The events of the past several month have left many of us in a state of anxiety, alienation and disbelief. There’s a widespread sense of insecurity, uneasiness, and instability. It’s easy to become shaken by world events, especially those as dramatic and conflictual as those...
Chinese medicine believes there are no incurable diseases. It does say however that there can be incurable people. What does this mean? The body in itself is a self-healing mechanism. However, our minds can frequently create many barriers that keep us from healing. In my...
Lower back pain is a widespread problem. It's probably the most common ailment treated by acupuncturists in America. Sometimes low back pain can be due to an injury, however much of the time it is due to a state of deficiency in the body: vitality...
Autoimmune conditions often afflict the external physical structure of the body – the joints, skin, bones, blood vessels, muscles and hair. Inflammation coming from an “overactive” immune system can damage body tissues, creating degeneration. There are often symptoms of pain that also accompany the autoimmune...
Manic-depression and Bi-Polar Disorder are conditions that affect many people. When exploring treatment options, one does not always immediately think of acupuncture. However, as an acupuncturist I have had a lot of success helping manic-depressants regain control of their lives. I’ve come to see acupuncture...
