The Balancing Point Podcast

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I sit down with Alexia Bennetts to explore electroacupuncture and how it enhances traditional acupuncture. We discuss how electrical stimulation supports the nervous system, improves energy flow, and accelerates healing. From chronic pain to stress-related conditions, this conversation highlights how frequency-based medicine is shaping the future of integrative care. - - - - - Alexia Bennetts is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of Calm Spirit Integrative Wellness with over 25 years of clinical experience in Chinese Medicine. She specializes in electroacupuncture and integrative pain management, combining traditional meridian-based approaches with modern insights into neurophysiology and frequency medicine. Through her work, she helps patients address chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, and long-standing imbalances using both time-tested and emerging therapeutic techniques. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmspiritwellness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexie-bennetts-8259984 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmSpiritAcu Website: https://www.calmspiritacupuncture.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@calmspiritwellness - - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I explain why standard lab testing often misses early signs of disease and how functional medicine takes a more precise approach. We explore the difference between qualitative and quantitative testing, the limitations of reference ranges, and how using optimal lab values can help detect issues earlier and track real progress toward better health.- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I walk through the key lab tests that can help uncover fertility challenges in both men and women. We explore hormones, inflammation, stress markers, and modern at-home testing tools that make tracking fertility easier than ever. This is a practical guide to understanding what to test, why it matters, and how to take control of your fertility journey. - - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I speak with Karl Okulove about the moment he was told he was about to die—and what he did next. We discuss stress, inflammation, weight gain, and the power of making a decisive life change. Karl shares how he walked away from his career, rebuilt his health, and created a completely new lifestyle rooted in simplicity and vitality.- - - - - Karl Okulove is a former chief operating engineer whose life changed after a life-threatening health diagnosis forced him to reevaluate everything. After years of chronic stress and declining health, he left his career, transformed his lifestyle, and rebuilt his well-being through diet, detoxification, and mindset shifts. Today, he lives on a small farm where he produces nutrient-dense food, raises livestock, and operates a freeze-dried food business focused on sustainability and health.Website: myhappyhens.com- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

In this episode, I join my longtime friend Phil Cisneros on A World of Possibilities to share my journey into acupuncture, integrative medicine, and what truly creates lasting health. We talk about the power of combining Eastern and Western approaches, how personal challenges shaped my path, and why simplicity, consistency, and connection are key to healing and longevity.- - - - - Phil Cisneros is a doctoral candidate, transformational consultant, and the visionary host of A World of Possibilities. With over 22 years in education and a background as a professional musician and children’s author, Phil blends academic rigor with creative insight. He is dedicated to helping "World Voyagers" shift their perspectives, overcome life’s predicaments, and navigate powerfully toward a designed future.- - - - - 🎧 World of Possibilities PodcastWorld of Possibilities Podcast features engaging conversations with thought leaders, creatives, and change-makers, exploring ideas, experiences, and perspectives that inspire growth, transformation, and new ways of thinking about what’s possible in life.Listen on SpotifyWebsite: https://philcisneros.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063589388044# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philcisneros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08v-maeuA0juSGCSsOImIA/featured- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I sit down with David Stouder to discuss what it really takes to age well. We explore the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation, and why vitamin D, omega-3s, and gut health are foundational for long-term vitality. This conversation simplifies the noise around health and focuses on practical steps to feel better and stay strong as you age.