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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
From time to time I speak to practitioners who are desperately trying to save their practices. In fact, this happens more often than I’d like to admit. And often these are talented practitioners and healers whose only problem may be they’ve never been properly taught the business side of running... Read more
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 pancreas next week but told her that she needed to get her blood pressure down before he could do the procedure.... 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
Skin is amazing, but what can I say? It’s not perfect… As you’re no doubt aware, the skin is the largest organ in the human body, and also the most visible for that matter. It does an amazing job of keeping our insides in and everything else out, while regulating... Read more
Sorry I’ve been scarce lately. The results of the auriculotherapy survey touched off a huge flurry of activity around the office and we’ve got some exciting new developments I’ll tell you about soon. Meanwhile, I ran across an excellent article on marketing the Acupuncture practice that you really should read... Read more
Today’s video tip demonstrates the flexibility of the redesigned Notes function in AcuGraph 4. In it I demonstrate how to add notes before and after an exam, and how to create your own templates right in AcuGraph! Enjoy… Don’t forget… AcuGraph 4 discounts all end in less than 24 hours.... Read more
Today’s video tip demonstrates the power of the new Training Mode in AcuGraph 4. In it I demonstrate how the training mode works, and why you may want to use it. Enjoy… Don’t forget… AcuGraph 4 discounts all end in less than 48 hours. The price of both new system... Read more
As I mentioned yesterday, I will be posting a few how-to videos for using some of the new AcuGraph 4 features. Today’s video tip demonstrates the power of the new printing presets, and shows exactly how and when to use them! Enjoy… Don’t forget… AcuGraph 4 discounts all end on... Read more
A very sincere thank you to everyone who has responded with such positive comments about AcuGraph 4 both via email and on the blog. My favorite discourse was with Dr. Ralph Wilson… Via email early in the morning he asks this question: Hi, I seem to have successfully downloaded the... Read more
Hello Everyone, Just taking a quick break from the rush of AcuGraph 4 upgrades to post a tip. I often get asked about graphing children and infants. People want to know if it’s appropriate to do so, and the answer is YES. I originally was introduced to Ryodoraku acupuncture years... Read more
I’ve got good news on a couple of topics for you today. First, since my last post, I’ve heard from a number of you and the message is clear: When can we see AcuGraph 4? And how much longer must we wait to get our hands on a copy? This... Read more
Here’s a tip: Don’t graph your patient if their hands have spent the last few minutes in water. Allow me to illustrate. The other day I decided to graph my wife at home. We had just finished cleaning the kitchen and doing dishes, so her hands had been continually wet... Read more