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    The Chinese Herb Health & Longevity Show

    Join Dr. George Lamoureux and John Bonds from JingHerbs.com to explore the history, healing, and empowerment of Classic Chinese Medicine, herbs, and thought. Dr. George Lamoureux, the founder of Jing Herbs, holds a Doctorate in classical Chinese medicine, is a licensed acupuncturist and a certified Medical Qigong practitioner. Dr. George also completed programs of study at both the Shanghai and Chengdu hospitals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People’s Republic of China. Jing Herbs was founded as a company that would be true to the teachings and wisdom of the Daoist masters and sages. Jing Herbs practices and promotes the ancient cultivation known as “yang sheng” or the art of nourishing life through the alchemical use of tonic herbs.
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    68. Fu Zheng Truth and the Power of Mushrooms

    68. Fu Zheng Truth and the Power of Mushrooms

    In this episode, Dr. George and John talk with Jing Master Truth Calkins about Fu Zheng therapy.

    Fu Zheng therapy focuses on 'supporting the righteous' energy in the body for maintaining health and longevity when confronted with energies that can compromise healthy immune function.

    Find out what herbs are especially potent for creating healthy immune response, especially the ones that support NK cell generation and activation.

    Click here for the Alpha Glucan Mushroom Matrix!

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    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    67. Truth about Adaptogens, Energy, and the Endocrine System

    67. Truth about Adaptogens, Energy, and the Endocrine System

    In this podcast, Dr. George and John have an invigorating discussion with Truth Calkins on how to keep the endocrine system healthy for a youthful life!

    We have a new podcast for the new year that focuses on the Endocrine system!

    Find out the six secrets Truth reveals on how to keep your glandular system young and potent.

    1. Cleansing the glands of endocrine system
      1. What are the disruptors?
      2. What are the foods and supplements that help to detoxify and de-calcify?
      3. Master amino acid profile
      1. Find out Truth’s favorite herbs for vitalizing blood flow to glands!
    2. Increase blood flow to the gland
      1. Find out Truth’s ‘super-fats’ for glandular health
    3. Feed the glands…tips on food nutrition
      1. What are Truth’s four most important minerals for glandular health?
    4. Super nutritional supplements for the glands
      1. Find out Truth’s go-to herbs for endocrine vitality
    5. How to tonify the endocrine system with herbs
      1. The exercises that Truth says is the most powerful for recharging the body
    6. Exercises

    Here is Truth’s recipe for Endocrine support:

    • 14 oz hot water
    • 1 capsule Gynostemma
    • 3 capsules Rehmannia 6
    • 1 tsp Eucommia extract powder
    • 1 tsp He shou wu extract powder
    • 1 tsp Salvia extract powder
    • 1-2 squirts Deer Antler Essence
    • 1/8 tsp Reishi extract powder
    • ½ tsp Lycium extract powder
    • 1 tbsp Chia seeds
    • 1 tbsp Black Sesame seeds
    • 1 tsp Coconut oil
    • 1 tsp Ghee
    • 1 tbsp Pumpkin seed oil (Hydro-Therm brand)
    • Dash of cinnamon
    • Dash of cardamom
    • ½ tsp Royal Maca
    • 10 drops plain stevia

    Learn about all this in our latest episode with the amazing JingMaster, Truth Calkins and much, much more!!

    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    66. The Truth about Shen

    66. The Truth about Shen

    We have a new podcast out! In this episode, Dr. George and John  explore the Third Treasure, Shen, with Jing Master Truth Calkins.

    In this free-flowing conversation, Truth shares some of his most profound secrets for expanding, cultivating, and stabilizing Shen energy.

    Find out:

    • The meditation Truth uses to manifest goals
    • Truth’s Quantum formula for stabilizing Shen
    • How Reishi helps to transform consciousness
    • The role exercise plays in cultivating Shen
    • How diet influences Shen and what to avoid and eat more of.

    Also, try and experience for yourself the amazing power of the Quantum Shen Tonic.

    Learn about all this and more in our latest episode with the amazing Jing Master, Truth Calkins!

    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    65. The Truth about Jing Energy

    65. The Truth about Jing Energy

    In this episode, Dr. George and John again speak with JingMaster Truth Calkins about Jing Essence energy.

