The East West-Alchemist: Understanding Nutrition & Supplementation For Better Health with Matt Dorsey

Matt Dorsey has spent the last twelve years studying and practicing Eastern Medicine, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, herbology, pharmacology, Qi Gong, psychology, and anything else that falls under the umbrella of 'Integrative Medicine'. He can approach any health condition using a variety of different lenses, although he draws most heavily on his training in western clinical nutrition, herbology, lifestyle medicine, acupuncture, and biochemistry. Dr. Dorsey works as the Chief Scientific Officer & Formulator for CHOQ and runs his own practice working one-on-one with clients through The East-West Alchemist. Dr. Matt Dorsey, DACM, LA Chief Scientific Officer & Formulator CHOQ, LLCMatt Dorsey describes himself as being 'medically bilingual', since the Eastern and Western medical systems are essentially different languages.In this episode, we discuss: What lead him to study acupuncture and eastern medicine? How he got into learning about supplements? What is true purpose of supplements? What is the difference between over-the-counter supplements and medical grade supplements? What are signs to look out for that what you are supplementing might not be working with your body? What is the difference between taking Chinese herbs and adaptogens? When and what should we be trying to get from food, rather than a supplement? How does one choose a supplement company to buy from? And so much more.Website: www.Starseedkitchen.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices