Affect damage is a concept within TCM that describes how our emotions affect us on a physical level. It is the concept that our emotions play an integral part in our state of health. There are five basic emotions recognized within TCM: joy, grief, thought, fear and anger. In a well-balanced … [Read more...] about Affect Damage
Attitude of Gratitude
In these times, we are busy. We are juggling our work lives, personal lives, hobbies, etc. Between all of our responsibilities, we try to fit in a movie or a book. With all of this busyness, many people are experiencing anxiety. The nervous system is not designed for the type of constant stress … [Read more...] about Attitude of Gratitude
Food Choices
As we begin the new year, many people are hoping to make dietary changes. I have found a lot of confusion among people as to which dietary path to choose: Vegetarian? Organic? More grains? Less grains? Whenever I find myself confused about dietary choices, I always think of the basic TCM … [Read more...] about Food Choices
Suddenly Sick
I have had an increasing amount of patients who are coming in with problems that "just appeared one day"--out of nowhere--with problems that severely debilitate their quality of life. These patients all have a seemingly similar story: No previous health problems, no previous medications--they look … [Read more...] about Suddenly Sick
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving - what a great tradition. We are able to sit with family and truly be grateful for our blessings. It is easy in our busy lifestyle to forget how absolutely blessed we are. But when you consider how people live in other countries (or even in certain parts of ours), it becomes easier … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving
Intention
Acupuncture is, among other things, a transfer of energy. When we needle a point, we are using the needle to active the acupuncture point’s unique function. Each acupuncture treatment is a unique set of points that are used to treat each person's Chinese pathology. However, I have found that the … [Read more...] about Intention