- - - - - David Stouder is a clinical nutritionist and lead host for Humanized Health, the educational arm of Village Green Apothecary. With over 40 years of experience, David is a master at "humanizing" complex biochemistry into actionable strategies for proactive aging.As the longtime voice of The Vitamin Shelf, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical longevity, specializing in the gut-brain axis, mitochondrial energy, and microbiome health. David’s mission is to empower listeners with the science-backed tools needed to maintain vibrant health and resilience at any age.- - - - - Connect with David Stouder: Humanized Health: https://humanizedhealth.com Village Green Apothecary: https://myvillagegreen.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@villagegreenapothecary9946 - - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture - - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this solo episode of The Balancing Point, I break down how thyroid function really works and why it’s one of the most misunderstood conditions in medicine. I explain the role of the brain, hormone conversion, nutrient needs, and why standard testing often misses the root problem. This is a practical guide to understanding thyroid symptoms and finding a more complete approach to diagnosis and care.- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I speak with Dr. Pat McShane about helping women thrive after menopause. We explore healthspan versus lifespan, preventing frailty, protecting muscle and bone health, and why movement, protein intake, and social connection are essential for long-term vitality. This is a practical conversation about staying strong, independent, and mentally sharp with age.- - - - - Dr. Patricia McShane, MD, is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and former Harvard Medical School faculty member with over 40 years of clinical expertise. An MIT-trained engineer turned physician, she led the IVF program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital before focusing on female longevity science. Through WomensHealthspan.net and the Women’s Healthspan Voices podcast, she helps women navigate menopause and aging using a data-driven approach to hormonal balance, metabolic health, and muscle preservation.- - - - - 🎧 Women’s Healthspan Voices Women’s Healthspan Voices explores the science and strategies behind helping women live longer, healthier lives. Hosted by Dr. Pat McShane, the podcast features conversations on longevity, hormone health, preventive medicine, and the evolving field of women’s healthspan.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWebsite: https://www.womenshealthspan.netYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I speak with Mike Sententia about evidence-based energy healing and its role in treating chronic pain. We discuss tissue-specific biofield work, the science behind healing research, distance sessions, and how measurable results can bridge integrative care and mainstream medicine. If you’re curious about the mechanics of energy work, this conversation will open new doors.- - - - - Mike Sententia is the founder of Healing Lab and a pioneer in evidence-based energy healing. With over 25 years of research and clinical practice, he developed a systematic, tissue-specific approach to treating chronic pain using biofield techniques. Known for his “50% better or you don’t pay” guarantee, Mike focuses on delivering measurable results for conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, sciatica, and persistent musculoskeletal pain while advancing research that bridges energy medicine and mainstream science.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healinglab_bayareaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healinglabbayareaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/healinglabsfWebsite: https://healinglab.org- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I explain how traditional Chinese medicine and functional medicine approach allergies and histamine reactions differently than conventional care. I break down mast cells, DAO enzymes, lung and spleen function, and why suppressing symptoms isn’t the same as restoring balance. If you struggle with seasonal or food allergies, this episode will help you understand the root cause approach.- - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I walk you through the clinical signs your doctor should recognize before ever running a lab. From gait analysis and posture to nail changes, tongue diagnosis, pulse qualities, and subtle cardiovascular clues, I explain how real bedside medicine works. If you want to understand how your body speaks long before bloodwork confirms it, this episode is for you.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, I break down broken heart syndrome—also known as Takotsubo or stress-induced cardiomyopathy—and explain how intense emotional or physical stress can temporarily weaken and reshape the heart. We explore how it differs from a true heart attack, why women are most at risk, and what stress hormones actually do to cardiac function. I also share practical acupressure tools you can use during high-stress situations.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explains how daily, seasonal, and hormonal rhythms shape energy, metabolism, sleep, and long-term health.