http://www.bluepoppy.com/resources/podcast.cfm Current News, Interviews and Interesting Articles from Blue Poppy Enterprises, the world's largest English-language publisher of books and educational products about Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:34:02 GMT ListGarden Program 1.3.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/greg_sperber.mp3 In this interview, Bob talks with Dr. Sperber about the need for critical thinking skills by American acupuncturists and practitioners of Chinese medicine. They discuss what critical thinking is, why it is important, and steps for developing it. Fri, 6 March 2009 07:25:15 GMT bluepoppy-2009-03-06-07-25-15 Blue Poppy Enterprises 32:38 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/bob_reallifepractice.mp3 In this podcast, Bob Flaws speaks about the difference between learning Chinese medical theory as an undergraduate student and the reality of practicing Chinese medicine in clinic. In particular, Bob focuses on multi-pattern presentations and why one cannot use simple one-pattern formulas to treat these effectively. Wed, 20 August 2008 09:58:32 GMT bluepoppy-2008-08-20-09-58-32 Blue Poppy Enterprises 33:13 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/specialization.mp3 In this webcast, Bob discusses the importance of specialization in quickly developing clinical competence and professional success in the practice of Chinese medicine. Mon, 30 June 2008 12:05:48 GMT bluepoppy-2008-06-30-12-05-48 Blue Poppy Enterprises 22:25 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/xiao_chai_hu_tang.mp3 In this webcast, Bob discusses the formula Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) and why it is one of the most commonly used formulas in all of Chinese medicine. Mon, 30 June 2008 12:03:09 GMT bluepoppy-2008-06-30-12-03-09 Blue Poppy Enterprises 31:20 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/spirit_chinesemed_060508.mp3 In this webcast, Bob discusses the history of Chinese medicine in terms of the dynamic between the spiritualist and naturalist schools of Chinese medicine and misperceptions about these by Western students and practitioners. Mon, 09 June 2008 09:01:08 GMT bluepoppy-2008-06-09-09-01-08 Blue Poppy Enterprises 42:09 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/bflaws_mythchinesemed.mp3 In this webcast, Bob describes three pervasive myths held by Western students and practitioners of Chinese medicine and their effects on understanding and practicing this medicine. Mon, 09 June 2008 08:39:05 GMT bluepoppy-2008-06-09-08-39-05 Blue Poppy Enterprises 01:16:28 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/bob_shawn_interview.mp3 In this in-depth interview Bob Flaws talks about his beginnings as a practitioner, describing in detail the ups and downs of the early days of Chinese medicine in the west. Bob discusses his first teachers, early trips to China, hand made needles and more. Don't miss this opportunity to hear how it all began! Thu, 15 May 2008 11:25:58 GMT bluepoppy-2008-05-15-11-25-58 Blue Poppy Enterprises 01:04:09 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/b_felt_comm_acup.mp3 Bob Felt is the owner of Redwing Books and Paradigm Publications as well as one of the first students of Dr. James Tin-yau So. Bob is a hugely thoughtful and intelligent person, and it's always a pleasure to talk with him about the state of our profession. In this interview, Bob Felt discusses the phenomenon of community-based acupuncture and what this may mean to our profession. He also talks about the changes in the book publishing industry and new models of information sharing. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:05:05 GMT bluepoppy-2008-03-13-15-05-05 Blue Poppy Enterprises 44:25 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/e_brand2.mp3 Eric Brand is a teacher of Chinese medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in San Diego. Eric studied for a number of years in Taiwan. In this interview, he discusses the issue of dosage in powdered extracts based on the standard of care in Taiwan and his own clinical experience. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:32:43 GMT bluepoppy-2008-03-13-13-32-43 Blue Poppy Enterprises 37:22 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/wiseman_interview.mp3 Bob Flaws talks with Nigel Wiseman, author of the Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine, about how he got started in Chinese medical education, how he developed his dictionary, and what he's up to now. This interview puts a human face (or at least voice) on a person many in our profession do not know much about but yet who has made huge contributions. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:23:40 GMT bluepoppy-2008-03-03-09-23-40 Blue Poppy Enterprises 49:24 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/nccaom_interview.mp3 In this interview, Bob talks with Kory Ward-Cook, the CEO of the NCCAOM, about the benefits of being an NCCAOM Diplomate beyond just the certificate on the wall. Kory describes all the other, usually unseen activities of the NCCAOM in helping this profession succeed and expand on both a national and state-by-state level. If you're not sure why you should become or maintain your Diplomate status, we think you should listen to this interview. