Quality of life is dependent on our mental state. Health obviously is the most important aspect of life. Without health little else can be achieved or enjoyed. The stability of our mental state is an important part of health, and certain vital to quality of...
A physical problem isn't always just physical. I’ve come to know this both through personal experience and many years as an acupuncturist. A patient recently came to me complaining of two main physical problems. The first was a persistent laryngitis: a scratchy throat with loss of...
My first exposure to acupuncture and Chinese herbs had layers of experience to it. I started by seeking relief from chronic asthma. Even though this was a lifelong problem for me, the condition disappeared after just a few sessions. The next ailment we worked on...
Working with consciousness is one of the most interesting aspects of Chinese medicine. When most people begin their healing journey, it is often something physical they focus on. But as the healing process progresses, consciousness (the way they think and feel) starts to be a...
What do we do when acupuncture treatment isn't working? There are many instances clinically where treatments either don’t hold or don’t yield desired results. It’s often baffling as to why this happens - for both patient and practitioner. Obviously we must first assess that the...
