Craig Williams studied Chinese medicine and Western herbs with Michael Tierra before pursing a master's degree in Oriental medicine. He studied at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in New Mexico. While there, he also studied TCM diagnosis privately with Ping Chen, author of a well-known book on diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to his studies in traditional Chinese medicine, he studied ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico.
Mr. Williams finished his master's degree at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and undertook a private tutorial in ayurveda with Dr. David Frawley shortly thereafter. He currently operates a private practice in Austin, Texas, specializing in gynecology. He also serves as a clinic supervisor at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Craig is a certified East West Herbalist and is an approved tutor for students at the East West School of Herbology.
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Previous Articles
Bi Syndromes and Inflammation
December 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 12)
Anxiety and Deficiency
October 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 10)
Case Study: Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang – A Vision of Hope
August 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 8)
Post-COVID Cough: Case Study
April 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 4)
Nutrition for the Lungs: Winter Foods
February 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 2)
The Breath of Life: Herbal Formulas for Lasting Immune Support
December 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 12)
Herbal Formulas for the "New" SAD
October 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)
The Circulation of Life
August 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
The Perfect Fit for the Perfect Pattern
June 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 06)
Digestion and Motivation: Four-Point Combinations to Address the Connection
March 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 03)
Joint Pain: Think Outside the Box
February 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
Two Cases, Two Herbs
October 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
Sleep as Medicine: Resting the Heart
September 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 09)
Surviving Summer: Acupoint Combinations
July 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 07)
Preparing for Summer: Calming the Fire
June 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 06)
Springing Forward: Unique Applications of the Four Gates
May 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 05)
Essential Points for Winter Pain
March 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
Back Shu / Front Mu: Simple Solutions
January 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
Sleep as Medicine: Essential Formulas
December 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
Down to Earth: Nourishing Point Prescriptions to Help Patients During the Fall and Winter Months
November 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 11)
Investing in Immunity: Key Formulas
October 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 10)
Digestive Harmony: Point Combinations
September 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
Investing in Health: Point Combinations to Calm the Mind, Boost Qi and Awaken Hope
July 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 07)
Flexible Thinking: A Clinical Case Study Using Herbal Medicine
June 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 06)
Winter Roots – The Flow of Life
January 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
Your Most Important Patient Conversation This Holiday Season: Mindful Eating
December 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
Falling Into Place: Key Herbal Formulas to Help Support the Immune System
October 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 10)
Summer Solutions: Managing Heat
July 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 07)
Considerations in Managing Chronic Pain: Local Points Are the Beginning, Not the End
March 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 03)
Empowering Winter Health: At-Home Remedies to Support Your Clinical Care
December 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 12)
Food as Medicine: Helping the Body Through Seasonal Changes
October 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 10)
Temperatures Are on the Rise—Points for Clearing Heat
August 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
Springtime Health: Allergies, Herbs & Relief
June 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 06)
How Can Dry Needling Compete With TCM?
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
Beyond the Herb & the Needle
April 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 04)
Winter Joint Health: Looking at Seasonal Influences
February 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
On Point: Acupuncture Theory & Discussion
November 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 11)
Food for Thought: An Examination of Diet & Digestion
September 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 09)
Spring Allergies & The Spleen: Looking at Pattern Differentiation
July 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
Recovering From Cold / Flu Symptoms: Herbal Tinctures to Get Your Patients Back on Track
May 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 05)
A Delicate Balance: Lung Health in the Winter Season
March 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 03)
Returning to Balance: Treating Gastric Reflux With TCM
January 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 01)
Returning to the State of Balance: Diagnostic Tools for Insomnia
November 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 11)
Herbs for Digestive Complaints
August 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 08)
Balancing Spring Challenges
May 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 05)
Winter Protection
February 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 02)
Using the Lens of Chinese Medicine
November 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 11)
Adrenal Problems
August 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 08)
The Art of Listening
May 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 05)
The Roots of Insomnia
February 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 02)
Cold and Flu Season: Expanding the Repertoire
December 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 12)
Integrative Sports Medicine
September 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 09)
Trouble Down Under: San Zhen Therapy for Lower Jiao Issues
February 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 02)
The Spirit of the Point
October 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 10)
San Zhen Protocols Part II: Case Studies
May 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 05)
San Zhen Protocols: Part I
February 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 02)
Managing a High Protein Diet
December 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 12)
Dui Yao and Ayurveda: Combining Medicinals
November 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
TCM Pattern Differentiation, IBS, and SIBO: Part I
October 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 10)
Foundations for Healing The Gut
August 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 08)
You are What You Eat Part II: Integrative Protocols
June 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 06)
A Case of Chronic Hives
March 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 03)
You Are What You Eat: Healing the Gut with TCM
November 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 11)
Heart of the Matter
November 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 11)
Coursing the Qi - Part I
September 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 09)
How Nutrition and Herbs Work Together
August 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 08)
Classical Variations: Part II
August 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 08)
Classical Variations - Part I
May 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 05)
Modern Pain, Ancient Solutions Part II
February 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 02)
Modern Pain, Ancient Solutions
November 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 11)
Treating Chronic and Inflammatory Diarrhea
August 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
Effective Patent Medicine For Cold/Flu
May 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 05)
Preparing for the Cold and Flu Season
February 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 02)
Blood Stasis and Cardiovascular Health, Part 2
November 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 11)
Blood Stasis and Cardiovascular Health
August 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 08)
East/West Treatments for Cold and Flu
May 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 05)
East/West Protocols for Winter Health
February 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 02)
East/West Protocols for Dysmenorrhea, Part 2
November 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 11)
East/West Protocols for Dysmenorrhea, Part I
August 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 08)
Joint Health and Blood Stasis: Part 3
May 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 05)
Joint Health and Blood Stasis, Part 2
February 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 02)
Blood Stasis and Joint Health: Part 1
November 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 11)
Effective Formula Combinations: Part 3
August 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 08)
Effective Formula Combinations, Part 2
May 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 05)
Effective Formula Combinations: Part I
February 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 02)
Food Therapy Case Study
November 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 11)
Reconsidering Food Therapy
August 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 08)
Ayurveda and Respiratory Health
May 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 05)
East/West Approaches to Respiratory Health, Part 2
February 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 02)
East/West Approaches to Respiratory Health, Part 1
November 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 11)
The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda in Chronic Lower Back Pain, Part 2
September 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 09)
The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda in Chronic Lower Back Pain, Part One
April 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 04)
Echinacea: Pros and Cons
January 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 01)
