Jade Vitality Part IV: It’s Beneficial to the Patient
Did you know that the Jade Vitality Full Body Pad can help to boost your patient's immune system? Modern science says that far infrared and negative ions both improve the immune system. Read more
Tag: TCM
How do you keep your patients coming back?
Have you ever had trouble helping your patients understand Chinese Medicine? TCM terminology doesn’t make sense to patients who are programmed to think in terms of Western medicine. The ancient terms and concepts are important but often require an interpretation. That last thing you want to do is leave a... Read more
Acupuncture Point: Stomach 36 (ST 36)
Stomach 36 is a really GREAT point everyone should know about. It is one of the most widely used acupuncture points on the body because it is so powerful. Here’s a little legend about this point, based on the English name translation: Leg Three Mile. Chinese warriors wore leather sashes... Read more
Acupuncture Point: Liver 3 (LV 3)
If I had to give Liver 3 a nickname it would be the “Cranky, Irritability, Anger Relieving Point!” This point is by far the best point for calming emotions related to anger and irritability. In Chinese Medicine the Liver channel is responsible for moving energy all directions. When energy gets “stuck”... Read more
Acupuncture Point: Gallbladder 34 (GB 34)
Anytime you have a tendon or ligament problem, ANYWHERE in your body, you need to think of Gallbladder 34. Got ankle pain? Add Gallbladder 34. Got shoulder pain? Add Gallbladder 34. Got hip problems? Add Gallbladder 34. You get the point.... GB 34 is good for ANY problems related to tendons and ligaments. Read more
Acupuncture Point: Kidney 6 (KI 6)
Kidney 6 (KI 6) is one of the acupuncture points that helps open the Conception Vessel (aka the Ren). The conception vessel helps to circulate energy through the middle section of the body, and especially to the reproductive organs. Read more
Acupuncture Point: Bladder 40 (BL 40)
Who would have thought treating an acupuncture point on the back of the knee could help with so many conditions? Bladder 40 (BL 40) can obviously treat knee pain, simply based on it's location, but it does a whole lot more than that! Read more
Acupuncture Point: Lung 7 (LU 7)
Lung 7 is a very powerful point. As the Luo point of the Lung channel, this point is used to treat anything related to the lungs—asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, cough, congestion, etc. But that's not all it's good for! Read more
Acupuncture Point: Spleen 9 (SP 9)
Spleen 9 (SP 9) is a powerful point. It's main function in Chinese medicine is to resolve "dampness". Dampness is not a normal diagnostic term used in western medicine, but it is actually quite simple to understand. When the Spleen and the Stomach channels are working together digestion runs smoothly, water and nutrients are well absorbed, and the the body metabolizes food intake well. Read more
Acupuncture Point: Conception Vessel 6 (CV 6)
Conception Vessel 6 (CV 6) is a point that runs deep and has a powerful impact. If I had to describe it simply I would say that it nourishes the body. Learn more about this powerful point! Read more
The Buzz on Evidence-based Medicine
“Evidence-based medicine.” Why is this such a common buzz phrase for modern acupuncturists? Have you been in social media acupuncture groups or to acupuncture symposiums lately? Acupuncturists want it and patients demand it. I don’t remember hearing much about it when I began my acupuncture journey 10 years ago. They... Read more
What is TCM…Really?
I was talking with some friends recently and one of them said he read there are many different types of oriental medicine. He was confused as to the difference and wondered which method is the most effective. So let me ask YOU – How many different types of Traditional Chinese Medicine... Read more
What’s Eating This Acupuncturist?
So, I have this problem that’s been bothering me more and more lately. Every time I think about it, I’m reminded of my kids… As you may know, I have a lot of kids–9 of them in fact. It’s a fairly common occurrence for my kids to complain to me... Read more