Stress and the Liver
Stress. Everybody’s got it. We all know it’s bad for us… now what? Some people feel stress about completing their never ending to-do list. Some
Day: April 25, 2016
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What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?
As an acupuncturist, the most common question I receive is “Does acupuncture hurt?” The short answer is No, acupuncture does not hurt. The needles are
Insomnia & the Heart
Insomnia means different things to different people. Some people have a very difficult time turning off their minds and falling asleep. Other people can fall
Health Patterns of the Helpers
As an acupuncturist, I find myself working with quite a lot of lovely people, and truly some of the loveliest, dearest patients I have worked
Health Patterns of the Perfectionist
As a teacher of personality studies and also an acupuncturist, I find it particularly fascinating to observe how temperament really does play a role in
Prostate Health
Enlarged prostate is an exceedingly common health concern for men over age 50. Studies show that 40-50% of men age 51-60 will experience symptoms of
Aging & the Kidneys
Isn’t aging FUN? The low back and knee pain, memory loss, hair loss and grey hair, hearing loss, fatigue, loss of sexual function, brittle bones…
Acupuncture for Sciatica
Pain from a pinched nerve is some of the most intense, mind-numbing pain there is. It has an urgent, sharp, electrical quality all its own.
Acupuncture for Vitality
Most likely you have seen the Yin/Yang symbol before. But have you ever wondered what it is? It is called the taijitu, the Taoist diagram
Acupuncture for Weight Loss
As an acupuncturist, people ask me all the time if there is acupuncture for weight loss. My answer is Yes, but not in the way