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I explore what it means to live in rhythm with your body. From circadian cycles and hormone timing to seasonal eating, sleep, and movement, I explain how ancient Chinese medicine identified biological patterns that modern science now confirms. We’ll look at how ignoring these rhythms drives fatigue, weight gain, and hormonal imbalance—and how restoring alignment can dramatically improve health, energy, and resilience.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Learn why fibrinogen—not cholesterol—may be the strongest predictor of heart attack and stroke risk, and how to test and lower it naturally.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I break down why fibrinogen is one of the most overlooked yet powerful predictors of heart attack and stroke risk. While cholesterol is routinely tested, fibrinogen often isn’t—despite research showing it may increase cardiovascular risk far more dramatically. I explain how fibrinogen works in clot formation, why elevated levels make blood “sticky,” how to interpret optimal ranges, and what practical steps can help lower risk naturally through diet, supplements, and acupuncture.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explains how electroacupuncture influences the nervous system to treat stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, dementia, and brain injury.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I revisit one of my most requested talks on electroacupuncture and neurological disease. I walk through the science behind how acupuncture stimulates nerves, alters neurotransmitters, and influences brain regions involved in pain, movement, cognition, and healing. We explore applications for stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and brain trauma—and why frequency, intention, and nerve pathways matter.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explains three affordable labs that can predict women’s heart attack risk decades early—and what to do if results are high.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I share how we can predict and prevent heart attacks—especially in women—by using three simple lab tests: a lipid panel, high-sensitivity CRP, and lipoprotein(a). I explain why lipoprotein(a) is one of the most dangerous LDL subtypes, why it often goes untested, and what steps you can take if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explores how Calicurb activates gut-brain satiety pathways to reduce cravings and support weight loss—without GLP-1 drug side effects.In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Jerger from Ortho Molecular Products to explore the science behind Calicurb, a clinically researched botanical designed to activate gut-brain satiety signaling. We discuss how bitter receptors trigger natural GLP-1 release, how Calicurb compares to injectable weight-loss drugs, and why reducing cravings—not willpower—may be the missing link in sustainable weight loss.Kyle Jerger is an account executive with Ortho Molecular Products and a trusted clinical educator in the functional medicine space. Known for his deep understanding of biochemistry and clinical research, Kyle works closely with practitioners to translate complex science into practical, patient-centered solutions. His role focuses on supporting evidence-based supplementation that aligns with real-world clinical outcomes. Kyle JergerWebsite: https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-jerger-37a47932/Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explains GLP-1 and GIP weight loss drugs, their risks, costs, and effective long-term alternatives for appetite control.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I break down what GLP-1 and GIP weight loss drugs actually do, where they work well, and where they fall short. I share real patient outcomes, including side effects like muscle loss and gastroparesis, and explain why some people see no benefit at all. I also introduce a research-backed alternative that reduces hunger and cravings naturally—without the cost or long-term risks of injections.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters shares safe, research-backed herbs and supplements that support testosterone naturally—without the risks of pharmaceutical hormone therapy.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I continue the conversation on testosterone by sharing the herbs and supplements I trust—and personally used—to support healthy testosterone levels without pharmaceutical risks. I explain how lowering sex hormone binding globulin can make testosterone more effective, why both men and women need adequate levels, and which natural strategies supported my recovery, strength, and vitality after serious illness.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Dr. John NietersWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explains why testosterone symptoms persist despite “normal” labs—and how stress, binding proteins, and hormones interact.