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Sheldon Li, PhD

Dr. Sheldon Li is the chairman of ActiveHerb Technology, Inc. (www.ActiveHerbWholesale.com). He received his PhD in molecular biology with honor from the University of Zurich and conducted cutting-edge research at Yale, UCSD and the Scripps Research Institute. He has made numerous original scientific discoveries, which have been published in prestigious scientific journals like Nature. His seminal discoveries are featured in the Molecular Biology of the Gene, an influential textbook studied by biomedical students in the U.S. and around the world. He sees TCM is undervalued by the mainstream science and now devotes himself to communicating the enormous value of TCM to the public.

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What Can TCM Do in Battling the Coronavirus in America?
June 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
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Pain Relief / Prevention
Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction

Pelvic pain has a prevalence of >25% in women and >15% in men, and up to 50% of cases are undiagnosed, demonstrating that there is a definite need for pelvic care awareness among health care practitioners. As holistic practitioners, acupuncturists offer a safe space for clients and are often the practitioners clients seek out when nothing else has worked. Thus, acupuncturists are presented with an opportunity to serve an underserved population.

Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc
Health Care / Public Health
A Return-on-Health Framework for Whole-Person Care (Pt. 2)
A Return-on-Health Framework for Whole-Person Care

Though the creation of a financially sustainable, health-promoting model feels far away today, we are casting a vision for a full return on health, believing that this compels us to keep one foot firmly rooted in caring for the sick and the other foot firmly founded in maintaining health. Shifting from a fee-for-service model to value-based care using a phased approach is paramount.

Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM, MSTOM, LAc; Amanda Azadian, BS
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Exploring the Concept of Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Exploring the Concept of Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine and the Vedic traditions both offer rich frameworks for understanding human health, emphasizing the balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. The concept of "souls" or spiritual components in TCM, namely Hun, Po, Shen, Yi, and Zhi, bears significant similarities to the yogic concept of koshas. Their similarities and differences provide insights into how these systems contribute to holistic health practices.

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Oksana Gryvnak, R. TCMP, RAc