Treatment of mental-emotional conditions is one of my specialties as an acupuncturist. The mind and spirit have always been a major interest of mine. I commonly treat people for anxiety and depression in my acupuncture clinic. Many with great success. Some people come to me for...
Obesity has become a top concern in our country. Being overweight can range from an annoying, self-esteem-damaging social disease to a life-threatening problem. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1/3 of all American adults are obese, as are 17% of American children (12.5 million...
Endocrine disorders are on the rise in the United States. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome (hyperthyroid and hypothyroid) and osteoporosis being the most prevalent. 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with Diabetes (800,000 new cases diagnosed each year), 20 million with thyroid disorders. Endocrine disorders are a common...
Chronic degenerative disease is a major health concern in the modern developed world. According to the Center for Disease Control, “7 out of 10 deaths among Americans are due to chronic illness. More than 133 million Americans have at least one chronic illness. Heart disease,...
Degenerative conditions often seem mysterious and confusing to the Western medical mind. Inflammation is usually seen as the cause of skeletal disc degeneration, neuropathy, muscle atrophy and breakdown of the joints (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Where the inflammation comes from, many doctors cannot confidently say....
