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I have a massive library packed full of books on Chinese Medicine—many that I used in college, and many more that I picked up along the way—with a plan to someday study them in more detail. I’m sure that you can relate. This summer I took the opportunity to force... Read more
Last week, I put needles into my patient and she began to cry. This is not the first time that this has happened in my office. In fact, I keep a box of tissue nearby for those who cry after the needles are inserted. When you are an acupuncturist, it... Read more
Hello Friends, There’s a great article up at Acupuncture Today about Digital Meridian Imaging. Monique Smith, LAc, talks about her journey from skepticism of acupuncture software to understanding, and ultimately embracing AcuGraph in her practice. Check it out here: Acupuncture Today Article When you get there, don’t forget to hit... Read more
Every now and then you receive exactly the message you need to hear. That happened to me today, and I hope it happens to you as well. I know that for some of you, this is EXACTLY the message you need to hear. About three years ago, when economic conditions... Read more
I’ll come right on out and say it: I hate waiting. Whether stuck in a line at the grocery store, sitting at a red light in traffic, or holding on the phone line to speak with a real human when I call my bank – waiting always feels like a... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital and Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Don’t you just love those days when everything runs smoothly in your practice? – Your office is organized –... Read more
One of the real privileges that come with my job is getting to meet and associate with so many dynamic and gifted healers of all types throughout the world. Dr. Ralph Wilson one you need to meet, for two reasons. First, he has the best, most professional AcuGraph introduction video... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references Points PC, an earlier version of our acupuncture point reference software. Visit our products page for current offerings. I love stories that illustrate life’s lessons. So here are two absolutely true stories that perfectly illustrate why we spent the last several months working on a... 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
Here’s a Chinese Restaurant where you don’t want to eat: Judging by the lean build of all the people I met in China, I’m suspecting this restaurant must be in the USA or Canada. The Chinese still know how to do Chinese food right. But this was too funny not... 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
Hello Friends, The title of today’s post reflects one of the questions I get asked very frequently: “How do I know if I’m using AcuGraph properly?” More specifically, I often get asked by new users how they can tell if their technique, point location, and equipment operation are all correct... 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 AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. You may be wondering—are there really hidden features of AcuGraph? Well, today I’d like to discuss a few awesome features that are not really hidden, but it... 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