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Join Dr. James Mohebali and Brian Huwe in the third and final installment of their interview together. They cover topics that are important to acupuncturists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, doctors, energy workers, and anyone who is interested in making a healing contact with others. They talk about skin-to-skin Contact, needling style, what practitioners experience when they're needling. Brian demystifies the movement of qi (while keeping it pretty mystical!). He also talks about the similarities between teaching and healing, the risks of standardized medicine (both in Ancient China and today), and the difference between rational and empirical knowledge. If you're interested in the Hegelian Dialectic, Epistemology, or the Socratic method, you might find some answers you've been looking for here!
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
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🎤 Check out the podcast — http://classicofdifficulties.buzzsprout.com
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.
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See Part 1 Here: https://youtu.be/WbDDJ8b7PmE
See Part 3 Here Next Week: https://youtu.be/W5EOiw2LA6o
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What does Chinese medicine have to say about psychedelic therapy for trauma, PTSD, and personality disorders? What's the difference between pain and suffering in medicine? Is Chinese medicine the fruition of Aristotle, Galileo, & Newton's natural philosophy? Join Dr. James Mohebali as he interviews his friend and mentor, Brian Huwe, L.Ac., to get to the bottom of some of the difficult questions facing doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and other health practitioners. Brian Huwe is a fellow St. John's College alumnus ("Johnnie") and a fellow student of Jeffrey Yuen. Brian practices acupuncture and herbal medicine outside of Roanoke, VA.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
🎬 Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw/videos
🎤 Check out the podcast — http://classicofdifficulties.buzzsprout.com
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.
DISCLAIMER:
Some links in description may be affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
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Join Dr. James Mohebali as he interviews his friend and mentor, Brian Huwe, L.Ac., to get to the bottom of some of the difficult questions facing doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and other health practitioners. Brian Huwe is a fellow St. John's College alumnus ("Johnnie") and a fellow student of Jeffrey Yuen. Brian practices acupuncture and herbal medicine outside of Roanoke, VA. They talk about the Chinese medical concept of the Heart as the emperor (which Dr. James mentioned in his "Heart is not a Pump" series, part 3). They also talk about different ideas about human nature, whether we should return to nature and aim for primal strength and hold up primal man as an ideal. They also talk about Aristotle, asceticism and fasting, parenthood, and Jeffrey Yuen's description of the primary channels of acupuncture (as they pertain to survival, interaction, and differentiation).
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
🎬 Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw/videos
🎤 Check out the podcast — http://classicofdifficulties.buzzsprout.com
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.
DISCLAIMER:
Some links in description may be affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
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Watch Part 1 Here:
https://youtu.be/VcSkm3LDVw4
COOL STUFF I MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Erwin Schrödinger's "What is Life?" — https://amzn.to/3vyRi1y
J. Mark & Elizabeth J. Barna's "A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition" — https://amzn.to/3MJtuOA
As the Boomer population of America ages, questions about death & dying have come to the forefront of our cultural experience. From books like Atul Gawande's "Being Mortal" to L.S. Dugdale's "The Lost Art of Dying" to Mark & Elizabeth Barna's "A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition," people are trying to reclaim the sacred and die peacefully and beautifully, often in the safety of their own homes. Join Dr. James Mohebali, a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and an Orthodox Christian, as he speaks at the newly formed Holy Cross Orthodox Church Burial Society, the former parish of Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green and Frederica Mathewes-Green, in Baltimore, MD. He guides them through asking the deeper questions about death, dying, and end-of-life medical care, using the paradigm of Chinese Medicine, yin yang, the five elements, so that they can make their medical decisions with autonomy, and with rooting in their deep faith. On the way, Dr. James talks about the foundations of biomedicine in Charles Darwin, the survival of the fittest, evolution, and an alternative possibility in Erwin Schrodinger, the famous quantum physicist responsible for Schrodinger's cat, Other speakers include Fr. John Behr, former dean of St. Vladimir's Seminary, and John Heers, founder of First Things Foundation and host of "Why are We Talking About Rabbits?" podcast.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
🎬 Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw/videos
🎤 Check out the podcast — http://classicofdifficulties.buzzsprout.com
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.
