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Maoshing Ni

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Dr. Mao Shing Ni, known as Dr. Mao, is a 38th-generation doctor of Chinese medicine, the leading authority on Taoist anti-aging medicine, and author of the best-selling book Secrets of Longevity, Secrets of Self-Healing, Second Spring: Hundreds of Natural Secrets for Women, Secrets of Longevity 8-Week Program, and The Natural Health Dictionary.

Dr. Mao is a cofounder of Yo San University and the Tao of Wellness, the acclaimed center for nutrition, Chinese medicine, and acupuncture, located in Santa Monica, CA.

Born into a medical family spanning many generations, Dr. Mao began his medical training with his father, a renowned physician of Chinese medicine and Taoist Master, and continued his trainings in schools both in the U.S. and China. After receiving his doctorate degrees and completing his Ph.D. Dissertation on Nutrition, Dr. Mao did his graduate work at Shanghai Medical University and its affiliated hospitals and began his 25-year study of centenarians in China.


Dr. Mao is currently a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the National Alliance of Oriental Medicine. He has received numerous awards including “outstanding Acupuncturist of the Year”, “Best of L.A.”, and others.


Known on Sex and the City as “Dr. Wow”, Dr. Mao has lectured internationally and has been featured on radio and television, as well as on the pages of the New York Times, L.A. Times, and many other publications. Dr. Mao is the longevity expert on Yahoo! Health and Huffington Post. He is the founder of AskDr.Mao.com: The Natural Health Search Engine.



Specialties:

  • gerontology

Affiliation:

  • Yo San University and the Tao of Wellness

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    What are the health benefits of reishi mushrooms?
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    Why should I take an exercise class?
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    How can I make it easier to cook healthy meals?
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    What are healthy snacks to keep on hand?
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    How can I relax before bedtime?
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    How do I find time to exercise?
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    What herbs and spices can help improve my mood?
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    What is an easy exercise I can do at my desk to improve my mood?
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    What activity can help me think positive thoughts?
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    What colors can help improve my mood?
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    What are health benefits of vitamin D?
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