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23rd Sep 2024

Unlocking Your Body's Wisdom with Chinese Medicine with Dr. Kevin Preston

Chinese medicine views the body as a garden, while Western medicine views it as a machine. Chinese medicine focuses on the health and wellness of the whole ecosystem, considering factors like soil, sunlight, and water. Kevin Preston, a practitioner of Chinese medicine, was drawn to this holistic approach after experiencing the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating his knee injury. He believes that Chinese medicine offers individualized treatments based on a person's unique history, genetics, and lifestyle.

However, Chinese medicine has faced resistance in Western cultures due to fear of the foreign and unfamiliar. Kevin sees common issues in his practice, such as fatigue, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and toxicity. He uses a combination of deductive reasoning, intuition, and active listening to understand the root cause of a person's symptoms and develop a treatment plan.

In this conversation, Kevin Preston discusses the impact of medications on the body and the importance of addressing the root cause of health issues. He explains how anti-inflammatory medications can damage the gut flora and microbiome, leading to a decline in overall health. Kevin emphasizes the need to slow down, take inventory of one's life, and be open to change.

He also discusses his upcoming event, the New Human Regeneration, and the power of immersive healing experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, curiosity, and community in the healing journey.

Key Takeaways

-Chinese medicine views the body as a garden, focusing on the health and wellness of the whole ecosystem.

-Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for various conditions and works by regulating the body's energy flow.

-Chinese medicine offers individualized treatments based on a person's unique history, genetics, and lifestyle.

-Resistance to Chinese medicine in Western cultures may stem from fear of the foreign and unfamiliar.

-Common issues in Chinese medicine practice include fatigue, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and toxicity.

-Practitioners use deductive reasoning, intuition, and active listening to understand the root cause of symptoms and develop a treatment plan. Anti-inflammatory medications can damage the gut flora and microbiome, leading to a decline in overall health.

-Slowing down and taking inventory of one's life is essential for addressing health issues and making meaningful changes.

-Curiosity and self-reflection are key to unlocking the inherent wisdom and power of the body.

-Immersive healing experiences, such as the New Human Regeneration event, can have a profound impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

-Community and connection are vital for personal growth and transformation.

Chapters

00:00 Chinese Medicine vs. Western Medicine

04:09 The Effectiveness of Acupuncture

07:20 Individualized Treatment in Chinese Medicine

12:31 Resistance to Chinese Medicine in Western Cultures

19:29 Common Issues in Chinese Medicine Practice

29:07 Understanding the Root Cause

34:25 The Impact of Medications on Gut Health

39:11 Why Isn't This the Protocol in General?

43:49 Slowing Down and Taking Inventory of Your Life

52:01 The Power of Curiosity and Self-Reflection

59:44 The New Human Regeneration Event: A Path to Healing and Transformation

01:09:36 The Importance of Community and Connection

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University of Adversity
Real stories and tools to help you grow through adversity, burnout, and reinvention.
University of Adversity is a show about the moments that change us — especially the ones we didn’t ask for.

I’m Lance Essihos, and I sit down with athletes, bestselling authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, spiritual teachers, and everyday warriors to have real conversations about adversity — the kind that strips away the surface and forces us to face who we really are.

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Lance Essihos

As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life's most difficult challenges. Grinding his way through the hockey ranks to traveling the world as a bartender. Through his personal battle with drugs and alcohol for well over a decade, the tragic loss of his brother to suicide followed by the great loss of his father to cancer only a year later, Lance realized he had hit rock bottom. In the darkest of days, he made a promise to himself that he would create a new life, one that would make an impact and inspire the masses, leaving the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.