DISCLAIMER:
Some links in description may be affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
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Watch Part 2 Here Next Week: https://youtu.be/dxz1fesg5MA
COOL STUFF I MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Schrödinger's "What is Life?" — https://amzn.to/3vyRi1y
J. Mark & Elizabeth J. Barna's "A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition" — https://amzn.to/3MJtuOA
As the Boomer population of America ages, questions about death and dying have come to the forefront of our cultural experience. From books like Atul Gawande's "Being Mortal" to L.S. Dugdale's "The Lost Art of Dying" to Mark & Elizabeth Barna's "A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition," people are trying to reclaim the sacred and die peacefully and beautifully, often in the safety of their own homes. Join Dr. James Mohebali, a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and an Orthodox Christian, as he speaks at the newly formed Holy Cross Orthodox Church Burial Society, the former parish of Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green and Frederica Mathewes-Green, in Baltimore, MD. He guides them through asking the deeper questions about death, dying, and end-of-life medical care, using the paradigm of Chinese Medicine, yin yang, the five elements, so that they can make their medical decisions with autonomy, and with rooting in their deep faith. Other speakers include Fr. John Behr, former dean of St. Vladimir's Seminary, and John Heers, founder of First Things Foundation and host of "Why are We Talking About Rabbits?" podcast.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
🎬 Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw/videos
🎤 Check out the podcast — http://classicofdifficulties.buzzsprout.com
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.
DISCLAIMER:
Some links in description may be affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
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DR. JAMES' TOP 3 LIVER RECIPES:
Liver Stir Fry with Chinese Chives — https://bit.ly/3KYCNsU
Chopped Liver (Dr. James' Wife's Favorite!) — https://bit.ly/36CYno4
Liver Ragu — https://bit.ly/3u8L0Us
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Join Dr. James as we go on the first inaugural "Classic of Difficulties" road trip! Dr. James and Francesca are off to the Arnold Sports Festival 2022, where olympic weightlifters, strongman, bodybuilders, arm wrestlers, medieval grapplers, and many other athletes will be testing their might! Francesca, nationally ranked olympic weightlifter, former crossfit athlete, hardcore health and nutrition lover, and all around awesome person is competing at the USA weightlifting North American Open Series 1. She'll be competing alongside Mattie Rogers, Kate Nye, and other Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. And Dr. James Mohebali, her friend, doctor of acupuncture, Chinese tui na bodyworker, and herbalist, is along for the ride. Between Francesca's awesome coaches at Project Lift, her physical therapist and his dry-needling, her adaptogenic herbal routine, and her pre-competition massages and treatments from Dr. James, Francesca is lifting harder than ever before! Learn about her story, and follow them on the road to the Arnold Sports Festival 2022.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
🎬 Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw/videos
COOL STUFF I MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Project Lift (with Chelsea and Drew Dillon) — https://www.project-lift.org/
Antifragile Physical Therapy (with Wesley Miller) — https://www.antifragilept.com/
Arnold Sports Festival — https://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/
🎤 Check out the podcast — http://classicofdifficulties.buzzsprout.com
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.
DISCLAIMER:
Some links in description may be affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
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John Heers does international aid. John throws great parties. Both can help you heal from your trauma, depression, and isolation.
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John Heers is the co-founder of an international aid organization, First Things Foundation, based off the Peace Corps model, that sends young people to five different countries to immerse themselves fully and completely in these cultures in order to attempt to offer genuine, humble, and meaningful aid to the people that need it most. In the course of his work, John has seen tremendous healing happen both in the individuals that commit themselves to this kind of work, and in the communities that his organization serves. John is also a seasoned Tamada, the head of the table at the Georgian supra (aka keipi). These lively feasts involve toasting, wine, and form deep, long-lasting bonds that are so uncommon in the modern age. Join Dr. James Mohebali for "Classic of Difficulties" first interview with John Heers, where we find profound answers about health, disease, and healing in some unexpected places. We learn about the healing potential inside of international aid work, both for the communities and for the aid workers, and about how coming to the communal table can create vulnerability, intimacy, and communion. Heal yourself, heal your marriage, heal your community—all while having fun with your friends!
