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Graphing the Spirit: Evidence for Shen

Hello Friends, Today, I’d like to share a very interesting case study I happened upon. I must admit, I’ve never seen anything quite like this. First some background: Any holistic approach to health must necessarily include the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the patient, together with the recognition that all these aspects are intertwined. Each affects the others. Today, I’d like to focus on the spiritual. The Chinese concept of “Shen” literally translates... Read more

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Building Bridges–Part 2

Do you get referrals from chiropractors? If not, then you are missing out on a valuable referral source. I actually get quite a few each month. This may sound surprising, but I really do. Most chiropractors are obviously capable of taking care of musculoskeletal pain conditions on their own, so why would they refer patients to, ME, the acupuncturist? A few weeks back, I shared a blog post entitled: Building Bridges. In this post, we... Read more

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Graph Analysis #6: Triple Energizer Finale

Have you been following our series on the Triple Energizer? Honestly, after Graph Analysis #5, I thought I was done with this subject–but I was WRONG. I just had to continue the Triple Energizer discussion after my patient came in this week with a graph that looked so amazing. This patient has made a sudden, HUGE shift. This is by far the BEST graph she’s ever had! Treating with an emphasis on the Triple Energizer... Read more

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Would you set a bone without X-raying it first?!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2012. References to AcuGraph 5 reflect the software version available at the time; the current version is AcuGraph CS. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. Hello Friends, What a marvelous tool the x-ray is! It is so useful that it’s hard to think about what life would be like without it. Imagine being treated by a dentist for a toothache without an x-ray of the infected... Read more

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You put THAT on your wall?

Hello Friends, Have you ever been to a healthcare office that had downright ugly—or even inappropriate—charts and posters on the walls? I remember once as a child, I was in a doctor’s office that had this problem in spades. There were faded, wrinkled, and even torn posters literally TAPED to the walls, and there was a particularly ugly one taped to the ceiling over the exam table, so when you were on your back you... Read more

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“Back to School” means Back to Patients…Are You Ready?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2012. References to AcuGraph 5 reflect the software version available at the time; the current version is AcuGraph CS. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. Isn’t it exciting? After all of the vacations, reunions and hot summer days…the kids are now heading back to school! Even if you don’t have kids, or they are grown, Back to School brings a collective sigh of relief since that’s... Read more

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Local Girl makes it Big!

Ever since the Olympics started, I’ve been amazed to see how many World-class athletes come from humble beginnings. We all want to make it to the big time, but even if we don’t, we celebrate those who overcome the odds and do! I am excited to announce that our very own Kimberly Thompson has been published in Acupuncture Today! Following is an  excerpt…   September, 2012, Vol. 13, Issue 09 Are You a Pulse Master?... Read more

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Are you getting splinters from sitting on the fence?

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. Hello Friends, I know acupuncture means different things to different practitioners, but I’m pretty sure NO practitioner thinks a backside full of splinters is therapeutic. That’s precisely what you get if you sit on the fence too long. And I know at least one third of you are sitting on the fence... Read more

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How do You Stop a Raging Bull?

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. I hope you’ve never had occasion to find out how to stop a raging bull. And frankly, I hope I never have to know either. But this much I do know: If you MUST stop a panic attack, whatever you do had better be... Read more

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Graph Analysis #5: Triple Energizer Continued

As promised, I wanted to share with you the progress of my patient with the Triple Energizer nightmare. If you haven’t caught my last couple of blogs, here are the links which will bring you up to date on this difficult case study. What the Heck is a Triple Energizer Anyway? Graph Analysis #4: Triple Energizer Here is a quick recap: I have a patient who consistently has excess in the Triple Energizer channel. We... Read more

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The BIG Buzz on Auriuclo 3D

Editor’s Note: This post references Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Okay, so an acupuncturist and a patient are hanging out in an acupuncture clinic. The practitioner finishes up the treatment by putting radish seeds in the patient’s ear to extend the treatment. The patient says: How long should I leave the ear seeds in my ear? The practitioner answers: Wait for it…. Typically, ear... Read more

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Graph Analysis #4: Triple Energizer

Last week, we had a tutoring session on the Triple Energizer. (If you missed it…click here and catch up!) This week, I decided to put my research to the test on several patients. I was amazed with the breakthrough results received by a patient who has been stuck with high Triple Energizer graph results for a very long time. Typically, I can get great results simply with balancing the graph, but this patient seemed to... Read more

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What the Heck is a Triple Energizer Anyway?

I get asked, at least once a day, what a Triple Energizer is. This strange TCM organ has several names–the Triple Energizer, San Jiao and Triple Burner. Typically, I give a quick response to my patients, explaining that it has to do with trunk of their body; consisting of the upper, middle and lower parts of their core and/or a pathway that goes through their arms and shoulders. That is usually enough to suffice their... Read more

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Kimberly’s Article was Published!

Introduction by Alan Gifford We are excited that our very own Kimberly Thompson was published in the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine newsletter! Last year, Kimberly participated in an essay contest at her Acupuncture Alma Mater – the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. The publication of her essay titled “What is Digital Meridian Imaging?” came as a surprise to all of us since she did not receive prior notification! We are pleased with the progressive... Read more

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Practice Marketing Series…the Introduction!

I hope you had a great weekend! My Saturdays are filled with projects around the house. My kids will tell you that if there’s nothing that needs to be done, I’ll create a project! (They’re not always happy about that!) I find it rewarding, and actually relaxing, to spend a day building things with my hands. This past weekend, my goal was to build shelves in the garage. As I began the project, I realized... Read more