"Do not fail to learn from the pure voice of an ever-flowing mountain stream splashing over the rocks…study the teachings of the pine trees, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and vulnerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The...
I consider the Stomach and its energetic functions most important to maintaining balance in the body. Clinically as an acupuncturist, I use the Stomach’s acupuncture channel constantly to treat a multitude of symptoms and conditions. I’m not the only acupuncturist who considers the Stomach the most...
Much of our suffering is caused by our mind. Most of us are not even aware of the extent to which our thoughts make us suffer. The way we see the world (and ourselves) has a tremendous effect on how we experience life. Studies have...
Many of us have lives that feel heavy: burdensome. We may be pessimistic, or stuck in a type of trauma, feel jaded or just overwhelmed. The outer world is full of conflict and instability at this time. It’s easy to feel anxious, afraid, angry or...
I see many people with various conditions and symptoms. It’s easy to just treat symptoms, but with deeper inquiry into the health of the body I often come to recognize lingering toxins that need to be cleared. The main diagnostic methods for an acupuncturist and...
