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The other day, my eight years old asked me what the word population meant. I used the same answer that my mom gave me when I was a kid: “Go and look it up in a dictionary.” She looked at me funny and then asked: “What is a dictionary?” I... Read more
Recently, I had a patient come in as a referral from her OBGYN. She was 35 weeks pregnant and her baby was “Frank Breech.” Her doctor told her that she would probably have to have a c-section, but that she might consider seeing an acupuncturist first. She asked her doctor... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuHerb, which is no longer available. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. I have come to the realization that almost everyone who comes in for treatment has some sort of neck and/or shoulder tension–whether they are complaining of pain or not. Also,... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuHerb, which is no longer available. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. How do you feel on Monday morning after eating TOO MUCH FOOD? You know that feeling you get after consuming an abundance of rich, greasy foods over the weekend?... Read more
AcuGraph is filled with some really great little jewels that make my job easier as an acupuncturist. I thought that today I would share a few of my favorites. #1: Click the split. Did you realize that if you click on a channel in the graph, a picture comes up... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuHerb, which is no longer available. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Talk about an AMAZING herbal formula that treats a large realm of symptoms. Can you find any “one” prescription in Western medicine that can treat both DEPRESSION and/or HEMORRHOIDS? How... Read more
Alternative medicine is a big buzz word that I hear often in the medical community, meaning “any type of healing” that does not fall into the same realm as “conventional medicine,” and is used instead of standard medical care. Complementary medicine, on the other hand, means that you are using... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuHerb, which is no longer available. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Insomnia is a common problem that can affect the quality of life on many levels. Here is an interesting fact: Studies have shown that chronic pain is linked to poor... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuHerb, which is no longer available. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. I have three herbal formulas from the AcuHerb family that I prescribe almost daily in my private practice for patients that are beginning their journey into, what some call, the... Read more
Multiple Sclerosis and Acupuncture Are you aware that acupuncture is a great resource for patients who suffer from the Western diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Research has shown that Chinese medicine can keep MS patients in remission longer and slow this condition’s progress.[1] While Chinese medicine cannot cure MS completely,... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post was written for a previous version of AcuGraph. The current version is AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable. It’s the beginning of March and it is cold and rainy outside today. Idaho doesn’t know if it wants to jump into spring or hold onto... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. High Blood Pressure Yesterday I received a phone call from a patient who had just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Her doctor scheduled her for a biopsy of the... Read more
It’s that time of the year. Everyone is asking me if Chinese Medicine can help with weight loss. My answer is always: “Yes, we can help you, IF you are willing to help yourself also!” Acupuncture can help promote digestion, curb appetite, and deal with emotional eating. Typically patients who... Read more
Recently I received a phone call from one of my patients. She said: “I don’t know how you know these things, but you were RIGHT—I was coming down with a cold and I didn’t even know it! The good news is that my cold only lasted one day, and usually... Read more
Who needs more tools in their toolbox??? I use AcuGraph with every patient that comes into my office. As an acupuncturist with a TCM background, I find value in using pattern diagnosis as a tool in my own practice. I have also found that adding Chinese herbs helps patients get... Read more