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I unpack the misunderstandings surrounding testosterone testing and treatment in both men and women. I explain why focusing on a single lab value often leads to missed diagnoses, how stress alters hormone availability, and why free testosterone, estrogen, and binding proteins must be evaluated together. We also explore the real risks of testosterone supplementation when it’s approached without a full hormonal picture.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John Nieters explains why bladder issues aren’t inevitable—and how modern therapies can restore control, comfort, and confidence.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I break down some of the most common bladder issues I see in practice—especially urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequent nighttime urination. I explain why these problems are becoming more common, why they don’t resolve on their own, and how pelvic floor therapy, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, and targeted supplements can work together to restore healthy bladder function.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Menopause raises stroke, heart, anxiety, and insomnia risks—Dr. John explains the hormone shifts behind it and the natural tools to stay safe and balanced.In this episode, I break down why menopause isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. I explain how dropping estrogen and progesterone intensifies stress hormones, raising risks for strokes, anxiety, insomnia, and hot flashes. I also cover adrenal strain and the little-known issue of urethral support, plus why vaginal estrogen can be so protective. My goal is to help you enter your “second spring” feeling informed and empowered.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Website: ⁠⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

Dr. John shares the surprising injuries, teachers, and turning points that led him from Tai Chi to root-cause medicine in this personal origin story.In this episode, I share the story of how injuries, unlikely teachers, and life-changing encounters led me from Tai Chi to acupuncture to functional medicine. From back pain in college to powerful martial arts training to discovering leaky gut and integrative diagnostics, I explain the moments and mentors that shaped my philosophy of root-cause healing and the work I do today.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Website: ⁠https://alamedaacupuncture.com/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Balancing Point, Dr. John Nieters reflects on his clinical training in China and the powerful lessons he learned from their fast, organized, and patient-centered medical system. From diabetes programs rooted in movement and seasonal nutrition to same-day fertility diagnostics, he explains why efficiency is a form of compassion—and how U.S. medicine could evolve by embracing similar practices.John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.Website: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Best Time to Take Apple Cider Vinegar 06:48 Do you need more salt? 10:57 Dangers of Low Sodium 12:33 Research studies and U-Shaped Curves 15:58 Orthostatic hypotension 16:39 Functional range of sodium levels 19:31 Salt conscious culture 21:44 Sodium and adrenal fatigue 23:30 Cortisone, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine 23:56 Aldosterone 25:32 BloodContinue reading "Q&A 6/15/23 Cognitive Function & Sodium"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 06:15 COVID and the aging brain 08:04 British study found that the original virus can impair cognitive ability in a way equivalent to making the brain age by two decades. 13:12 COVID, memory, genes and epigenetics. 17:01 Published article Nature Reviews Genetics, 'people age and have more senescent cells, there areContinue reading "Q&A 6/8/23 COVID and Cognitive Health"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Anxiety and depression has been increasing the past few years. Studies are showing that anxiety has more of an impact on our health than we once thought. Learn the differences between anxiety and depression, the importance of finding help for these issues and different ways others have been able to overcome their anxiety. Continue reading "Q&A 6/1/23 What To Do About Anxiety"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: When is it best to just live with allergies and keep hiking and gardening eyes water.  How can you avoid sepsis if in a hospital, leave quickly?  I bought the sweet spot book. I was going over my blood test and realized that I have a 60 on the eGFR range and IContinue reading "Q&A 5/18/23 Allergies, Sepsis & eGFR and Kidney Health"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Discusses antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effective they are against bacteria in the body, like staph, effective enough to be substituted for antibiotics? Also, bitters as a GLP-1 agonist. https://youtu.be/XioHJiC3K3I PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Sweet Spot Book Announcement 01:03 Cardiovascular Series Course 02:38 Antibacterial herbs like Berberine and how effectiveContinue reading "Q&A 5/11/23 Effectiveness of Antibacterial Herbs & Bitters"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Mercury is one of the 2nd most toxic metals in our environment and can unknowingly be having a great impact on health.  Mercury will have an impact on our nerves, hormones, candida and neurological symptoms. https://youtu.be/jfZnLjpji78 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Mercury and Amalgam fillings 07:12 Mercury and nerves 09:51 Hormones and MercuryContinue reading "Q&A 5/4/23 Mercury… The often overlooked cause of not feeling well."

