Cold Plunges, How to Beat Cravings & Cosmetic Acupuncture: What Works—and What Doesn’t, with Dr. Felice Chan

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Arielle introduces Dr. Felice Chan, who grew up with Chinese medicine in Hong Kong but trained as a Western doctor before switching paths.

Arielle Lorre introduces the episode by addressing common skepticism around Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. Her guest, Dr. Felice Chan, is a board-certified doctor of Chinese medicine with a unique background: she grew up in Hong Kong, studied neuroscience and pre-med in the U.S., and worked at Boston Children's Hospital before pursuing a four-year master's in Chinese medicine. Dr. Chan explains her shift from Western medicine after witnessing a child with eczema find relief only through acupuncture. The episode delves into the rigorous education required to become a licensed Chinese medicine doctor, including an eight-hour exam. Dr. Chan discusses common issues she sees in her Los Angeles practice, such as gut health and mental health, and critiques popular wellness trends. She advises against ice-cold beverages, linking them to digestive problems and fatigue, and questions intermittent fasting, especially for women. The conversation explores the emotional components of health in Chinese medicine, with each organ tied to specific emotions. Dr. Chan describes cosmetic acupuncture as an alternative to Botox, emphasizing collagen production and muscle activation. She also shares her personal struggle with adult acne and how Chinese medicine helped, leading to her skincare line, Moonbow, which incorporates Chinese herbs. The episode includes practical tips, like starting and ending contrast therapy with heat, and highlights the importance of a protein-rich breakfast for managing cravings.

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A grounded conversation about Chinese medicine, Western training, and the everyday habits that may affect how the body feels.

Dr. Felice Chan brings a useful tension to the wellness conversation: she grew up in Hong Kong around traditional Chinese medicine, then came to the US for allopathic training, with time shadowing an oncology neurosurgeon and working at Boston Children's Hospital before pursuing…

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