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I write blogs all the time. Because of this, I have friends all over the world! I’ve heard some of you say I have a glamorous job–travel, research, writing, and filming videos. Is that the picture I’ve created for you over the years? Well, let me tell you about a day in my life… This weekend, I’m heading out for another acupuncture conference. Today, all of us have been busily making sure everything is ready... Read more
Hello Friends, Some time ago Dr. Jerry Nesseler posed a question: “How can I quickly explain to my patients the pie chart in Acugraph?” Here’s a bit of background. The chart he’s referring to is our patented P.I.E. (personal integrated energetics) chart first introduced in AcuGraph 3. This chart was developed in response to those who requested a fast, easy indicator of patient progress. The advantage of the PIE is that it summarizes the... Read more
Patients want and expect a diagnostic report. Why? Reports give valuable information. They tell you what you need to know. All other medical practitioners give a report of findings. If the patient sees it in writing, then it’s TRUE. I remember my days as a practitioner BEFORE AcuGraph. New patients would come into my office because they were fascinated with Acupuncture. After I was done with their TCM evaluation it was time to give them... Read more
Hello Friends, I originally posted this in August, 2009. Four years later, it’s still as applicable as ever. Enjoy! One of my college memories from the late 1980’s was a movie called The Princess Bride. This swashbuckling tale of true love and high adventure features a hilarious villian by the name of Vizzini, who, when confronted with the continual failure of his evil plans, always responds with utter disbelief. Despite the absolute evidence of his... Read more
Who doesn’t love a good massage?! There are few things better than a full-body massage. By the time you are done, your whole body has gotten the attention it needs. I rarely share my chief complaints with my massage therapist because I know she will work her way through my whole body, finding all of my problems by the end. I’ve found a way to mimic the benefits of a full-body massage on my patients... Read more
Hello Friends, I heard today from someone who bought a Stimplus Pro to treat dogs. Yes, you read that right. She’s a veterinarian who does animal acupuncture and she bought a Stimplus Pro to use for canine auriculotherapy. Why not? Animal acupuncture is widely practiced, particularly on horses and dogs, so it would stand to reason auriculotherapy is equally as applicable. Personally, I’ve used AcuGraph on horses, but I have yet to use my Stimplus... Read more
Do you know that Headaches rank in the top 20 for most disabling medical illnesses? More than 90% of sufferers are unable to work or function normally during their headaches. The Western Medical world tells us: “Headaches can be managed with proper diagnosis and medication.” Well, “management” comes with some pretty uncomfortable side effects: “sleepiness and fatigue, racing heartbeat, nausea, difficulty thinking, nausea, gross motor control. Other less frequently mentioned side effects included dizziness, muscle weakness, chest pressure, and... Read more
Hi, just a quick note. Lately I’ve been getting a lot of phone calls from practitioners asking which seminar is the BEST. So, which one is best for you? It depends on how much training you’ve already had. If you’re a NEW AcuGraph owner, then I would suggest the Digital Meridian Analysis Seminar. Once you are comfortable with your AcuGraph, it’s time to learn MORE. Our seasoned practitioners really love the Jake Fratkin Clinical Applications... Read more
Hello Florida Friends! Are you planning to attend FSOMA in a couple of weeks in Boca Raton? I hope so! In 2011, I came in the midst of Hurricane Irene. What a welcome I had for my first trip to Florida! Last year, in 2012, we were the most popular booth at the conference! The weather was so BEAUTIFUL. I made a note to myself that next year, I should plan to stay an extra... Read more
TRUTH: I am an acupuncturist and sometimes I use this protocol on myself. When I am feeling like I want to eat EVERYTHING in sight, I have to have a little talk with myself and say NOOOO!! One day it dawned on me that if I were my own patient, I would do the appetite control protocol on ME. It’s a little difficult doing auriculotherapy on yourself, but sometimes I’m so busy treating patients I don’t... Read more
Hello Friends, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about laser acupuncture. But by far, the most common question I get is this one: “When should I use laser, as opposed to needle or other methods?” You can pretty much use laser whenever you want to. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when making the decision whether to use laser. Patient Acceptance: Always provide the treatment your patient will accept, as your patient’s... Read more
I still remember the first time I saw laser acupuncture. I was in class and the instructor was talking about the various ways to treat acupuncture points. Of course we discussed the typical ways: needles, moxa, teishin, electric stim. But then he brought out the laser. Amazing! This new piece of technology fit right in his shirt pocket and made an impressive glow on and within the tissue as it treated points. And talk about... Read more
A patient came in with extreme jaw pain after a dental procedure—along with a history of extreme anxiety and chronic jaw clenching. What a horrible combination. This patient was nervous, yet hopeful that acupuncture would help. What I accomplished in the first visit: Built a relationship Graph Analysis Explained how the pain made total sense according to channel theory Report of Findings Set up a series of 6 visits Treatment Some pain relief Email I... Read more
Hello Friends, From time to time, someone contacts me with a really great idea to improve AcuGraph—and I love it! In fact, nearly all the really great AcuGraph feature improvements over the last ten years have come from users like you who dared to dream. Wouldn’t it be great if AcuGraph could… I wish the software also… I’d like to see this handled in a different way… You get the idea. So, I’ll let you... Read more
The Wall Street Journal recently posted an article about the links between pot smoking and schizophrenia. Most of us know many people who have used marijuana in high school or college without any known medical consequences. Medical research now shows a link between marijuana and the development of schizophrenia and related disorders. Pot-Smoking And the Schizophrenia Connection Like most issues in society, many don’t pay attention to proven research, evidence or statistics until it somehow... Read more