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
It takes a village to raise a child
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that implies that a family needs outside support to nurture a baby and its family. Africa’s “villages” are well known for utilizing this principle by taking care of all of the children in the village as though they were their own. I … [Read more...] about It takes a village to raise a child
Great Expectations
I had an interesting experience this morning in yoga. I had gone to class expecting to feel tired and weak and I made the decision to do as much as I could and take it easy once I felt fatigued. But I was very surprised when I actually felt very strong and was able to move freely and without too … [Read more...] about Great Expectations
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Common Cold
In the western model of medicine, a cold is transmitted from person to person through a virus or bacteria. This leaves us with the feeling that we are always “exposed” and have no means of self defense. In the Traditional Chinese Medicine model, we can do things to prevent and release disease. … [Read more...] about Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Common Cold