John Nieters

The Balancing Point Podcast

The Balancing Point radio show and podcast explains Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong, tai ji, supplements, nutrition, dietary therapy, functional and integrative medicine. Educational and fun. The Balancing Point radio show, podcast and website are for information purposes only. It is not meant to sell anything, or anyone on a particular product, course of action, or way of thinking. By providing information we are not diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating or preventing any disease. We advise that before embarking on any sort of natural treatment regime to...

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John Nieters

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Education

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thebalancingpoint.net

Latest episode

Jul 26, 2023

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Episodes

Neurodegenerative diseases Part 2. Balancing Point 3.12.12 12.03.2012

Prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. Dementia. Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s. ALS. MS. Lifestyle, herbs, acupuncture. Legal pharmaceuticals and brain health. Overmedication. The health pyramid and moving away from dementia risk. Jing, preservation of the vital essence and aging. Stress reduction. Prioritizing a healthy lifestyle. Early warning sign and tests. Foods and supplements for prevention....

Blood Sugar, Alcohol, Allergies and more. Balancing Point 3.8.12 08.03.2012

Blood sugar. Blood glucose tests: A1C, GITT, GTT. Diabetes. Hypoglycemia. Antihistamines. Seasonal allergies. Anti-inflammatory diet. Carotenoids. Alcohol and dementia. Preparing for spring. Seasonal living. Gallbladder pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chi...

Fatty Acids, Inflammation, I Ching and more. Balancing Point 3.1.12 01.03.2012

Lab tests. Essential fatty acids. Prostaglandins. Cholesterol. Cardiovascular health. Polyunsaturated fat. Omega 6 vs. Omega 3 fatty acids. Clearing heat. Dispelling blood stasis. Sticky blood. Inflammation. Cholesterol. Vertical auto profile test. HDL, LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides. I ching translations. Duality. Simplicity. Whiplash. Cupping. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspectiv...

Ginseng, Diabetes, Diagnosis and more. The Balancing Point 2.23.12 23.02.2012

  Energy medicine. Energy movement. Energy alignment. Blood pressure medication. Wu ling san. Chai hu long gu mu li tang. High blood pressure causes. Pulse diagnosis. Blood stasis. High blood sugar. Ginseng. Lower abdominal pain. Chi nei tsan. Diabetes. Glucose monitoring. Diabetic training. Retinal bleeding. Spleen qi. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative andC...

Neurodegenerative Diseases Part 1. The Balancing Point 2.20.12 20.02.2012

Brain health and neurodegenerative disease. Dementia, Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s. ALS, MS. Predictors, causes, signs and symptoms. The "kidney" system and aging and the brain in Chinese Medicine. Legal and illegal drug use and the affect on the brain. "Kidney deficiency.” "Spleen Qi" deficiency. Phlegm. Damp and blood stasis. Senior moments. Nominative aphasia. Not engaging in mentalContinue Continu...

Ear infections, gynecology, sleep apnea, and more. The Balancing Point 2.16.12 16.02.2012

Nurturing cardiovascular health. Dairy. Inquiry. Ear “infections.” Gut health in children. Huang lian. Gynecology in TCM. PCOS. Breast exams. Raw milk and cheese. Feng shui. Sleep apnea. Naps. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutri...

Men’s Health – Andropause. The Balancing Point 2.13.12 13.02.2012

Men's health: andropause, the male climacteric. Hormones. Depression. Aging. Prostate cancer.  The male brain and how it impacts "male reality." Thriving through andropause. Low testosterone. Low energy. Loss of sex drive. Erectile dysfunction. Human growth hormone. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point hea...

Supplements, arthritis, anxiety and more. The Balancing Point 2.9.12 09.02.2012

Painful tongue. Burning mouth syndrome. Fish and krill oil. GM Food. FDA. Vitamin and Supplement regulation. False findings about vitamins and supplements. Arthritis. Digital swelling. Hot and cold bi. Gluten free. Aikido. Energy flows. Diet. Anxiety. Nervousness. Depression. Antidepressants. Practicing mindfulness. Ceasing thought. Chai hu jia long mu tang. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Wes...

Channel Palpation Diagnostics. Balancing Point 2.6.12 06.02.2012

  Channel palpation as a system of diagnostics in Chinese Medicine in the style of Wang Ju-Yi, author of Applied Channel Theory.  Nei Jing "the channels are the determiners of life and death."   Acupuncture and TCM education.  Andropause.  Moving points. “Transport opening.” Network vessels. Thick and thin body fluids. Opening channels.  Fluid Stagnation.  FiveContinue Continue reading "Chann...

Vitamin A, athsma, estrogen, and more. The Balancing Point 2.2.12 02.02.2012

Vitamin D. Dietary vitamin A. Liver, butter, full fat milk. Eye health. Cramping toes. Electrolyte imbalance. Magnesium. Ba fung points. Cyclical fevers. Febrile diseases.  Measles. Asthma.  Mount Sinai asthma study. Bio-available hormones for bone health. Osteopenia. Osteoporosis causes. Estrogen and progesterone. Push hands tai chi. Honey. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective,...

Traumatic injury: broken bones and fractures. The Balancing Point 1.30.12 30.01.2012

  Traumatic injury. Sports injury. Broken bones and fractures. Qi gong. Nei gong. No free flow and pain. Free flow and no pain.  Bone setting. Getting the right diagnosis. Wu ling san. Proper qi and blood flow. Things that slow the healing process like wheat (inflammatory) and NSAIDS (which double the rate of non-union fractures).Continue Continue reading "Traumatic injury: broken bones and f...

