Several years ago, Linda*, a fiftyish woman, came to me for acupuncture because she was stressed out at her job. During her first appointment, it became clear to me that stress at work was just the tip of the iceberg of Linda's problems. Linda's health wasn't bad, but during ... Continued
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle with Acupuncture
If you've ever sprained your ankle, you're no stranger to the misery associated with that one brief moment of klutziness. Some people say that a sprain is worse than breaking the bone, and there's some truth to that, as a sprain can lead to years of weakness and instability in ... Continued
Chinese Medicine and Help With Eating Disorders
Many years ago I worked for a non-profit agency whose mission was to promote women’s health and physical activity. Our mission tended to attract many women with eating disorders, either as interns, volunteers, clients, and employees. Some were very much in denial about their ... Continued
Five Tips from Chinese Medicine for a Balanced Lifestyle
I have a friend who runs a couple of marathons a year. She’s slim and muscled, and can hammer out fifteen miles at the drop of a hat. While I’m a little bit envious of her physical abilities, there is a down side, too. My poor friend seems to catch every cold, flu, or ... Continued
Healthy Eating Habits and Chinese Food Options
We all try to eat as healthfully as possible, or at least we intend to eat as well as we can. However, even with good intentions, sometimes it can be difficult to know how to make the best food choices. One of the components of Chinese medicine is food therapy, which is ... Continued
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