Last spring, I fell while roller skating. My feet slipped out from under me, and I landed hard on my butt, instinctively bracing myself with both wrists. A classic wipeout. The next day, still in shock and running on little sleep, I went to see my doctor. While my low back was sore, I didn’t … [Read more...] about Increasing the Healing Process: What to Do When Your Doctor Says, “Just Wait”
What do I do next? How to make informed choices in healthcare
In 18 years of practice, I've had my fair share of conversations supporting a patient in figuring out what to do next. When it comes to health, the journey forward is not black and white. There are many things to consider when you're thinking about possible treatments whether they be … [Read more...] about What do I do next? How to make informed choices in healthcare
Thanksgiving In April
As we prepare for Spring, we tend towards a feeling of gratitude for the warmer weather, longer days and, of course, sunshine! This is why Spring should be dubbed the “Thanksgiving of April”. (If we have Christmas in July, then we can have Thanksgiving in April, right?) The world focuses on … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving In April
Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease
Believe it or not, Chinese medical theory has explored infectious disease for thousands of years. In fact, one of its classical texts, The Shang Han Lun, describes the foundational principals of how the body acquires various infections, or “wind invasions” as they are known in the literature. The … [Read more...] about Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease
Using Chinese Herbs during Cold and Flu Season
As the days are shorter and fall is winding down, most Michiganders are physically and emotionally preparing for winter. Boosting the immune system is important during this time of the year, especially in the wake of Covid, flu and RSV. While diet, exercise and good rest is always an important … [Read more...] about Using Chinese Herbs during Cold and Flu Season
When the healer needs to health thyself!
I want to preface this blog post with a disclaimer: I believe that Western medicine is the best in the world for diagnostics and emergency medical treatment. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, we have our own diagnostic tools, but we don’t take x-rays, blood work, CT scans, and other … [Read more...] about When the healer needs to health thyself!