Addressing Pain

by | Mar 30, 2013 | Acupuncture, Herbs and Supplements, Pain

While pain means suffering and misery to most, it is also a sign that your body is alerting you to pay attention! If your house smoke alarm starts beeping, do you turn it off without addressing the cause of the alarm–the fire? Of course not! Yet many people try...

Bye Bye Knee Braces

by | Mar 29, 2013 | Pain

When I was 12 I was figure skating 4 days a week and taking dance lessons once a week, in addition to the usual play and activities that kids do both within and outside of school. I also occasionally had swimming lessons, diving lessons, and gymnastics lessons. In...

Acupuncture: How does it work?

by | Mar 28, 2013 | Acupuncture

“So, does acupuncture actually work?”, they ask me. Even if they don’t ask, many people think it. Until you experience the benefits of acupuncture, it’s really a fair question to ask. After all, sticking hair-thin needles into various points on the body to heal it...

What points address stress?

by | Mar 28, 2013 | Acupuncture, Stress

There are many points on your body that can help address stress. As a Dr. TCM, I would ask you questions and assess you before choosing from some of these (or other) points for relieving stress: – DU20 (bai hui): I call this the “lifting point” as it helps to...

Veggie Nori Rolls for Cleansing

by | Mar 23, 2013 | Detoxification, Food, Recipe

I found these online via Dr. Oz and I have to try them soon! I normally try to post recipes I have actually made, but I couldn’t wait to share this one. This is a great one for those who are doing a cleanse or want to get some detoxification benefits. I added my...