Good day, everyone! The pickings for studies hasn't been very good the past two weeks. However, I made two videos about Lianhua Qingwen...

Research Tidbits: Laser Acupuncture reduces Rheumatoid Arthritis. Acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes, and Cancer Survivor Pain

A key advancement in the development of Traditional Chinese medicine in the Philippines is upon us. For the first time, Traditional...

Peripheral neuropathy is most often associated with complications of Diabetes Mellitus.

2019. What a year it has been! I have been so preoccupied with personal matters that I have totally not been able to write at all. In...

I Giovanni Maciocia has passed away after a long illness. He was one of the greatest and most influential Chinese Medicine authors of the...

It is with great pleasure that the administration of the SMIC Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine announces a tie up with the China...

Five Transporting Points Five Element Acupuncture is a particular type of acupuncture concentrating on point selection based on the...

Spasticity: a major problem There are two kinds of paralysis – flaccidity and spasticity.  Flaccid means the muscles have no tone and are...

What is Qi? The Eternal Question What is Qi? Qi is probably the single most misunderstood concept in Eastern culture and traditions. ...

Acupuncture Archives I have long wanted to put up my own series of YouTube mini lectures.  Today comes the big day when I finally unveil...

Acupuncture Courses for Health Professionals Dr. Kit Navarro has long been one of my heroes in the field of Traditional Chinese...

Please watch this video about the SMIC Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  It was broadcast on Chinatown TV on IBC 13. Dr. Philip...

I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged – been waaaaay too busy.  But now I have a new writing assignment that stokes my creative...

Thanks to Buddy Cunanan for the wonderful chance to talk about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Presented here are YouTube videos of the...

Courtesy Trisha Sanijon: The Philippine Academy of Acupuncture, Inc. (PAAI) is inviting you to attend its 6th Annual Scientific...

Acupuncture Effects – just in your mind? One of the knocks against acupuncture is that it’s effect is merely “psychological”.  The...

Common Herbs for the Common Cold I was resting after clinic last Thursday afternoon when I received a text message from my friend Dr....

Heart Attack! Even in ancient times, the idea of heart attacks was not unknown in China. While the old timers obviously did not yet know...

Video cameras have recorded Dr. Philip Tan-Gatue leaving Solar News Hostess Pat Fernandez black and blue. With cupping. Watch and see for...