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
🎬 Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw/videos
COOL STUFF I MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Keipi Restaurant — https://bit.ly/3FOYRDK
First Things Foundation — https://bit.ly/3cTv8gr
John Heers' "Why Are We Talking About Rabbits" Podcast — https://bit.ly/3CWbxH5
A big thank you goes out from Dr. James to Jeffrey Yuen, without whom this show would not have been possible.
MUSIC CREDIT:
"Let Yourself Be Huge" — Cloudkicker (under Creative Commons license) — https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/track/let-yourself-be-huge
A big thanks to u/Daoist_Hermit for the intro music clip.Support the Show.
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John Heers does international aid. John throws great parties. Both can help you heal from your trauma, depression, and isolation.
💪 Support our channel! — http://patreon.com/classicofdifficulties
John Heers is the co-founder of an international aid organization, First Things Foundation, based off the Peace Corps model, that sends young people to five different countries to immerse themselves fully and completely in these cultures in order to attempt to offer genuine, humble, and meaningful aid to the people that need it most. In the course of his work, John has seen tremendous healing happen both in the individuals that commit themselves to this kind of work, and in the communities that his organization serves. John is also a seasoned Tamada, the head of the table at the Georgian supra (aka keipi). These lively feasts involve toasting, wine, and form deep, long-lasting bonds that are so uncommon in the modern age. Join Dr. James Mohebali for "Classic of Difficulties" first interview with John Heers, where we find profound answers about health, disease, and healing in some unexpected places. We learn about the healing potential inside of international aid work, both for the communities and for the aid workers, and about how coming to the communal table can create vulnerability, intimacy, and communion. Heal yourself, heal your marriage, heal your community—all while having fun with your friends!
🔔 Subscribe for more 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzqmnRkGkUJF8HQYZ8gifw?sub_confirmation=1
"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
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COOL STUFF I MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Keipi Restaurant — https://bit.ly/3FOYRDK
First Things Foundation — https://bit.ly/3cTv8gr
John Heers' "Why Are We Talking About Rabbits" Podcast — https://bit.ly/3CWbxH5
📬 Want to hear about our newest projects? Join our mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/cf27a4c6e683/difficult-questionseasy-decision
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The drugs don't work...and people are searching for a solution. But are the vitamins and supplements just as bad as the drugs?
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People everywhere are trying to turn away from big pharma, and take control of their health using natural and naturally derived substances. From nootropics, to psychotropics, to herbal medicine, people are waking up to the possibilities. But what if some of the new solutions are just as bad as the drugs? Join Dr. James Mohebali as we take a look at some more issues that relate to the use and overuse of pharmaceuticals, and use modern clinical experience paired with ancient medical theory to examine the new field of nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Covering topics ranging from L-theanine, green tea and getting tea drunk, to curcumin and turmeric, and to the difference between generic and brand name pharmaceuticals, Dr. James guides us through the tough questions facing us as we interact with the very lucrative and popular field of nutraceuticals.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
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Get sick... Go to your doctor... Get some pills... You know the drill. But is there a better way?
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Prescription drugs are the most common way that people treat, prevent, and manage disease. But are they bad for you? What about all those "natural" vitamins, minerals, supplements, and nutraceuticals? Are they bad for you too? Join Dr. James Mohebali as we take a look at some of the issues that surround the prescribing and consumption of pharmaceuticals, and the issues that Big Pharma (and Whole Foods!) doesn't want you to know about.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
Like what you're hearing? 💪Support our channel! 💪
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Still have questions about sex? From guilt & shame, to childbirth, to horny ghosts, you'll find your answers here.
Sex is one of the biggest topics in the modern age, and one of the most divisive. Join Dr. James Mohebali to take a Chinese medical perspective on sex, and see how a deep understanding of our bodies can reveal deep spiritual truths about the nature of people, and the nature of sex.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
Like what you're hearing? 💪Support our channel! 💪
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Sex: People like having it. But what if it's actually bad for you?
Sex is one of the biggest topics in the modern age, and one of the most divisive. Join Dr. James Mohebali to take a Chinese medical perspective on sex, and see how a deep understanding of our bodies can reveal deep spiritual truths about the nature of people, and the nature of sex.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
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Circulation is more complicated than you thought! Between the Heart and the Pericardium, Chinese medicine has a lot to say about blood.
