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Every week, practitioners around the world meet patients who sit across from them in quiet frustration, clutching a folder filled with lab results that say everything is “normal.” They’ve been told they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome—and sent on their way with little more than dietary restrictions and stress management advice. But here’s the truth: IBS isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a symptom. Read more
The trick to moderating mental stress as is to make time for healthy habits, reflection, and self-care. But sometimes, even when you're addressing mental stress, it can be difficult to address the physical component. Luckily, there are ways to prevent this kind of physical stress, and there are ways to ease it when it hits! We'll share some of our favorites below. Read more
Laser vs. LED. Which is Better? The truth is, neither is inherently "better." Both fill unique roles in the world of complementary medicine. Both have important applications. Both can provide effective, powerful healing light. Read more
We had wonderful responses to our laser case study contest, and I’m pleased to announce the winners. There were lots of great entries, and deciding on the winners wasn’t easy. But Kimberly made me buy her lunch, we talked it over, (OK, even argued a bit) and came up with... Read more
I get lots of questions about when to use a blue laser and when to use red. These are important questions because the right laser color has a huge effect on the outcome. You want to get this one right. So here’s a quick guide and some answers to common questions:... Read more
I’ve always been fascinated by light. When I was a kid, my first flashlight fascination soon developed into wiring electronic circuits and messing with LEDs. When I set out, at age 10, to build a robot, the first item I included was the lights. By the time high school came... Read more
Want to share in my excitement??? I walked into my office this morning and found the January issue of Acupuncture Today laying open on my desk. That’s not so abnormal because I’m always reading articles from Acupuncture Today. Here’s the fun part… My newest article, Acupuncture For Kids is Not... Read more
The number one reason people visit a healthcare provider is because of pain. Now consider this: the number one reason people avoid seeing an acupuncturist is because they are afraid of pain! It is hard to attract patients who are afraid of needles. Fear of needles is real and will... Read more
Hello Friends, The short Alzheimer’s study I shared recently has motivated me to search for additional research into the effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture. The research cited below looks at how laser acupuncture, at various points, affects the brain. I love these quotes from the study: “The main finding of our... Read more
Can Laser Acupuncture Improve Memory? I was surfing the internet and came across an article extolling the benefits of Laser Acupuncture. The headline caught my eye since I have a sister-in-law that is struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are the critical nuggets from the article: “Traditionally, acupuncture involves the... 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... Read more