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The Pleasure-Pain Balance and Your Mental Health
What is the pleasure-pain balance, and how does it affect your mental health?
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Feeling Stressed? Take a Few Physiological Sighs
What is the physiological sigh, and how can it help you when you're stressed?
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How Acupuncture Works for Anxiety Based on Modern Science and Traditional Philosophy
A brief overview of the acupuncture mechanisms for anxiety relief.
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How Acupuncture Works for Pain Based On Modern Science and Traditional Philosophy
A brief overview of the acupuncture mechanisms for pain relief.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
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3 Ways to Unlock the Healing Power of Epigenetics According to a Bioengineer Turned Acupuncturist
A brief introduction to epigenetics and 3 actionable methods to harness its healing potential.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
24 min read
Harnessing the Second Brain – 3 Ways to Nurture the Mind-Gut Connection for Optimal Health
An exploration of the "Second Brain" and 3 ways to enhance the gut-brain connection in order to cultivate optimal health and wellness.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
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The Mechanic and the Gardener: Two Perspectives on the Human Body
An exploration of the metaphor of the human being as a machine and as a garden.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
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The Rise Approach to Health
An explanation of our holistic approach to health.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
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The Five Elements According to a Bioengineer Turned Acupuncturist
An introduction to the Five Elements theory and an illustration of how it is applied in clinic.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
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The Mind-Body Connection According to a Bioengineer Turned Acupuncturist
An elucidation of the TCM understanding of the mind-body relationship and an illustration of how we apply this understanding in clinic.
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Preventive Medicine – The True Strength of Eastern Medicine According to an Oncologist
A discussion on the reactive nature of modern medicine and the proactive nature of Eastern medicine.
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Andrew Zeng, AEMP, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)
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What Is Qi? – A Bioengineer Turned Acupuncturist’s Perspective
An exploration of the concept of Qi in the context of classic texts and modern science, and how our understanding of it is applied at Rise.
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The Importance of De-Qi in Acupuncture According to a Bioengineer Turned Acupuncturist
An exploration of De-Qi’s role in achieving the therapeutic effects of acupuncture according to TCM classic texts and modern reseach.
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