Running an empire can be a complex task! In Chinese medicine, the functions of the heart are divided between two separate organs, the Heart and the Pericardium. But, as with all of the organs in Chinese medicine, the functioning of the body is a springboard for a deeper discussion into mental health, spirituality, and more. Join Dr. James Mohebali as we look at trauma, PTSD, Game of Thrones, Varys, the emperor & the eunuch, and of course sex, drugs, and rock & roll, in order to understand the deeper meaning of the Heart organ, so that we understand what it really means when we have a broken heart. Touching on blood stasis, stillbirth, complex and chronic illnesses, birth trauma, the contributions of John Shen and Leon Hammer, Freudian views of children, and the difference between agape love and eros love, this episode tries to get to the heart of the issue.
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"Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond" is a new podcast and YouTube channel by Dr. James Mohebali, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
We try to ask difficult questions from both a philosophical and a practical perspective about medicine, health, alternative medicine, and everything in between. We hope to deepen the conversation about medicine, taking it beyond the questions of "what's good" and "what's bad," instead trying to figure out what philosophies and assumptions underlie our approaches to medicine, so that we can begin to understand what's really at stake when we think about our health and wellness.
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"Heart Shock" by Ross Rosen
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Take a practical and surprisingly philosophical look at how to go Earthing, and what's behind our decisions about footwear.
Earthing/Grounding is a new, effective method devised by Clint Ober, written about in "Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!" Influenced by Arthur Firstenburg and "The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life," Clint found a simple solution, both inexpensive and freely available to everyone—get your feet in the dirt! But is being barefoot the best way to do it? Or is traditional footwear, like leather moccasins, a better option? What about the new, specially devised earthing sandals, like EarthRunners? Join Dr. James Mohebali as we take a look at the options, based on his own experience with the different methods, and based on a philosophical and historical perspective. On the way, we examine barefoot walking and barefoot running, zero-rise footwear, how structural health might affect chronic disease like Alzheimer's, Ancient Greeks, the New Testament, slavery, Qigong, man's relationship to nature, the perils of concrete and modern materials, the benefit of natural materials like leather, and the esoteric Chinese medical anatomy of the foot.
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Shoes & Shoecare
Moose Hide Double Sole Moccasins from Moccasins Canada
Moccasins Canada US website
Mink oil for leather care
Saddle soap for leather care
Earthrunners Earthing sandals
Books
"Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!" by Clint Ober
"The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life" by Arthur Firstenburg
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Chinese herbal foot patch for detox and insomnia
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Earthing is a new, effective method of maintaining and improving health...But how does it work? And what if the theory is wrong?
Earthing/Grounding is a new, effective method devised by Clint Ober, written about in "Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!" Influenced by Arthur Firstenburg and "The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life," Clint found a simple solution, both inexpensive and freely available to everyone—get your feet in the dirt! The results are great—but does the theory check out? And if electron transfer isn't an adequate explanation, then what does that mean for us? Join Dr. James Mohebali as we take a philosophical and historical look at the theories behind Earthing, in order to understand how our own biases can influence our decision as to what makes a good theory. Along the way, we take a look at Faraday, Maxwell, Thomson, the electron; World War II, Dr. Yoshio Manaka, Ion Pumping Cords, Japanese acupuncture; empiricism, new methods of treatment, like black tourmaline, Q-link, and shungite; and how our current theories might not be enough to understand the world around us.
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"Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!" by Clint Ober
"The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life" by Arthur Firstenburg
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Can't find a clean shirt? BUY A NEW ONE — 👕Classic of Difficulties Merch 👕In this live talk given at the First Things Foundation 2021 Summit, Dr. James Mohebali talks to an audience of First Things Fieldworkers, who spend two years overseas, fully immersed in the culture and lives of the people they're trying to help. He leads us through the deeper meaning behind the acupuncture channels, and how the channels can help us understand the difficulties of being in unfamiliar circumstances, and process of personal transformation. The Chinese body clock guides our journey, and, ultimately, we find out that crisis and trauma might be a good thing.
