It’s the peak of summer, and our bodies are naturally flourishing thanks to the extra yang the sun is supplying. Now is also the best time for us to prevent disease that comes up in the Fall and Winter. We do this by harmonizing health with Summer. Take Advantage of the Yang Season According…
How Does Acupuncture Work?
In my office, “how does acupuncture work” is a very common question. Often new patients have no idea what to expect, and there is a bit of a magical aura around acupuncture. Especially when I put a needle in the ankle, and immediately the opposite wrist feels better. But it isn’t magic, it’s medicine, and…
Does Acupuncture Treat Neck Pain?
Can you use acupuncture for neck pain, you ask? Oh yes, yes you can. A Case Study of Acupuncture for Neck Pain Let me tell you a very common tale of neck pain. This one involves a lady we shall call Andrea. Andrea works in an office managing projects. Andrea sits in front of a…
Chinese Medicine’s Wisdom for Spring
Spring is here, and as always, the aim of Chinese Medicine is to harmonize our inner and outer environments. The seasonal energy of Spring is all about upward and outward movement. It’s time to do more activity, to get your energy to move up and out after the inward tendency of Winter. Now is when…
Is Acupuncture Good For Sciatica?
Every week it seems I get a new patient presenting with sciatica. The severity varies from burning in their glutes to sharp, shooting pain down their leg, making walking very difficult. But just sitting makes it even worse. Fortunately, acupuncture for sciatica works very well. There are many strategies for it in Chinese medicine, just…
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