My Metro Medicine Podcast

Acupuncturists tend to focus on treating deficiency (or weaknesses) in their patients instead of excess. In this podcast, I describe the difference and break down the thinking of why you should focus on one versus the other. It is important for us to understand why an illness is taking place versus what exactly the patient presents with. Another idea that relates to this is treating the root cause...

In this audio version of the recent ASK THE EXPERT show, we interviewed Mina Larson, CEO of the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Washington, DC. ( www.nccaom.org ) According to their website, the “NCCAOM is the only national organization that validates entry-level competency in the practice of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) through profess...

In this episode, we interviewed Ronni Abergel, the Founder and CEO of “The Human Library Organization” ( https://humanlibrary.org/ ). Ronni started The Human Library 19 years ago with the goal of using conversation and dialogue to challenge our judgment and prejudice towards others. He has worked with companies across the world like #Microsoft , #Heineken , the International Monetary Fund ( #IMF )...

In a world that claims to be so connected, why do we feel so little connection with each other? Whatever happened to kindness, to caring for others, to respecting other people and treating them the way they deserve? This life has one certainty; that it will end. We are living here together, and my suggestion is to let go of any suffering you have experienced and start giving away the gifts you hav...

We all experience times in our lives where we feel absolutely amazing and other days where we feel completely miserable. Traversing the course of emotional incertitudes is sometimes a challenge filled with both darkness and light simultaneously, which easily confuses anyone who travels along this path. This podcast is meant to provide you with a sense of hope and expand your limited faith in belie...

In this episode, I share with you a recent conversation with the Acupuncturists of the future currently studying at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM).  Our course is focused on understanding and practicing the power of communication as a practitioner and how we can become better healers as we continue to grow and learn this powerful medicine. This insightful conversation...

In this final part of our series, The 5 Treasures of Acupuncture, we go into detail talking about the substance of Shen, or one’s spirit. Not only is this a treasure of Acupuncture, it is also a treasure that exists within every human being. Understanding the highest form of the human experience and how this affects the state of our health will bring you closer to the answers of your questions abo...

In part 4 of this series, we focus on a more mysterious substance that exists in Oriental Medicine; Jing or Essence. If you ever wanted to know where you get certain traits from within your family or how you have transformed into the human being you are today, this is the podcast that will bring you closer to those answers. The transformations every person goes through in life occur in somewhat pr...

In part 3 of this new series, we examine the third treasure of acupuncture: Body Fluids. This substance that exists inside of our bodies comes in different forms and serves different purposes. Without fluids, we know of things like dehydration or dry skin. Listen to this podcast and learn the special functions of this very unique substance, the different types that exist, and what you can do to ma...

In part 2 of this series, we focus on the substance of Blood, its formation, its functions, and its relationships with the various parts of the body. We know that if we don't have enough blood in our bodies, it can adversely affect our health. And when the quality of our blood is affected, this will also change the health of our entire body. Issues with circulation, blood pressure, and mental func...

Have you ever asked your acupuncturist a question like how do you know what acupuncture points to needle, or what is this thing you call Qi? In this new series on acupuncture, I am taking you into the brain of an acupuncturist to help you understand how we think inside and outside of the treatment. These 5 treasures help us to understand each patient we treat, and they help us understand how to li...

Want to change your mood from feeling tired and lethargic to feeling energized and like a rock star?? Listen to this podcast and understand the explanation behind why you sometimes have trouble making this shift. In order to change how we feel, there are key organ systems we need to activate, and in #OrientalMedicine, we need to understand which of them we need to target. This podcast teaches you...

Tai Chi beginners are often unsure of what to expect when they begin a Tai Chi class for the first time. This podcast tells you about our approach to teaching the basics of Tai Chi and why they are so important and why you need to focus on them constantly, regardless of your level. We all have to start somewhere and in Tai Chi, we start with understanding the basic steps and what is needed in orde...

At some point in our lives, we are always put into the position of having to make difficult decisions, some of which may be life-threatening. No matter what decision you make, even if you're unsure of what to do, always  decide from the place that you know will be the right thing in that moment. Making the "right decision" is always somewhat of a mystery, but if you follow these instructions...

Do you wish people would stop complaining so much? Why is it that people complain? Better yet, why are people not ENJOYING their lives more than they are right now? We should all learn to understand the roadblocks we put in our own lives and the choices we can make to improve our lives at the same time. Living a life full of joy and prosperity begins with your choice to do so. Listen to this podca...

Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words are just words. No matter what people say to you about who you are, what you look like, or what you DON'T look like, it is all irrelevant. Learning to understand that being made fun of is simply a chance to have FUN MAKING YOU! You can easily turn someone's hurtful words into a moment where you can grow and learn about who you are and what you are...

Being positive is not an easy thing to do nowadays. It requires a major decision to commit to a lifestyle that may be difficult to maintain. But think of the reward, a constant current of #positivity flowing through your daily life drowning out any potential for negativity. We have the ability to change our minds and our bodies just by making a different choice. This podcast was inspired by #BTS,...

Are you a procrastinator? Do you find yourself making excuses? Are you frustrated with how behind you are on everything? Listen to this podcast IMMEDIATELY! There is no better time to get something done than RIGHT NOW! Why wait anymore to accomplish the things that are constantly nagging you? Hop to it and START TAKING ACTION! No Excuses! And as always, thank you for listening to The Justin Flinne...

As we near the finish line of 2018, it is time to stay focused on the last few weeks and keep our momentum while we continue it into the new year. What have you accomplished this year? Have you taken the time to reflect? What are you focusing on now to ensure you cross the 2018 finish line strong? It is extremely important that we all focus on the right aspects of our lives and being to draw our e...

From elevators to singing in the shower, we often just go through the motions. When was the last time you expanded your comfort zone and did more stare at the elevator floor or hum in the shower? If we are unable to open ourselves up to the people around us, how will we be able to create new ways to be and allow for new opportunity in our lives? Going through the motions is an act of limitation. I...

Regret is not a word anyone likes to hear let alone relate it to something in their lives. Because of our busy natures we rarely stop to smell the flowers as people say. We take for granted the moments that pass us by until we are no longer busy anymore leaving us with time to catch up on the things we've missed. This is an absurd way of going through life; watching everything pass by. Instead, we...

Thankfulness is the tune of this holiday season. Gatherings with friends and family are a blessing and an opportunity to success stories, experiences, and create new memories. Thanksgiving is the proverbial campfire where people gather to be warmed by food, company, and love. Share with the people in your life the reason you are thankful for them. Share with them the stories that makes them thankf...

Our lives are built on the stories we tell one another, and our stories are alive. They keep us alive too. The lessons that every story contains depends on what you learn along the way. Each generation that came before us heard stories that gave them a reason to move on in the life with a sense of purpose. And each generation that will come after us will live their lives based on the stories that...

We have all said the phrase "you are what you eat", but have we thought about the opposite; "you eat what you are"? Nutrition goes way beyond just understanding carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. We must understand the nature of the food we eat and what it is capable of based on its own energetic. We must also learn to create a peak state within ourselves and use food to further nourish this state...

It only takes 90 seconds for us to experience an emotion physiologically. After that, we make a choice, an important choice! The decision of what emotional state we will be in defines the quality of each moment we will experience. Choose upset? You'll stay there (and hate it!). Choose happiness? You'll stay there (and love it!). When we are able to take ownership of and responsibility for our emot...