    Find out what Truth has to say about:

    • What senses are associated with Jing
    • The difference between pre-natal and post-natal Jing
    • Truth’s favorite herb for nourishing post-natal Jing
    • What food group helps to generate brain cells
    • Truth’s favorite Jing superfood energy snacks
    • How sleep affects Jing and Truth’s secret recipe for great sleep
    • What Jing minerals you need to supplement with now
    • How to stop your Jing leaks to start building your Jing up again
    • And much, much more!

    Learn about all this in our latest episode with the amazing JingMaster, Truth Calkins!

    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    64. Truth and Day-to-Day Energy

    64. Truth and Day-to-Day Energy

    In this podcast, Dr. George, John, and Truth Calkins have a free flowing conversation where Truth shares some of his most profound secrets for energy.

    Find out:

    • Truth’s three favorite herbs for day-to-day energy.
    • The one supplement that boosts immune function and turns on the brain.
    • Truth’s two favorite minerals, one is Yin and one is Yang!
    • How structured water plays a critical role in health, hydration, and energy.
    • Truth’s favorite Paleo treats and tips for a Paleo diet.
    • Why Kombucha and inner-ēco™ are so good for you.
    • The secret breathing exercise to add to your Five Tibetans.
    • How rebounding makes you younger.

    Learn about all this and more in our latest episode with the amazing JingMaster, Truth Calkins!

    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    19. Reishi Mushroom

    19. Reishi Mushroom

    In this episode, Dr. George gets into the nitty gritty details and background related to specific herbs. In this first installment of a new series focusing on individual herbs, it is only appropriate for Dr. George to discuss the premier Chinese herb—the first herb to appear in Shen Nong’s Materia Medica—Reshi Mushroom!

    We are all familiar with Reishi but are you aware of all the many and varied aspects and benefits of this magnificent mushroom?

    • What are the active constituents?
    • How does it function in the body?
    • How does it affect us on other levels?
    • What is an appropriate dosage?
    • What is a “Reshi baby”?

    In the East, Reishi is used as part of the mainstream medical program. Learn how Asia uses Reishi differently than we do in the West. Listen to this information-packed podcast and learn more about the legacy of this amazing “Mushroom of Immortality!"

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    63. Truth and Immunity Part 2

    63. Truth and Immunity Part 2

    In this episode, Dr. George and John continue their talk with Truth about all the leaks we can encounter that challenge our immune systems AND Truth’s favorite “go-to” remedies for each kind of leak.

    Truth shares with us not only his thoughts about tonic herbs, but we also get the inside scoop on which brands of specific supplements he uses with his clients and in his own program. 

    • Did you know that most people deal with low grade chronic infections of some kind that we just
    • get used to living with?
    • How can you tell if you are one of these people, and what can you do about it in order to
    • experience a whole new level of health and wellness? 
    • Sugar has been demonized in the media and mostly for good reason, but are there any
    • kinds of sugar that are actually beneficial to health?
    • What are the effects of adopting a dietary program that includes fasting of one kind or another?

    Learn about all this and more in our latest episode with the amazing JingMaster, Truth Calkins!

    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    Find out how your Three Treasures are doing at www.JingHerbsTest.com 


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    62. Truth and Immunity

    62. Truth and Immunity

    In this episode, Dr. George and John talk with long-time friend of Jing Herbs, Truth Calkins.

    He is one of our their most popular podcast guests and it is no wonder as he is a well-known and much loved person, especially around their home base of Los Angeles, where he was one of the primary forces who made tonic bars a popular and trendy place to go for optimal health.

    One of Truth’s great gifts is his unrelenting desire to investigate and personally test health and longevity healing modalities. Currently working on an exhaustive manual of his findings and experiences, Truth will be joining them for a series of podcasts, the first one being Immunity and how to preserve ongoing health. 

