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Sep 16
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Beyond Prescriptions: What Western Medic...

Dr. Taz MD
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What if the reason you feel drained, stressed, or out of balance isn’t something your doctor can find on a lab test, but something deeper that Western medicine has overlooked for centuries?


In this eye-opening episode of Hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with ninth-generation doctor of traditional oriental medicine Dr. Jenelle Kim to reveal the hidden truths about constitution, essence, and the vital forces that shape your health. Together, they uncover what modern science often ignores — how your unique constitution, your emotional state, and the balance of yin and yang influence everything from hormones to longevity.


From the three pillars of medicine (medicine, movement, mindset) to the forgotten role of breath and energy, Dr. Kim shares the ancient frameworks that can transform how you see your body, your stress, and your path to healing. She explains why Western approaches treat symptoms but miss the root, and how simple, timeless practices can reset your energy and restore balance.


If you’ve ever felt like something is missing from conventional medicine, this conversation will give you a powerful new lens on what health really means.


Dr. Kim and Dr. Taz discuss:

  • Why Western medicine ignores constitution and essence
  • How yin and yang govern hormones and energy flow
  • The three pillars of medicine: medicine, movement, mindset
  • Why emotions like anger show up in your organs
  • The overlooked role of breath and movement as medicine
  • What adaptogens really do (and when they’re dangerous)
  • Why ginseng is powerful but not for everyone
  • How to simplify beauty and longevity practices
  • The Daoist wisdom that brings security in uncertain times
  • Why honoring your constitution removes self-comparison

This is more than a conversation about health — it’s a call to rethink what medicine should really mean in your life.


Topics Covered:

  • Constitution and Eastern medicine explained
  • Yin, yang, qi, and organ-emotion connections
  • Medicine, movement, and mindset as pillars of health
  • Herbal medicine, adaptogens, and ginseng caution
  • Why Western medicine misses the root causes
  • Longevity, beauty, and balance practices
  • The Dao and the future of integrative healing

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About Dr. Jenelle Kim:

Dr. Jenelle Kim DACM, L.Ac., is a 9th generation Doctor of Traditional Oriental Medicine, practitioner of Qi Gong/Moving Meditation, board director for Meditation Organization and teacher of the 8 Keys of Living Meditation. She is a prolifically and internationally cited wellness expert who has been featured in Forbes, Allure, Meditation Magazine, Time, & Good Morning America.


She is the founder & master formulator of her custom manufacturing labs - JBK Wellness Labs - where her and her team of experts have developed innovative products in the clean beauty (skin, body, hair) and nutraceutical (dietary supplements, nutritional powders, etc) categories for global and indie brands carried in high-end retailers, including Credo, Nordstrom, Sephora & Ulta, for over 20 years.


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Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Ancient Medicine

02:39 Dr. Jenelle's Lineage and Background

09:10 The Three Pillars of Medicine

12:58 Understanding Yin and Yang

33:38 The Role of the Liver in Hormone Balance

35:50 The Role of Kidneys and Liver in Health

36:25 Importance of Digestive System

38:51 Personalizing Wellness

42:55 The Power of Herbal Medicine

50:38 Navigating the Herbal Supplement Industry

56:26 Korean Beauty Secrets

59:16 Longevity and Stress Management

01:07:33 Final Thoughts and Farewell


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