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:01:41 GMT bluepoppy-2008-02-13-07-01-41 Blue Poppy Enterprises 38:25 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/aaaom_president.mp3 In this interview, Bob Flaws talks with current AAAOM President Martin Herbkersman on the unification of the old AAOM and National Alliance, how the new AAAOM I listening to its members for guidance on its priorities, the need for national (Medicare) legislation, and the need for national herbal legislation. These last two issues affect every member of this profession. Therefore, Martin also explains how the rank and file can get involved and make a difference. Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:34:02 GMT bluepoppy-2008-02-06-09-34-02 Blue Poppy Enterprises 32:15 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/sonya_interview.mp3 Besides being a L.Ac. In CA, Sonya is a linguistics and medical anthropology Ph.D candidtate at UCLA. In this interview, Bob and Sonya talk about her research and its potential impact on our profession. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:45:42 GMT bluepoppy-2008-01-15-14-45-42 Blue Poppy Enterprises 35:30 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/interview_on_spirit.mp3 In this interview, Z'ev and Bob talk about the Chinese medical concept of spirit and what that does and does not mean in the clinical practice of this medicine. In particular, Z'ev tries to clarify the unity of the bodymind in Chinese medicine and the implications of that in terms of treatment. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:25:26 GMT bluepoppy-2008-12-20-12-25-26 Blue Poppy Enterprises 43:13 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/elizabeth_call_interview.mp3 In this interview, Bob talks with Elizabeth Call, author of Mending the Web of Life, about the issue of using animal products in Chinese medicine. Elizabeth and Bob discuss the ethical issues, problems with sustainability, and how to substitute for endangered plant and animal species. Elizabeth gives specific examples and remedies as well as guidelines for the ethical study and practice of Chinese herbal medicine both now and for the future. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:42:45 GMT bluepoppy-2007-12-20-08-42-45 Blue Poppy Enterprises 38:27 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/animals_asia.mp3 In this interview, Bob Flaws talks with Jill Robinson and Alice Ng of the Animals Asia Foundation about the plight of the Chinese Moon bears which are kept in small cages their entire life and "milked" for their bile. These animals are kept in horrendous conditions in order to get a medicinal ingredient that can easily be substituted by other, cheaper vegetable medicinals. Animals Asia rescues these bears and then takes care of them in their park-like facility in Chengdu. Listen to this interview and learn what you can do to help. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:37:05 GMT bluepoppy-2007-12-20-08-37-05 Blue Poppy Enterprises 22:35 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/j_aiyana_interview.mp3 Juliette Aiyana is an acupuncturist in New York City and author of Chinese Medicine and Healthy Weight Management. In this interview with Bob Flaws, Juliette discusses why she wrote this book, what's in it, why she included Western, evidenced-based medical principles from the NIH, and how acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be used to lose weight and keep it off. She also talks about reasonable and unreasonable expectations and providing a support system for patients with weight loss issues. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:16:58 GMT bluepoppy-2007-10-19-15-16-58 Blue Poppy Enterprises 23:40 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/l_shila_interview.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Lucjan Shila. Lucjan Shila is an Acupuncture Physician in Florida with more than 30 years of practice of Chinese medicine as well as a DO (candidate). In this interview, Lucjan talks about the necessity of constantly going over the basic theories of Chinese medicine as the key to constantly improving clinical practice. He also talks about the necessity of proper referring by acupuncturists to other health care professionals with different expertise and scopes of practice. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:46:22 GMT bluepoppy-2007-10-23-13-46-22 Blue Poppy Enterprises 21:56 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/b_robinson_interview.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Bruce Robinson about Bruce’s new book on biomedicine for acupuncturists. Bob asks Bruce to explain how and why he created this book, who it’s for, and what it’s meant to do and, just as importantly not do. In particular, Bruce talks about the issue of red flags in clinical practice and also about how the clinical scenarios in the book are taken from his own real-life experience. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:15:01 GMT bluepoppy-2007-10-23-13-15-01 Blue Poppy Enterprises 22:14 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/b_aqua_interview.mp3 In this interview, Honora Lee Wolfe discusses Bobbi Aqua's community clinics in Bali and Sumatra called Yayasaan Bumi Sehat. Starting from a single small birthing clinic in the mountains of Bali, this completely free facility now treats the full range of diseases and conditions, seeing over 200 patients per week. American practitioners can volunteer their time and take a tax-exempt vacation in Bali all in one shot. Honora asks Bobbi how she got started, how things have grown, and what the future looks like for this great humantarian undertaking. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:23:05 GMT bluepoppy-2007-10-22-11-23-05 Blue Poppy Enterprises 17:45 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/acupuncturists_wo_borders.mp3 In this interview, Bob talks with Diana about the creation of AWB and how it got started in response to Katrina in New Orleans. They then go on to talk AWB's mission, new projects (such as working with veterans of Iraq), and trainings as well as wants and needs. AWB is a a tax-deductible charitable organization which needs more help and participation from the acupuncture community. This is a great way to get involved and pay it forward. Thurs, 04 Oct 2007 17:35:19 GMT bluepoppy-2007-10-04-17-35-19 Blue Poppy Enterprises 22:45 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/statements_fact.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Michael Johnston about what he learned while working on the book Statements of Fact in TCM. In particular, Michael talks about why the material in this book is so useful in clinical practice and how working on and learning this material has made him a better Chinese medical diagnostician. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:40 GMT bluepoppy-2007-09-11-12-01-40 Blue Poppy Enterprises 15:52 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/f_jennes_toxicities.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Fred Jennes about his book on Herb Toxicities & Drug Interactions. Bob questions Fred about why the book is designed the way it is and how practitioners can use this book in their practice. Fred also talks about why this information is important to clinicians and how to judge or weight the material in this book. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:40 GMT bluepoppy-2007-09-11-12-01-40 Blue Poppy Enterprises 19:31 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/b_damone_interview.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Bob Damone on Chinese medical andrology and more. In terms of andrology, Bob Damone discusses some of the interesting information he has come across on integrated Chinese-Western medicine in the Chinese language literature. However, Bob Damone also talks about some of the most common problems students and young practitioners have in attempting to practice Chinese medicine as well as remedies to these problems. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:40 GMT bluepoppy-2007-09-11-12-01-40 Blue Poppy Enterprises 31:44 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/e_brand_interview.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Eric Brand on the role of English language standards in the translation and propagation of Chinese medicine. In particular, Eric talks about the new WHO standard terminology, its method of creation, strengths, and weaknesses, and how it relates to Nigel Wiseman and Feng Ye’s Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine. With more and more standards being promulgated, this interview raises some interesting issues along with Eric’s opinions about how these standards will be used in the future. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:40 GMT bluepoppy-2007-09-11-12-01-40 Blue Poppy Enterprises 33:08 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/r_rubio_interview.mp3 Bob Flaws interviews Ray Rubio about the creation of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), of which Ray is the current President. In particular, Bob asks Ray who, how, and why ABORM was conceived and created and what its plans are for instituting testing and credentialing in this specialty area. Some people have criticized the founders of ABORM as acting unilaterally, and Ray addresses these criticisms in a straightforward and well informed way. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:40 GMT bluepoppy-2007-09-11-12-01-40 Blue Poppy Enterprises 17:02 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/liverspleen.mp3 A liver depression with concomitant spleen qi vacuity is one of the most commonly presenting patterns in adults in Chinese medicine. It is so commonly seen that it even has an abbreviation within the Chinese medical literature, a liver-spleen disharmony (gan pi bu he). Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:19:20 GMT bluepoppy-2007-07-25-13-19-20 Blue Poppy Enterprises 10:20 Chinese medicine, pattern discrimination, liver depression-spleen vacuity, metabonomics info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws http://www.bluepoppy.com/podcast/sound/hypotensive.mp3 For a number of years, I have been suggesting that Chinese medical pattern discrimination could help Western doctors more accurately prescribe Western drugs. Till now, I have never read or heard anyone else make this suggestion. However, this may be one of the most important gifts of Chinese medicine to the history of world medicine. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:26:24 GMT bluepoppy-2007-07-18-22-26-24 Blue Poppy Enterprises 15:19 Chinese medicine, treatment based on pattern discrimination, hypertension info@bluepoppy.com Blue Poppy Enterprises by Bob Flaws