    In Part 1 of a 2-part series on the Immune System, they discuss:

    • the basics of good immune health
    • what makes up the immune system
    • the two kinds of immunity
    • how changes to one system can cause a cascade of issues that can become overwhelming to the body, and so much more…

    In addition:

    • Find out which herbs are the “Great Protectors” of Chinese Medicine
    • What happens to your immune systems as you age
    • What the effects are of taking antibiotics on the immune system, particularly for children
    • Which famous herb is the best choice if you are looking for help releasing a bad habit or addiction

    Email Truth at tapedin@gmail.com 

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    61. JingSlinging and Bio-hacking

    61. JingSlinging and Bio-hacking

    In this episode, Dr. George and John talk to Joy and Jay, The Jingslingers, who were in town for the Bulletproof Biohackers Conference.

    They take this opportunity to share with you some of the latest technologies and discoveries from this conference.

    While enjoying a delicious gourmet lunch provided by the Jingslingers, Dr. George and John got into the details of some of the latest and greatest products and technologies that we now have access to in our modern world.

    Learn about an oral DNA detox product that actually penetrates the mitochondria for superior heavy metal chelation, new devices and machines that concentrate the benefits of meditation, the healing arts, and really clean food sources as well as how to access/produce low cost organic food through urban guerrilla farming.

    Finally, the Jingslingers shared about their new retreat center, Waterstone, in North Carolina where people can go to learn how to make Jing-infused healthy meals and partake in a multitude of fun adventures as well.

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    60. Herbal Thom Tips for Longevity and Health

    60. Herbal Thom Tips for Longevity and Health

    In this episode, Dr. George and John talk with Herbal Thom about his path to becoming an herbal expert starting with his passionate interest in foraging when he was young and living on the East Coast.

    Now, living on the West Coast, Herbal Thom practices many disciplines ranging from breath work, to Qigong, to using herbs, and superfoods.

    In this interview, Herbal Thom shares a powerful breath exercise to find your balance in the midst of a busy and stressful day.

    He explains about the practice of using mantras to benefit your well-being and shares three action steps for optimal wellness.

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    59. Recipe Secrets from Chef Colleen

    59. Recipe Secrets from Chef Colleen

    In this episode, Dr. George and John get back on the podcast train after a bit of a break.

    In this episode, they talk with Chef Colleen Cackowski about how she constructs all the wonderful recipes she has created using tonic herbs and superfoods. Her amazingly delicious recipes are some of the best you have ever tasted, and Dr. George and John actually persuaded her to share her most powerful secret to recipe development!

    If you learn how to do this one thing, all of your recipes moving forward will have so much more impact…

    In this fun and educational interview, Chef Colleen shares many tips for how to include tonic herbs in your daily life. She also talks about:

    • How to become an expert in creating original recipes
    • Which superfoods are her “go-to” standards when constructing an elixir or a smoothie
    • How to make sure your special concoction is something that everyone will love
    • What are the best bases to use for beverages
    • How to make an exceptional salad dressing at home and never have to buy packaged dressing again

    Chef Colleen shares some specific recipes for tonic elixirs, smoothies, and snacks during this interview. It’s a fast-paced and informative journey into the world of adding herbs to foods to help you take your health to the next level!

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    58. Serenity & Skin - Dr Li Interview

    58. Serenity & Skin - Dr Li Interview

    In this episode, Dr. George is pleased to introduce to you one of his personal teachers and mentors, Dr.Yue Ying Li. He met Dr. Li in acupuncture school where she was teaching. She specializes in internal medicine and dermatology.

    In this podcast Dr. George and John explore with Dr. Li how she originally got involved in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What’s amazing is she was actually treating herself with acupuncture from the time she was only 14 or 15 years old!

    Over time, Dr. Li observed how stress and emotions contribute to disease and how, in many cases, we bring on our own symptoms due to various emotional patterns we adopt.

    TCM is about bringing back harmony to the body on the energetic level, which in turn affects the physical level and brings balance. This is why the preventative approach of Chinese Medicine is so important.

    In addition to sharing philosophical notes about her background and her study of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Li also shares with us some tips for maintaining a positive attitude and ways to stay in balance when we are challenged with opportunities to leave our center.

    Also, we talk about food sensitivities: what causes them, and how to resolve them. As a dermatology specialist, we even go into issues associated with aging skin, wrinkles, use of topical steroids, acupuncture and facelifts, dealing with pain, the importance of sleep, and more.

