spot Book Announcement 01:03 Cardiovascular Series Course 02:38 Antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effectiveContinueContinue reading "Q&A 5/11/23 Effectiveness of Antibacterial Herbs & Bitters"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Mercury is one of the 2nd most toxic metals in our environment and can unknowingly be having a great impact on health. Mercury will have an impact on our nerves, hormones, candida and neurological symptoms. https://youtu.be/jfZnLjpji78 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Mercury and Amalgam fillings 07:12 Mercury and nerves 09:51 Hormones and MercuryContinueContinue reading "Q&A 5/4/23 Mercury… The often overlooked cause of not feeling well."
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Eustachian tube dysfunction. Is there something you recommend for hormone replacement for males and females? Toe neuropathy - Signs, symptoms and causes. Please discuss glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. How can we avoid stop cure them when diagnosed? best ways to boost immune system https://youtu.be/OEL2MMWbER4 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Eustachian tube dysfunctionContinueContinue reading "Q&A 4/27/23 Eustachian tube dysfunction, Recommended HRT, Toe Neuropathy, Glaucoma/ Cataracts and Boosting Immune System"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: More research is showing how damaged to the endothelium glycocalyx is the root cause of most cardiovascular diseases. Understand causes and treatments for cardiovascular disease. What the endothelium and endothelial glycocalyx is. Different lifestyle habits that can promote this. The beginning causes of damage to the endothelium. How calcium and calcified arteries contribute. The roleContinueContinue reading "Q&A 4/20/23 Why damaged glycocalyx is at the root cause of most Cardiovascular Diseases"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question regarding benefits of Qi Gong and kidneys, what are the options for menopause and HRT? what can I do for Meniere's disease? Are can I do for neuropathy? What are the benefits of frozen bread? What can I do to help constipation? https://youtu.be/S9xDOjqfQVw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Announcements - Book release 04:44 QiContinueContinue reading "Q&A 4/13/23 Qi Gong & Kidneys, Hormones, Meniere’s Disease, Neuropathy, Frozen Bread and Constipation"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question of a relative who developed a UTI that turned into sepsis while in hospital. Is it possible to have side effects from Melatonin? What is the importance of the mitochondria? Is this article on night shade vegetables correct? Information on upcoming Cardiology classes https://youtu.be/VvTrFdldNAw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Book to be published soonContinueContinue reading "Q&A 4/6/23 UTI and Sepsis, Melatonin and Night Shade Vegetables"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Importance of Fiber 04:55 What is GLP-1 and how to increase it 07:53 Reduces Food Cravings 09:25 How to naturally increase GLP-1 09:40 Glucomannan 09:58 Konjac Mannon 12:52 Guar Gum 14:24 Alpha Linolenic Acid 14:51 Alpha Lipoic Acid 19:03 Chromium 25:09 Resistant Starches 31:55 Is Stevia ok to eat? 34:51 Psyllium FiberContinueContinue reading "Q&A 3/30/23 GLP-1 and Weight Loss"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Understand the importance of healthy bowel movements. How Traditional Chinese Medicine views the large intestines and lungs. Best way to retrain for daily bowel movements. The connection between depression, anxiety, irritability and Constipation. Learn about laxatives and Dementia Risk. How Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture can support constipation. Fiber and supplement recommendation for constipation. https://youtu.be/pr51g6dBluk PODCASTContinueContinue reading "Q&A 3/9/23 All About Constipation"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - Kinesiology testing 09:36 What Chinese herbs would you use to treat an inflammation? 14:37 Berberine 16:56 Scutellarin 21:31 Fish Oil 32:43 Ginger 35:13 Garlic 36:51 Turmeric 38:23 Cardamom 39:52 Green Tea 42:16 Rosemary 42:58 Cinnamon 45:43 Uric Acid 47:00 Antibodies 48:47 The dawn effect 52:19 Recommendation on Green Tea? 53:14 RosemaryContinueContinue reading "Q&A 2/23/23 Rickettsia, Anti-Inflammatory Herbs, Antibodies, Dawn Effect & Green Tea"
https://youtu.be/yJTTBzDok3Q Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Varicose Veins and thoracic aortic aneurysm 06:22 Ways to strengthen and develop blood vessels 06:32 Collagen 07:02 Vitamin C 10:46 Copper 12:45 Blood Clots 13:19 Nattokinase 13:40 Serrapeptase 14:22 Lumbrokinase 16:02 Xue Fu Zhu Yu San Formula 16:46 Weakened heart 17:50 Hard time making decisions and may be depressed 19:33ContinueContinue reading "Q&A 2/16/23 Varicose Veins, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Brain Fog and Night Time Depression"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/MoWj3QhghKE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to createContinueContinue reading "Q&A 2/9/23 Heart Problems, Bleeding Problems, Unexplained Pain and Lyme Disease"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/aludOhfYOgg Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to createContinueContinue reading "Q&A 2/2/23 Bi Syndrome, Pain, Vitamin D, Light Therapy, Hemochromatosis"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/VsblAgKMUlM Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to createContinueContinue reading "Q&A 1/19/23 Transient Global Amnesia, non H-pylori ulcers and Who should do a Liver Cleanse?"
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/kO8jb1d7qF4 Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... https://youtu.be/5arNOnxQWuM https://youtu.be/1n4NLB5PzWI https://youtu.be/ydDVU9l5fPw https://youtu.be/1MYDGQ7yEe0 https://youtu.be/pTGqKjC9zgk https://youtu.be/K0BZIBqk-II https://youtu.be/EHhxjdELdVg https://youtu.be/QKg-yvaPvH0 https://youtu.be/N3nRaymic_E https://youtu.be/TIbK4ykmYKw https://youtu.be/j35s5VxSAsA https://youtu.be/WWpR6Aasj9M https://youtu.be/wa2FoEvusGo https://youtu.be/OiKHG1drWsg https://youtu.be/k2rAKtZMeFQ https://youtu.be/yD8XdoiVf9Y REFERNCES: Coming Soon... https://drjengunter.com/the-menopause-manifesto/ Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks aboutContinueContinue reading "Q&A 1/5/23 Menopause and Traditional Chinese Medicine"
The Balancing Point radio show and podcast explains Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai ji, supplements, nutrition, dietary therapy, functional and integrative medicine. Educational and fun. The Balancing Point radio show, podcast and website are for information purposes only. It is not meant to sell anything, or anyone on a particular product, course of action, or way of thinking. By providing information we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating or preventing any disease. We advise that before embarking on any sort of natural treatment regime to seek the advice of a licensed health professional.
