I was inspired by a recent blog about how we interact with others. In initial encounters, we often ask what do you do? Perhaps a more engaging question might be, how did you get into your profession? I chose...
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Exciting news for menstruating women! A new study (click here for more information!) has revealed acupuncture treatment significantly reduces the intensity and duration of period pain, including symptoms such as bloating, headaches and nausea. Better yet, these improvements were...
According to Traditional Chinese Medical, depression falls into two categories: Liver Qi Stagnation or Deficiency involving either the Heart, Spleen, or Kidneys. Ancient literature states: “Anger makes Qi rise; joy slows down Qi; sadness dissolves Qi; fear makes Qi...
An increased number of patients with allergy symptoms in the summer has lead me to question what is the correlation with this season and allergies. Allergies are often brought on by “improper eating habits, overwork and excess worry”…too many...
Why not? Life has ups and downs. The ocean does not fight against its waves. At it’s depths it remains calm and stable. Why then do we resist our difficulties and only want the good experiences ? The other...
Source: When life gives you lemons make meringue pie
For many of us, once we start having elbow pain due to our work conditions, it seems that we have no choice other than to endure the pain. Many health care practitioners will advise rest once we start having...
Stress is a part of our daily lives; however, these situations do not need to impact us physically. A person who is healthy can be in a stressful environment and not be affected negatively. The Stats: • 75% of...
Clinically, low back pain can be found in many diseases. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys “express” themselves in the low back. And, according to Western medicine, when there is pain experienced with percussion of the kidneys ,...
Lessons in humility. The other day I was attempting to explain a problem with a package that was returned because of a wrong address. When I started to clarify the error, I was met with instant aggression and a...