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Eustachian tube dysfunction. Is there something you recommend for hormone replacement for males and females? Toe neuropathy - Signs, symptoms and causes. Please discuss glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. How can we avoid stop cure them when diagnosed? best ways to boost immune system https://youtu.be/OEL2MMWbER4 PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Eustachian tube dysfunctionContinue reading "Q&A 4/27/23 Eustachian tube dysfunction, Recommended HRT, Toe Neuropathy, Glaucoma/ Cataracts and Boosting Immune System"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: More research is showing how damaged to the endothelium glycocalyx is the root cause of most cardiovascular diseases. Understand causes and treatments for cardiovascular disease. What the endothelium and endothelial glycocalyx is. Different lifestyle habits that can promote this. The beginning causes of damage to the endothelium. How calcium and calcified arteries contribute. The roleContinue reading "Q&A 4/20/23 Why damaged glycocalyx is at the root cause of most Cardiovascular Diseases"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question regarding benefits of Qi Gong and kidneys, what are the options for menopause and HRT? what can I do for Meniere's disease? Are can I do for neuropathy? What are the benefits of frozen bread? What can I do to help constipation?   https://youtu.be/S9xDOjqfQVw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Announcements - Book release 04:44 QiContinue reading "Q&A 4/13/23 Qi Gong & Kidneys, Hormones, Meniere’s Disease, Neuropathy, Frozen Bread and Constipation"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Question of a relative who developed a UTI that turned into sepsis while in hospital. Is it possible to have side effects from Melatonin? What is the importance of the mitochondria? Is this article on night shade vegetables correct? Information on upcoming Cardiology classes https://youtu.be/VvTrFdldNAw PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Book to be published soonContinue reading "Q&A 4/6/23 UTI and Sepsis, Melatonin and Night Shade Vegetables"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Importance of Fiber 04:55 What is GLP-1 and how to increase it 07:53 Reduces Food Cravings 09:25 How to naturally increase GLP-1  09:40 Glucomannan 09:58 Konjac Mannon 12:52 Guar Gum 14:24 Alpha Linolenic Acid 14:51 Alpha Lipoic Acid 19:03 Chromium 25:09 Resistant Starches 31:55 Is Stevia ok to eat? 34:51 Psyllium FiberContinue reading "Q&A 3/30/23 GLP-1 and Weight Loss"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Tea Vs Water03:00 Camellia Sinensis plant 04:11 Cistus Incantus Tea 09:50 EGCG 11:30 Black Tea12:05 White Tea 13:42 Summer tea 14:50 Winter Tea15:31 Caffeine20:08 Tea Poem 26:11 Cellular hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis35:28 Tea Magazine36:07 Macular degeneration41:26 Glaucoma https://youtu.be/3sc27Y8TGqE Transcript from Webinar: Here we are on another beautiful Thursday afternoon, and I'm notContinue reading "Q&A 3/16/23 Tea Vs Water, Thyroid, Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Understand the importance of healthy bowel movements. How Traditional Chinese Medicine views the large intestines and lungs. Best way to retrain for daily bowel movements. The connection between depression, anxiety, irritability and Constipation. Learn about laxatives and Dementia Risk. How  Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture can support constipation. Fiber and supplement recommendation for constipation. https://youtu.be/pr51g6dBluk PODCASTContinue reading "Q&A 3/9/23 All About Constipation"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/ALgozSStiNw Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:25 Uric Acid blood test 05:58 Uric acid and cardiovascular disease connection 10:01 Physiological effects of uric acid 11:23 Foods that increase uric acid 11:54 Alopurinol medication 14:28 Colchicine 16:42 4 Stages of high uric acid 20:29 Vitamin C 21:45 Quercetin 24:44 Luteolin 27:09 Tart Cherry 28:00Continue reading "Q&A 3/2/23 Arthritis and Uric Acid"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 - Kinesiology testing 09:36 What Chinese herbs would you use to treat an inflammation? 14:37 Berberine 16:56 Scutellarin 21:31 Fish Oil 32:43 Ginger 35:13 Garlic 36:51 Turmeric 38:23 Cardamom 39:52 Green Tea 42:16 Rosemary 42:58 Cinnamon 45:43 Uric Acid 47:00 Antibodies 48:47 The dawn effect 52:19 Recommendation on Green Tea? 53:14 RosemaryContinue reading "Q&A 2/23/23 Rickettsia, Anti-Inflammatory Herbs, Antibodies, Dawn Effect & Green Tea"