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    57. Beauty Secrets from within

    57. Beauty Secrets from within

    In this episode, Dr. George and John answer more listener questions. This time the questions are focused on beauty…

    • How can Chinese herbs help us take care of our skin,especially as we get older?
    • What can be done about hair loss?
    • Which herbs,supplements, foods, and lifestyle choices can we make to support beautiful skin and healthy hair?

    The skin is the largest organ in the body. It is directly connected to the Lungs and Large Intestines, and responsible for 20% of the body’s detoxification process. Knowing this, it is clear how important the digestion and respiration processes are in the body as they relate to the skin.

    • How does gut health affect the skin?
    • Why is the Blood so important in this respect?
    • Which sub-set of tonic herbs is generally helpful for nourishing the tissue that supports healthy blood flow, leading to improved skin and hair?

    Other variables include hydration, external environmental elements, and stress. What is your skin trying to tell you about your psychological health? Learn fun facts about your skin plus important behind-the-formula reasons why certain herbs work well together to improve the structural integrity and radiance of your skin and hair.

    This podcast may be about beauty, but both men and women can benefit from the wisdom contained within this episode!

    Millions of dollars are spent each year on expensive lotions and creams for your skin, but the best skin care comes from nature. Try making your own homemade skin masque from ingredients you can eat. Here’s one recipe that is good for moisturizing dry skin:

    Half a very ripe banana (brown spots on the peel)
    Half a very ripe avocado
    One TBS yogurt
    One TBS olive oil

    One TBS chopped cucumber

    One tsp Pearl powder

    Few drops of Vitamin E oil


    Mix ingredients in a blender.  Apply a thick layer to skin and leave on for 30 minutes, then wash off with warm water followed by a splash of cold water. Refrigerate remaining mix for up to 3 days.

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    56. The Ultimate 5 Tonic Herbs

    56. The Ultimate 5 Tonic Herbs

    Can you guess our 5 favorite herbs?

    In this episode, discover what Dr. George and John consider their “desert island” herbs and why? This is always a fun game and thought experiment to play with different topics and in this podcast John and Dr. George each talk about the five herbs that they would want with them on a desert island.

    If they were limited to only taking five tonic herbs for the rest of their lives, what would they be? Also, what single formula would they take?

    Can you guess Dr. George's favorites? One herb is great for emotional balance. Another one is one of the best Qi tonics that helps creates energy in the body. The third herb is an amazing adaptogen that is especially great for entrepreneurs and athletes. The fourth favorite for him helps the body detoxify while you sleep, and the fifth and final favorite—for Dr. George today—has a high ORAC value and nutritional content.

    John has some similar favorites and a few different ones. His top herb is a powerful replenishing Yin Jing herb. He also has a Yang Jing herb in his top five. John chose a different adaptogen in his top list—find out what made him choose what he did.

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    55. Food With Benefits

    55. Food With Benefits

    In this episode Dr. George and John welcome back Jay and Joy from the JingSlingers. Their new book, Food with Benefits has just been released and they are excited to share more info with you.

    The amazing “comfort food” recipes in this new book are great for the body, healthy for the heart, and supportive for the spirit.

    Dr. George and John talk to the JingSlingers not only about food, but about the whole process they went through to get this beloved project from idea to reality.

    How did the book come about, what challenges did they face, how did they finance the project and how can you take some of these lessons learned and apply them to your own passions and projects?

    Listen and learn as Jay and Joy share some of the behind the scenes details about creating this unique culinary offering and enjoy vicariously as we taste our way through the recipes!

    This conversation might be just the inspiration to help you to move forward with sharing your gifts to the world. Remember, the Year of the Monkey is a great year for entrepreneurs!

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    54. Year of the Monkey

    54. Year of the Monkey

    In this episode, Dr. George and John and I talk about the significance of the Chinese New Year. In the Chinese tradition, there is a 60-year cycle that is associated with various animals.

    This year it’s the year of the Fire Monkey! The Fire Monkey year is going to be fast paced, exciting, lively, filled with great opportunities, and much more. What does this all mean?

