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Resources

Deepen your study of the Neijing and Classical Chinese medicine by exploring our lectures, publications, and media

Explore our curated collection of lectures, articles, and publications that illuminate the foundational principles of Neijing Nature-Based Medicine. These resources offer valuable insights for both seasoned practitioners and dedicated students, supporting deeper understanding and continued inquiry into Neijing-based healing traditions.

Featured Recent Podcasts

Chinese Medicine Education

“Neijing Nature Based Medicine: Returning to the Root with Dr. Edward Neal”

With Gavin Martin-Rentz and Dr. Edward Neal

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr Edward Neal, physician, researcher, and founder of Neijing Nature Based Medicine. In this interview, we explore the roots of Chinese medicine through the lens of the Huangdi Neijing and discuss what this classical text can teach us about clinical practice today.

Elevated Practice

“Nei Jing Nature-Based Medicine and Text Archaeology”

With Dr. Gretchen Badami and Dr. Edward Neal

What if modern disease, and even the human condition itself, could be reframed through ancient wisdom? Can the Nei Jing offer new ways of creating meaning and understanding in our world today?

In this episode, Dr. Ed Neal shares how his practice of East Asian Medicine has been shaped by a continually evolving understanding of the Inner Classic, uncovered through the process of Text Archaeology.

This conversation will change the way you think about medicine, meaning, and healing.

Gretchen Badani and Edward Neal

Cornerstone Content

Featured Series

Read Dr. Neal’s groundbreaking 3-part series about Neijing Nature-Based Medicine and Classical Text Archaeology, published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine and available on this website.
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The Apricot Grove Podcast

With Dr. Edward Neal and Mel Hopper Koppelman

Join us for a deep dive in retelling our human story through regular conversations about Chinese medicine, nature, society, and creativity.

New episodes posted regularly on Youtube and Spotify.

Related Podcasts

Sample Lectures from Our Online Classroom

From the 2024/26 Mentorship Training Program

Study Topic #12
Architecture of the Human Body (excerpt)

Study Topic #13
Rivers and Watersheds (excerpt)

Study Topic #14
Suwen Chapter 1 Text Reading (excerpt)

Study Topic #25
Seeing with the Artist’s Eye (excerpt)

Articles and Lectures

Events

Symposiums, lectures, workshops, and conferences with Dr. Neal

Dr. Neal regularly lectures to AMA physicians, acupuncturists, scientists, has worked with the World Health Organization, and numerous other organizations, universities, and institutes.

To host Dr. Neal for a speaking engagement, please contact us.

Sunday Talks Lecture Series

The Sunday Classes are a series of free public discussions on a variety of subjects based on Neijing classical medicine theory, presented by Dr. Edward Neal, MD.