https://youtu.be/yJTTBzDok3Q Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Varicose Veins and thoracic aortic aneurysm 06:22 Ways to strengthen and develop blood vessels 06:32 Collagen 07:02 Vitamin C 10:46 Copper 12:45 Blood Clots 13:19 Nattokinase 13:40 Serrapeptase 14:22 Lumbrokinase 16:02 Xue Fu Zhu Yu San Formula 16:46 Weakened heart 17:50 Hard time making decisions and may be depressed 19:33Continue reading "Q&A 2/16/23 Varicose Veins, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Brain Fog and Night Time Depression"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/MoWj3QhghKE Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to createContinue reading "Q&A 2/9/23 Heart Problems, Bleeding Problems, Unexplained Pain and Lyme Disease"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/aludOhfYOgg Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to createContinue reading "Q&A 2/2/23 Bi Syndrome, Pain, Vitamin D, Light Therapy, Hemochromatosis"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/VsblAgKMUlM Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... REFERNCES: Coming Soon... Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks about his experience with the importance of finding your vision and purpose in life, in order to createContinue reading "Q&A 1/19/23 Transient Global Amnesia, non H-pylori ulcers and Who should do a Liver Cleanse?"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: Coming Soon https://youtu.be/kO8jb1d7qF4 Transcript from Webinar: Coming Soon... https://youtu.be/5arNOnxQWuM https://youtu.be/1n4NLB5PzWI https://youtu.be/ydDVU9l5fPw https://youtu.be/1MYDGQ7yEe0 https://youtu.be/pTGqKjC9zgk https://youtu.be/K0BZIBqk-II https://youtu.be/EHhxjdELdVg https://youtu.be/QKg-yvaPvH0 https://youtu.be/N3nRaymic_E https://youtu.be/TIbK4ykmYKw https://youtu.be/j35s5VxSAsA https://youtu.be/WWpR6Aasj9M https://youtu.be/wa2FoEvusGo https://youtu.be/OiKHG1drWsg https://youtu.be/k2rAKtZMeFQ https://youtu.be/yD8XdoiVf9Y REFERNCES: Coming Soon... https://drjengunter.com/the-menopause-manifesto/ Dr. John Nieters L.Ac, DAOM, is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, functional medicine, writer, teacher, and leader in the community. In this episode, John talks aboutContinue reading "Q&A 1/5/23 Menopause and Traditional Chinese Medicine"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 03:19 Simple Lab Testing 04:18 Ideal Functional Ranges 07:20 White Blood Cells 10:25 Hemoglobin 12:06 RDW 14:17 MCV 15:13 Platelets 20:05 hs-CRP 20:55 Homocysteine 21:19 D-Dimer 23:25 Fibrinogen 24:09 GGT  24:48 Ferritin 25:49 Can high platelets lead to menstrual cramps https://youtu.be/6V3L-DhKLEs Transcript from Webinar: Welcome to another edition of "Ask Dr. Neiters" hereContinue reading "Q&A 7/26/22 Simple Lab Tests that Can Make a Big Difference"

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 02:53 MEDICATION and NUTRIENT REPLACEMENT 04:52 ACE Inhibitors 07:11 SELF MONITORING 07:56 ACE INHIBITORS SELF CARE 12:25 NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES 14:50 Vitamin D TESTING 15:56 BETA BLOCKERS 25:19 WAYS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE 26:50 HIGH HEMOGLOBIN 28:12 RELAXATION 31:48 BIOFEEDBACK DEVICES 34:45 LOWER INFLAMMATION 37:03 HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS 39:27 PEMF MAT https://youtu.be/J57LyNxHK08 Transcript fromContinue reading "Q&A 7/19/22 Hypertension"

Podcast Highlights: 00:30 POST COVID EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS 12:17 RESEARCH ARTICLES 22:39  Why doesn't everybody get acupuncture all the time? 34:57 Acupuncture and HPA system https://youtu.be/iuwO0koAZwM Transcript from Webinar: Hello there. This is Dr. John, back with you. I want to thank Kathryn for doing such a great job. Last week I was a little underContinue reading "Q&A 7/12/22 Long COVID, Benefits of Acupuncture"

  Podcast Highlights: 00:27 Taking Breaks from Adaptogens 04:26– Serum Sodium Ranges 05:40 – U-Shape curves 08:06– Functional Ranges on blood work 09:28 – The Salt Fix 10:50 – Healthy Sodium ranges 12:01– Low Sodium 13:25– Adrenal Fatigue 15:48 – Orthostatic Hypotension 20:36– Table Salt 24:01 - Aldosterone 25:44 - Hypovolemia 28:41 – Mild HyponatremiaContinue reading "Q&A 6/28/22 All About Sodium"

  Podcast Highlights: 01:00 – Benefits of Chrysanthemum 04:33 Pre-cancerous signs on the skin and things to watch for 14:12 COVID and Micro-clots 18:45 Thromboembolic Events 20:18 Lab Test Recommendations 23:38 Genetic SNPs 40:12 Olive Oil Intake and Mortality 44:38 Avocado Benefits 48:06 Cholesterol Benefits 51:27 Vitamin D and Calcium https://youtu.be/eNjaywn5z1s Transcript from Webinar: HowdyContinue reading "Q&A 6/21/22 Skin Cancer, Olive Oil & Cholesterol"

  Podcast Highlights: 00:41 Summer benefits of Watermelon 03:10 SIGNFICANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES 03:43 SIGNIFICANCE OF FOOD COLORS 04:31 What is the Health impact of inorganic salts versus organic sodium from plants like celery, tomatoes, etc.." 08:23 Is Camellia Sinensis a super absorber of toxic environmental fluoride from soil, etc.?" 12:55 HEADACHES – Which MigraineContinue reading "Q&A 6/14/22 Migraine Headaches"