Blood pressure, congestion, osteoporosis and more. The Balancing Point 1.26.12 26.01.2012

Blood pressure. Body temperature. Biomat. Collapsed lung. Morning congestion.  Neti pot. Gastrointenstinal disorders. Gluten. Dairy. Vitamin D. Conventional medicine. Ulcerative colitis. Osteoporosis. Hysterectomy. Strengthening bone. Tai chi. Comprehensive treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point h...

The Water Element (part 2 of 2). Balancing Point 1.23.12 23.01.2012

Five Elements or Five Phase theory in the human experience, a conversation with Anastacia White. (Part 2 of 2). Water, winter, kidneys and aging. Liver. Nurturing Yin and Yang. Seasonal change. Meditation.  Caffeine. Fear and anxiety. Letting go. Cold weather stiffness. Dietetic medicine. Warming foods. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. L...

Electrolytes, vitamin D and heart health, GM food and more. The Balancing Point 1.19.12 19.01.2012

The totality of approach in Chinese Medicine. Helicobacter Pylori. Ulcers. Electrolytes. Kidneys. Vitamin D and heart health. Chinese Medicine and dentistry. Allergy-causing potential of GM food. Abdominal pain. Importance of palpation in diagnosis. Magnesium deficiencies. Iodine in women’s health. White vs. red light for sleep and health. Tendons and the liver. Pulse-taking.  Recommendations for...

The Water Element (part 1 of 2). Balancing Point 1.16.12 16.01.2012

The Water Element. Five Element or Five Phase theory in the human experience, a conversation with Anastacia White. (Part 1 of 2). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more.  Host Dr. John Nieters, acupuncturist andContin...

Sleep problems, melatonin, tendons, weight Loss, and more. Balancing Point 1.12.12 12.01.2012

Turning around pre-diabetic condition.  Sleep problems.   Asthma. Melatonin and magnesium. Grounding. Acupressure channels for spasticity. Balance method. Restless leg. Eye floaters and herbs for visual obstructions. Melatonin, ALS, sleep, weight loss, metabolic rate. Help for plugged ears.  Tendon rupture side effect of Cipro,  support for tendon health in Chinese medicine by supporting the liver...

Blood fats, heart health. Over 50. Hormones therapy. Bone health and more. Balancing Point 1.5.12 05.01.2012

Nutrients and soil depletion.  Blood test VAP verticle auto profile and, lowering lowering blood fats. Plaque test for lipoprotein PLA2, blood test as a predictor of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Lowering oxidative stress. Hardening of the arteries and arterial elasticity. Understanding why the body changes around 50 years old. Families of herbs and herbal formulasContinue Continue reading "B...

Hangovers. Womens health. Cancer. Balancing Point 1.2.12 02.01.2012

Herbal formula for "Liquor damage" and hangovers. Two herbal formulas to have on hand. What TCM can offer for women's health, fertility, menopause, PCOS, estrogen dominance, painful menstruation, PMS. Qualifications for treating women's health. Second Spring, the time of menopause. Dispelling common healthcare myths. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine as an adjunctive therapy with cancer andContin...

Supplement safety. Kidney stones. Osteopenia. Prediabetes and more. Balancing Point 12.29.11 29.12.2011

Thank you for the feedback about the show.  Ending the year powerfully by listening to the "quiet voice." 2010 supplement safety results.  Kidney stones. Osteopenia. Calcium supplementation. Pre-diabetic A1C number. Clearing clutter. Chronic pain. Whiplash. N-Acetylcysteine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing...

Winter solstice. Bladder prolapse. Eye health and more. Balancing Point 12.22.11 22.12.2011

Honoring Winter Solstice: go slow, be patient.   Bladder prolapse considering surgery. Picking a surgeon. Large German acupuncture study. Side effects from acupuncture. Top four supplements for eye health. Girdjieff. Contrast agents in MRI's.  Vaccine research. Best cooking oils. Kidney support. GMO foods. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine...

Winter Seasonal Advice: Utmost Yin. Balancing Point 12.19.11 19.12.2011

Winter and seasonal change. Thrive in winter. Winter solstice and "utmost yin." Closing and storing. Protecting the kidneys. Salt. Clarity and purpose. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Live streaming. The Balancing Point health radio talk show about Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements, nutrition, and more.  Host Dr. John Nieters, a...

Stomach flu. Meditation. Qi gong massage and more. Balancing Point 12.15.11 11.12.2011

Pleomorphism and monomorphism.  Surprising affect of acupuncture treatment. Notice how the world responds to you and slow down.  Gratitude for our community.  Herbal treatment for stomach virus. Acupressure points to help with stomach flu.  Starting a meditation practice.  BEC and BEC5 skin cancer. Alternative support during cancer treatments. Free meditation course.  Qi gong for upperContinue Con...

Styles of Chinese Medicine, herbal safety concerns, depression and more. Balancing Point 12.8.11 08.12.2011

Heat-wind condition.  Different styles of Traditional Chinese Medicine: "External turn to Zhang, Internal turn to Li."  Science and magic. Concerns about Chinese herbal safety. Orthomolecular medicine article on evidence based medicine.  Calcium intake considerations. Help for dry eyes. Research design. Simple treatment for depression. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Perspective, Integ...

Coughs, Colds and Flus. Balancing Point 12.5.11 05.12.2011

  Traditional Chinese Medicine and coughs, colds and flus.  Herbal formulas for viral infections.    How to treat the different stages of the colds and flus.  When to seek help, when to self treat. Different types of coughs. Fever, chills, headache, stuffy nose, white tongue coating. Sore throat, yellow tongue coating. Itchy dry throat, red tongueContinue Continue reading "Coughs, Colds and Flus....

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