Obsession, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorders and paranoia are often the result of trauma. Classical Chinese medicine maps the way trauma, clinically seen as “blood stasis” results in psychosomatic or psychological PTSD symptoms. The ancient Chinese medical textbook Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) says that when trauma afflicts the...
Acupuncture is as effective in treating mental-emotional issues as physical ailments. Psychological issues are one of my main interests as a clinician of Chinese medicine. I’ve used acupuncture to regulate my own mental health as well as that of my patients for years, with much...
When flying a kite, a windy day is helpful. Big waves make surfing more fun. Days of rain create abundant green pastures. Likewise, a bit of chaos, uncertainty and challenge can help us cultivate spiritually. Part one of this series talked about using acupuncture points...
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...
Is there anything more painful that a closed heart: the inability to interact or connect with others? The feeling that we are isolated, or just going through the motions, not really engaged, unable to express or feel love. This issue can manifest in relationship, in...
