Ancient acupuncture with modern tools.
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
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 seems are not used as often as they could be. We frequently hear from AcuGraph customers with questions about how to do certain... Read more
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 sleep habits. As acupuncturists, we treat a lot of chronic pain, so it is no surprise that we also have... Read more
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 “Golden Years.” This can be a tough transition for many individuals, and I have found this age group to be... 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
Hello Friends, I have 2 quick topics to cover in today’s brief blog post: Auriculo PC Announcement First, I mentioned just a few weeks ago, we’ve been hard at work on an update for Auriculo PC. I’m proud to announce that today Auriculo PC 2.1.0 is available now! Version 2.1.0... 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
A year ago I was a brand new acupuncturist, just getting settled in a new area and starting my practice. An ad for an acupuncture research position at Miridia Technology caught my eye, and that’s how I came to learn about the AcuGraph system. I’ve been working for Miridia Technology for... Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard a picture is worth a thousand words. And I’m sure you know why. Even a lengthy description can’t convey the same information as precisely and quickly as a single picture. Imagine trying to describe a sunset, a sports play, your home or a new baby using... Read more
Hi Everyone, If you’ve launched AcuGraph today, you’ve probably noticed there’s an update available. (One kind user even telephoned me this morning to let me know!) When you launch, you may see something that looks like this: Not to worry, it’s just another sign of our commitment to continual improvement.... Read more
I have to start by letting you know we had an absolutely fabulous 2-day training seminar over the weekend here at our corporate offices. The topic was basic and advanced meridian graphing and I presented lots of great new information we’ve never shared before. Thanks to everyone who attended! Meanwhile, while... Read more
Wow. The results are in from the auriculotherapy survey, and I’m stunned. We received 546 survey responses. That’s far more than I expected, but the results themselves are even more stunning… —Warning— Stastics follow. If you don’t want to read the statistics, feel free to scroll down to the summary.... Read more