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First Things Foundation — www.first-things.org
Views expressed in this video are the views of Dr. James Mohebali and "Classic of Difficulties." They do not purport to express the views or perspectives of First Things Foundation, or any of its members
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Electromagnetic fields—THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! What do they mean for your health? How can we use Chinese Medicine to understand them?
Electromagnetic fields are a major health concern in the 20th and 21st century. Never before experienced by mankind, the dense electromagnetic haze has become the defining feature of the modern age. How can we use an ancient medicine to understand this modern problem? What can you do about EMF sensitivity? What are some acupuncture treatments that can help? Join Dr. James Mohebali as we try to find answers to these important questions. On the way, we look at Euclid's geometry, deductive vs. inductive reasoning, modern integrative medicine, yin and yang, the six stages, acupuncture channel theory, stress, the brain, New York City vs. the Deep South, the Budwig diet, and more.
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Dr. James's second interview on WAWTAR — https://youtu.be/h4l6LW-P-gw
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Vegan? Carnivore? Who's right and who's wrong? Is meat evil? Or is it necessary for your health?
Join Dr. James Mohebali as we take a deep dive into the positives and the negatives of a plant-based diet, and the possible spiritual consequences from meat consumption.
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ZUO YUE ZI/SITTING THE MONTH BOOKS
"The Postpartum Recovery Plan: How to Adapt the Ancient Practice of Zuo Yue Zi to Your Patients" by Dr. Lia Andrews — This is an excellent book, with lots of very tasty recipes. The book is very detailed, and geared at practitioners—but the recipes are accessible for anyone. My #1 book for organ meat recipes (mostly liver and kidney).
"Zuo Yue Zi: An American Mother's Guide to Chinese Postpartum Recovery" by Guang Ming Whitley — A very nice little book written from one mother to another. It gives a great overall sense of the practice of Zuo Yue Zi, and has great images detailing helpful, gentle postpartum exercises.
"Sitting Moon: A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation after Pregnancy" by Dr. Daoshing Ni and Jessica Chen — A great book that is written by very knowledgable two practitioners of Chinese medicine, but geared towards patients and laypeople with no knowledge of Chinese medical theory. The most comprehensive introduction available for laypeople. Good recipes too!
"The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother" by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Melisa Belger — A very stylish and modern approach to traditional postpartum recovery. It has great information about different traditional cultures and their practices. A beautiful book with lots of useful information. Aimed at and written for the modern woman.
ULTRA NOURISHING SOUP RECIPES
Silkie Chicken Soup Recipe
An Herbal Pill Version of Silkie Chicken, to fit into your hectic life
Pork Foot and Peanut Soup Recipe
Herbs for a Postpartum Recovery Soup
"Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings" — The source of the story of Zahhak, the snake-shouldered king. This 10th century epic poem details the history, genealogy, and mythology of the Persian people.
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We all want to be the best at what we do. But how do we get there? We look at some of the best to learn their secrets.
Chinese medicine and Chinese martial arts—like shaolin kung fu, ba gua zhang, xing yi chuan—are all known for their sages and their masters. Many of us dream of being able to study with someone who is truly a master. Unfortunately, traditional apprenticeship has been on the decline during the 20th and 21st centuries. What can we learn by looking at great masters in music, medicine, cuisine, and more? How can we understand more about ourselves, our trades, and our arts by looking at them?
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Joe Hollis' YouTube Channel (Mountain Gardens) — https://www.youtube.com/user/mountaingardens
Joe Hollis' Website (Mountain Gardens) — https://www.mountaingardensherbs.com/
Thor Sigstedt's Ranch Website — https://www.adventuretrailsranch.com/
Davie504's YouTube channel
Some of my favorites from Davie504's bass solos — https://youtu.be/wuO6GM5XDjc?t=285
https://youtu.be/09hWCkA2mNg
Fuchsia Dunlop's "Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking"
Fuchsia Dunlop's "The Food of Sichuan"
Fuchsia Dunlop's "Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province"
Fuchsia Dunlop's "Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China"
Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's "Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking"
Najmieh Batmanglij's "Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies"
Najmieh Batmanglij's "Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes & Kitchen Secrets"
Najmieh Batmanglij's "Joon: Persian Cooking Made Simple"
Li Dong Yuan's "Treatise on the Spleen & Stomach" (Source text for Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang)
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