Driving Out the Demons and Snakes: Gu Syndrome, A Forgotten Clinical Approach to Chronic Parasitism
This presentation is an attempt to participate in the process of ‘medical archaeology’ by exploring one of the submerged areas of Oriental medicine, namely the complex and variegated clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of Gu syndrome (gu zheng). A review of the modern research literature shows that this topic has remained virtually unexplored in both China and the West. A close examination of the original texts illuminates the mysterious concept of Gu syndrome as a valid clinical approach that may potentially provide an answer to the many invisible ‘demons’ that plague patients in a modem age, namely systemic funguses, parasites, viruses and other hidden pathogens.
Healing Through Chinese Medicine and Embracing Nature
Dr. Heiner Fruehauf is a professor, thought leader, and classical Chinese medicine practitioner at his clinic, The Healing Order. In this enlightening episode, we speak about his own early cancer diagnosis, which propelled him into the realm of holistic medicine, and how he intricately navigates the realms of body, energy, and consciousness. He movingly explains his belief that the body is naturally equipped to heal itself and shows us a simple yet effective 5-minute healing practice.
A Letter from Heiner Fruehauf
Dear Friends of the Hai Shan Clinic,
This is the first letter I have written to you during the 17 years that we have operated the clinic on our farmstead in Corbett.
Many of you have taken an active interest in our vision to create an expanded version of our small healing center. I wanted you to be the first to know that the View Point Inn, the landmark hotel overlooking the Columbia River Gorge from its unique vantage point right behind the Vista House, is now officially under construction since November 10.
Chinese Medicine in the Covid Wards
The New York Review of Books published New York Times reporter and China expert Ian Johnson’s review of Liu Lihong’s 'Classical Chinese Medicine’ (Sikao Zhongyi) that we helped to bring into the world years ago. Our translation is the only Chinese medicine publication ever reviewed by this illustrious and prestigious organization!
All Disease Comes From the Heart: The Pivotal Role of the Emotions in Classical Chinese Medicine
Most modern clinicians find that a majority of their patients suffer from the symptom complex generally referred to as “stress.” Emotional stress, however, is usually regarded as a confounding rather than a causative factor in pathophysiology. This assessment is contrary to the tenets of classical Chinese medicine, which originally regarded emotional imbalance as a spiritual affliction of primary significance. While ancient Chinese philosophy considered emotional sensibility as our greatest asset in the process of fulfilling human destiny, it also regarded human temperaments as our greatest liability due to vast pathogenetic potential.
Natural Methods to Protect Your Respiratory System from Infection During the Current Flu and Coronavirus Season
Dr. Fruehauf suggests simple natural remedies and approaches for protecting the respiratory system during the current flu season, based on the particular energetics of this time.
Thoughts on Coronavirus Prevention and Treatment with Chinese Medicine
Dr. Fruehauf offers important insights for the Chinese medicine etiology and potential treatment approaches to the coronavirus epidemic using Chinese herbal medicine; based on medical treatment reports from China and his own clinical experience during the recent flu season.