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North American deer anterler and Lu Rong

Has anyone tried or heard of practitioners using North American white tailed deer, moose, elk or other North American deer-like antlers as a substitute for Lu Rong to tonify kidney Yang. I've got some access to some and want to know if anyone has any experience.
Thanks
Kaleb
Nausea in pregnancy and Zi Shi Ying

Hang in their because this is a bit convoluted. I was doing some research on nausea in pregnancy and came across a line in Bensky on Zi Shi Ying stating that it supresses the abnormal rising ascent of Penetrating vessel Qi (Convenient Reader of Materia Medica by Zhang Bing-Cheng".
Man & Pregnancy: week 15 & the triple screen

The triple screen test is a maternal blood screening test that looks for three specific substances: AFP, hCG, and Estriol. The triple screen test is performed between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy.
AFP: alpha-fetoprotein is a protein that is produced by the fetus.
hCG: human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced within the placenta
Hakomi: essential tool for TCM?

About the Method: Hakomi is based on the idea that much of our everyday suffering is unnecessary and is produced by unconscious beliefs that are irrelevant, untrue, or out of date. The method is designed to bring these limiting or wrong ideas into consciousness. Hakomi is a method of assisted self-study and discovery.
Man & Pregnancy: week 14

WOW, just got back from the midwifes office and heard the little bears heartbeat on the little doppler ultrasound machine...so cool and thus marks the end of the profoundly fear filled first trimester, WHEW.
E-FONG™ Herb Granules Agents and Distributors in US
I am trying to locate E-FONG™ agents in the US who supply single herb in "dispensable" sachets to practitioners. If you would know and provide the information here I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
jlanderson345
Blood Stasis Signs & Symptoms

dark complexion, purple lips, fixed stabbing pain that may be worse at night, abdominal masses that do not move, purple nails, purple petechiae, purple venules, dark blood, purple tongue, purple distended sublingual veins, dark clotted blood, painful periods, purple lips, stabbing/pricking pain in the chest, dark stool.
Man & Pregnancy: Week 12

Saw father in law for the first time since the pregnant thing happened. He is so happy, something special between daughters and fathers, so cute! Went well, and I told father that I would do everything in my power to take care of his daughter and grandchild, it was caught on film, cherished moment that meant a lot to my queen!
Pro D course in Toronto in Fall

Hey Lorne
I am writing to encourage you to hold a Pro-D course in Toronto in the fall.
Kaleb
Man & Pregnancy: week 11

My queen is starting to have more days without nausea, more good food trickling back into life. Life changes are setting in, yes, I have started to do the big budget, make sure mama and baby will be ok. A 4 door car?
Recent Comments on CMT

In response to our members requests, CMT has now included a block in the right hand column of the site titled "Recent Comments' which lists posts that have been commented on most recently, makes sense right ! This is a way to quickly check in on the latest chit-chat. Thanx for your input on helping us improve your CMT experience.
Human Resources: managing your staff

Successful management of your clinic staff may very well be the absolute key to the success of your business. My thoughts are that first you find the right people, then your business will grow more than you could ever expect. Although, please note, that even the right people have needs, wants, visions, and emotions.
Man & Pregnancy: week 10

My Queen thinks that she is showing already,...I think she still looks exactly the same, fabulous as always! Her jeans have started to fit a little tighter. Guys, no matter what, it is imperative to always be affirming her beauty. She will start talking more about getting fat, so, even as a preventative, let her know regularly that she is the most beautiful woman you have ever seen.
Constipation in first trimestre

I have a IVF patient who is 8 weeks pregnant and suffering from fairly severe probably progesterone induced constipation. The acupuncture and herbs and nutrition advice I am giving her are not working that well. She is generally Blood deficient, with Qi stagnation and some heat. I am reluctant to hit her too hard with herbs (eg. da huang). Any body have experience with using herbs for this?
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