Balancing Yang Heat with Yin Food
Thoughtful Eating. One big way we live in harmony during the summer is to eat mindfully. When it is very hot, eat energetically cooling...
I am getting a total hip replacement, will acupuncture help me with that?
Absolutely. Acupuncture can be useful pre- and post-operatively with a joint replacement. Preoperatively. Acupuncture can help with pain...
Summer and Chinese Medicine
As the summer rolls around again, it’s good to get a reminder on how hot weather affects your body. The more you know, the better you can...
Deep Water Exercise
Like most folks, summer probably makes you think of swimming. And rightly so. It’s such good exercise. And swimming is great for post-op...
Pokey sticks helped our little boy!
This is a testimonial from the mother of one of my pediatric patients. Our 18 month old son developed chronic diarrhea. We think it...
Can acupuncture help me with my allergic reaction to the pollen? I am so miserable.
Looking at the big picture. Acupuncturists believe in addressing the causes of allergies – that is, treating the whole person and making...
Depression, S.A.D., and Anxiety
Many people suffering from depression can find a natural and effective way to treat their symptoms with acupuncture. A recent study...
What does it mean when I have "adrenal fatigue?"
Several of my patients have come in with the diagnosis of “adrenal fatigue” they got from a holistic practitioner (doctor, chiropractor,...