Central to the practice of acupuncture and the Oriental healing arts is the principle of Chi. When Chi is strong and flowing smoothly the result is excellent health and vitality. We can think of Chi as the electric system in a house. It is the power that drives all your ... Continued
Your Energetic Body – Becoming Aligned with Your Physical Body
Aligning with your physical body may have an odd ring to — especially it if you're unfamiliar with your physical body serving as a road map to the hidden treasures within. You are more than what you see in the mirror! And by gaining a better understanding of this you will ... Continued
Depression and Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
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
Chinese Medicine on Health and Aging
I recently spent a week backpacking in the Grand Canyon with a group of friends who, like me, are of a "certain age." As a group, we have hiked together for decades. Fifteen years ago, we could throw on a backpack and head off into the wilderness without a second thought. ... Continued
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for Migraines
Almost everyone suffers from a headache from time to time. Some may be mild and chronic, others may be severe, some are related to stress, others related to PMS. And as someone who has treated many patients who suffer from bad headaches, I can tell you that migraine ... Continued