Ryan Lybarger

Ryan Lybarger

Apr
28
San Huang San vs. Die Da Jiu: When to Cool, When to Move

San Huang San vs. Die Da Jiu: When to Cool, When to Move

When it comes to injury and trauma care, timing is everything. Two of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s most iconic trauma
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Apr
21
Die Da Jiu: Herbal Alchemy for Injury and Trauma Recovery

Die Da Jiu: Herbal Alchemy for Injury and Trauma Recovery

In the world of trauma medicine, few traditions are as time-tested and clinically effective as Die Da Jiu (跌打酒)—the
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Apr
18
San Huang San: Herbal Ice for Inflammation and Trauma

San Huang San: Herbal Ice for Inflammation and Trauma

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the art of trauma care is not only about moving blood—it’s also about taming
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Apr
14
“Ice Is for Dead People”: Inflammation, Healing, and the Convergence of East and West

“Ice Is for Dead People”: Inflammation, Healing, and the Convergence of East and West

Injury recovery is evolving. What was once common wisdom—rest, ice, and immobility—is now being re-evaluated in both modern
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Apr
02
Peppermint, Chrysanthemum, and Goji Berry: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science in Herbal Medicine

Peppermint, Chrysanthemum, and Goji Berry: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science in Herbal Medicine

In my practice—and in my own kitchen—there are a few herbs I return to again and again. Peppermint,
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Mar
31
Ida Rolf: The Woman Who Reimagined the Human Body

Ida Rolf: The Woman Who Reimagined the Human Body

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the legacy of women who shaped the healing arts—and few did
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Mar
29
Honoring Dr. Janet Travell: The Woman Who Changed the Way We Treat Pain

Honoring Dr. Janet Travell: The Woman Who Changed the Way We Treat Pain

March is Women’s History Month—a time to recognize the often-overlooked contributions of women who’ve shaped our world.
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Mar
23
Embryology and the Development of Acupuncture Channels

Embryology and the Development of Acupuncture Channels

Acupuncture channels are often described as energetic pathways, but their existence can be understood through embryology. During early development, the
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Mar
21
Rethinking Heart Health

Rethinking Heart Health

Insights from TCM, Movement, and Tom Cowan’s "Human Heart, Cosmic Heart" Introduction Most of us grew up
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Mar
18
The Science of Tai Chi

The Science of Tai Chi

A Sophisticated Synthesis of Physics, Biology, and Neuroscience Tai Chi is often seen as a slow, meditative practice, commonly associated
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