Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition. Over 200,000 cases are reported each year. IBS is characterized by pain in the abdomen, intestinal gas, diarrhea and/or constipation. It is often seen to have an emotional origin, exacerbated by stress. Chinese medicine and acupuncture have made great...
Times of crisis and unexpected change can be jarring to the body and mind. The past several months have sent many of us into states of anxiety, depression, fear and shock. We’ve had to face uncertainty regarding our safety, health, finances and freedom. In my...
I’ve been treating an interesting case in my acupuncture clinic. A 40-year-old patient who came in with what was diagnosed as a wart on his chin. The growth was burned off by a dermatologist, but kept coming back. In fact, it even grows at times,...
The first two parts of this series spoke of the need to develop "evolutionary consciousness": to boost our immunity, but also strengthen the ability to adjust to these changing times. The acupuncture Extraordinary Vessel called "Yang Wei Mai": the active linking vessel was described as...
As we focus on the very real physical health concerns during the COVID-19 crisis, now more than ever we must access deep reservoirs of vitality and wisdom within ourselves. In acupuncture language these deep reservoirs are the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. Beyond the daily vitality of...