    Listen to this podcast and learn:
     

    • What signature elements to expect from this year
    • Which aspects of life should flow more easily
    • Possible pitfalls to watch out for
    • How to position yourself for the best success
    • And more!

    Which herbs will equip you the best to deal with the energies of this unique year ahead? Check out this episode and find out now!

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    53. New Years Message 2016

    53. New Years Message 2016

    Dr. George and John have a new podcast ready for you! In this New Year Year’s podcast for 2016, Dr. George and John discuss setting intentions for the New Year through the lens of Taoist philosophy and herbalism.

    As they explore this topic, you are sure to have your curiosity piqued about who you really are and what meaning you bring to your life and actions. What is right action? How do you naturally cultivate that?

    Through the use of a simple exercise, they demonstrate how to approach the nature of being by stripping down the common precepts and labels we normally associate with ourselves, such that we are left with a more eternal sense of self…

    They also read a few of their favorite passages from ancient Chinese texts to further illuminate the nature of self and how embodied experience is much different than mental understanding of life.

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    52. Prenatal care with Dr. Roy Dittman

    52. Prenatal care with Dr. Roy Dittman

    In this new episode, Dr. George and John had the pleasure of talking with probably one of the most knowledgeable and proficient experts in prenatal care, Dr. Roy Dittman.

    Dr. Dittman is a doctor of oriental medicine and a master herbalist who specializes in evolving an integrative organic approach to effecting the most powerful period of human development—the perinatal period. He offers a revolutionary new approach for women (and men) to create extraordinary children.

    Author of The Brighton Baby, a 1000+ page volume which is an amazing resource for anyone who is considering parenthood, Dr. Dittman shared with us his thoughts on the most potent time for women to prepare for a child… before they become pregnant!

    • How long before conception should a woman prepare her body for pregnancy?
    • What does she need to be aware of?
    • What external influences should you know about that can affect the fetus before it is born?
    • What is the role of the man and how important is it for him to also prepare his body for conception?
    • How do you know if you have internal infections that could affect the pregnancy?
    • What other beneficial side-effects does detoxing to prepare for pregnancy offer?
    • How do you know what herbs are safe during pregnancy?

    Listen to the podcast now to find out!

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    51. Figuring out you Three Treasures

    51. Figuring out you Three Treasures

    In this episode, Dr. George and John and I talk about their “go to” page for anyone who wants to know how their Three Treasures energies are doing.

    They often refer people to visit their Three Treasures Analysis page at www.JingHerbsTest.com as this is a great way for you to check in periodically with yourself to see how well your energies are being balanced… or not.

    In this edition of the podcast, they explore more deeply the reason why this self-analysis is so helpful for people, regardless of whether it’s your first time using Chinese herbs or you have been using them for years. How does the analysis work?

    How can you get the most accurate results? Once you get your results, what’s next?

    By exploring all the questions in the Three Treasures Analysis, you can learn about what qualities each Treasure provides when healthy and how to detect when there is an underlying energetic imbalance.

    Dr. George and John go through each category, explaining the rationale for the questions and how and why they might indicate deficiency in a particular category, as well as offering tips such as one thing most women need to be aware of on a regular basis to ensure optimal health.

    An herbal program differs from many western style remedies because it works on many deeper levels. Find out more by listening to this podcast now!

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    50. Eating Healthy with Dr. Daniel Witkowski

    50. Eating Healthy with Dr. Daniel Witkowski

    In this podcast, Dr. George and John talk to Dr. Daniel ​Witkowski, MD, a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, on how to stay healthy! He and his wife Pamela have created a health-based practice to empower patients to ward off sickness and disease with encouragement and education about the benefits of healthy eating.

    Listen to this interview and learn:

    ·Quick and simple tips for reading and understanding food labels

    ·Why food affects not only our physical bodies, but our mental and emotional health as well.

    ·Which foods can you eat so you don’t have to count calories!

    ·What key component of your healthy diet are you probably not getting enough of?

    ·Which one food should you stop eating right now?(hint: the average American eats about 40 pounds of this per year… and it’s NOT sugar)?

    ·Which four key foods increase health and lower your risk of disease?

    ·How important is sleep and is there an optimum amount you need every night?

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