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I pride myself in not giving a “Band-Aid” treatment to my patients. Band-Aids, in the form of pharmaceutical drugs, are often used as a cover up in the Western medical arena for an underlying health problem. As acupuncturists, we are taught to search out which imbalances are causing symptomatology to occur. I want to share a secret with you. Last week, I became convinced that Band-Aid treatments may benefit my patients… Case Study A patient... Read more
Most people really don’t have any answer to this question, or any idea even what an acupuncture needle is. I keep a list of challenges that inspire me to expand my potential. Last year there was one in particular that inspired me and motivated me to take action. Meet and become liked by 50 people who will most benefit your business. In 2011 I set a goal to expand my circle of influence within my... Read more
Do you have patients who come in for regular acupuncture tune-ups? With patients who come in regularly, you get to know their graphs pretty well. I can usually look at the graph and know if they had been partying over the weekend, if they have had a cold, or if they are under a lot of stress. Recently I had a patient come in and her graph was NOT normal. Well, at least it wasn’t... Read more
Dr. Chris Teo just sent me another case study from his work with cancer patients. In this case, his herbal therapy and e-therapy treatments produced a very noticeable improvement in the patient’s symptoms. Interestingly, the patient’s graphs got better as well, confirming that the treatments were positively affecting the meridian system. Have a look: https://painandwellness.org/2012/01/08/breast-bone-cancer-e-therapy-relieved-pains-of-her-backbone/ Thanks, Dr. Teo for another outstanding learning experience! Read more
What is the difference between constipation in a younger person and constipation in the elderly? Constipation always involves heat. In a younger person, it is common for constipation to manifest from heat–usually from food stagnation. Constipation in the elderly is a little different. There are a lot of changes that happen in the body as we begin to age. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, a pattern known as “Yin and Blood Deficiency” begins to manifest... Read more
Hello Friends, As 2011 comes to a close, I find myself in a reflective mood. Year-end is always a good time to reflect on the year, recognize blessings, and ponder the future. As I’ve done so, I realize how blessed I am to do what I do every day. And of course, I’m thankful for all of you and what you do every day as well. While there may be much wrong in the world,... Read more
According to traditional acupuncture theory, breast health is most affected by the channels that run directly through the breast–Stomach, Liver, Kidney, Lung, Pericardium and Spleen channels. To test this theory, Dr.Chris Teo recently wrote another research article entitled, Meridian Disharmonies in Women with Malignant Breast Lumps, analyzing patients with malignant breast tumors. By graphing these patients before sending them for further medical care, he was able to find common meridian disharmonies that we may not... Read more
A little while back, I shared a story about a patient with pancreatic cancer. It has now been almost a year since she was diagnosed, and she made the decision to treat with conventional medicine in the form of chemotherapy. She also decided to supplement her treatments with acupuncture and nutritional therapy. I worked in conjunction with her Western medical doctors while she underwent chemotherapy. I treated her twice weekly to alleviate the side effects... Read more
You may recall that Kimberly wrote last month about graphs that are predominately green even though the patient is in very poor health. (See When “All Green” isn’t “All Good.”). In that article, she gave a case study and taught that very low graphs may show many normal meridians simply because everything is so low there’s no way to differentiate excess or deficiency. Well, not to be outdone, our friend and researcher, Dr. Chris Teo,... Read more
Sorry that I missed all of you on the blog last week. I was enjoying tacos in Morelia, Mexico. Actually, I enjoyed tacos, tamales, tacos, chile rellenos, and more tacos. The only thing better than the food we enjoyed in Mexico–was the people! I would like to thank Dr. Onofre Chavez and his lovely wife Monica for hosting me and my husband in their great city. Monica was the... Read more
The Need is Great. As you know, acupuncture is greatly under-represented in the healthcare delivery systems of most developed nations. Opting instead for western-style allopathic medicine, many countries overspend and under deliver on healthcare. The result has little to do with health, and is actually “sick care.” There is little offered until the patient is sick, and then the intervention is likely to make the patient sicker. You know this story. But what about in... Read more
Hello Everyone, I’ve got good news and bad news. First the bad: Since Kimberly is busy teaching AcuGraph in Mexico, she won’t be available to post one of her usual insightful and informative blog articles this week. Now for the good news: She Sent Pictures! Here are just a couple, with more, I’m sure, coming soon. Hope you’re having a great time, Kimberly! Read more
Are you looking for more ways to grow your practice and increase the number of people you can help? AcuGraph has become more and more popular among patients! We frequently have patients contact our corporate headquarters asking where they can find an AcuGraph practitioner in their area. So, with the newest releases of AcuGraph 4, we have started a free practitioner referral directory, where you can list your practice and receive free referrals for patients... Read more
Hello Friends, So here’s a question: Do they have acupuncture in Africa? Most people I talk to assume not, and they are generally right. Acupuncture is relatively new in Africa, but with the help of AcuGraph and Multiple Health Tips Ltd., it’s become much better known and trusted. Multiple Health Tips Ltd. (MHT) is our AcuGraph distributor in Nigeria. Based in the seaport city of Lagos, MHT has been selling AcuGraph and promoting acupuncture for... Read more
Is it just Americans that are crazy enough to have a tradition that revolves around eating until you are stuffed? I received a Thanksgiving card in the mail last week that said: “Gobble til you Wobble!” Well, it’s definitely that time of the year. Eating with family and friends during the holidays is inevitable. Stuffing oneself is a choice. Even though I try to make a commitment before the weekend that I won’t overeat, somehow... Read more