Will acupuncture help me lose weight? I’m getting this question a lot. A patient coming for pain, anxiety, or insomnia will ask, usually when getting up off the table; will say, “I’ve gained so much weight, can acupuncture help me?” The answer to the question is yes and no. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help …
“Eating is as important as the sky” (Chinese saying) “Anti-inflammatory” has become become another dietary touchstone in the eternal search for optimum eating. We see it on the labels for everything from blueberries and avocados to dark chocolate, but what does it really mean? According to WedMD, inflammation is a process by which the body’s …
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: What is it and why is it something to consider? Read More »
Okay, you finally called an acupuncturist because your back continues to hurt and the woman at the next desk keeps telling you how acupuncture worked for her. What can you expect when you get into my office? First of all, relax; I won’t jump out and start sticking you with needles! And if you start …
Your back hurts! What can you expect from your first acupuncture treatment? Read More »
My first picture books were medical texts owned by my father (a fan of all things medical). I didn’t understand what I was looking at but I was fascinated. Medicine and healthcare often permeated our family conversations. My mother brought us up on wheat germ, whole grains, vitamins, raw milk and homemade yogurt decades …
