Susannah Pitman, DAcMay 22 minSlow Down Your SpeedPhoto credit: Jane Burton Have you ever eaten a meal and realized when your plate was nearly empty that you didn't really taste your...
Susannah Pitman, DAcMar 281 minThe Wood SeasonAccording to Chinese Medicine's Five Element Theory, the Wood element is associated with the Spring season. The Yin organ associated with...
Susannah Pitman, DAcFeb 282 minThe Many Kinds Of Pain And Why You Should Know ThemIf you've ever been asked about the quality of your pain and you've had difficulty answering that question, this is a must read. The...
Susannah Pitman, DAcJan 242 minMovement Is EverythingOne of the fundamental principles of health in Chinese medicine is this phrase—bu tong zi tong, tong zi bu tong. The translation is...
Susannah Pitman, DAcDec 27, 20212 minLanguishing and FlourishingEarlier this year, The New York Times published an article by Adam Grant titled There's a Name for the Blah You're Feeling: It's Called...
Susannah Pitman, DAcNov 30, 20212 minWhen Stress Is The DiagnosisOver the years, I've seen many patients come for treatment who have been to numerous doctors who cannot figure out why the patient is...
Susannah Pitman, DAcOct 26, 20211 minScarf Season Is Here!It's that time of year....scarf season! It's time to pull out your scarves and wear them regularly. Wearing a scarf protects your neck by...
Susannah Pitman, DAcSep 27, 20212 minHave You Reached Your Surge Capacity?When you read "surge capacity", did you think the term had something to do with the electricity in your home? It's understandable because...
Susannah Pitman, DAcAug 30, 20212 minRestoring Inner PeaceA few blogs ago, I talked about the importance of deep breathing and how that can relieve stress. In East Asian medicine, the Kidney Qi...
Susannah Pitman, DAcJul 26, 20212 minAcupressure For Waking At NightHave you ever woken up in the middle of the night and had trouble falling back asleep? Does this tend to happen between 1am and 3am? Does...
Susannah Pitman, DAcJun 28, 20212 minSmoothing Out The WrinklesRecently, a new patient said this after his acupuncture treatment—I feel like the wrinkles in my body have been smoothed out. That...
Susannah Pitman, DAcMay 24, 20212 minIs It Safe To Go Out?What did you think of the CDC's recent announcement for those who are fully vaccinated? In case you're unfamiliar, the CDC's website says...
Susannah Pitman, DAcApr 26, 20211 minDon't Stand Up Straight"Stand up straight." We're taught at a young age that we should stand up straight, that perhaps a straight spine is an ideal spine. Look...
Susannah Pitman, DAcMar 29, 20212 minHow the Kidney Grasps the Lung QiAccording to the Chinese medical classics, the Kidney grasps the Lung Qi on inhalation. When I first heard that back when I was a...
Susannah Pitman, DAcFeb 28, 20213 minIt's The Most Blah Time Of The YearDespite the recent snow storms, nature is beginning its slow transition from winter to spring. During this seasonal shift, many people...
Susannah Pitman, DAcJan 25, 20212 minSupporting Heart Health NaturallyHeart health is really important, and there's a number of different things we can do to help keep our cardiovascular system working...
Susannah Pitman, DAcDec 21, 20202 minLacking Spirit?....You're Not AloneYou are not alone. I've heard from so many people that they feel reluctant to decorate for the holidays. They're just not feeling it....
Susannah Pitman, DAcNov 24, 20201 minGratitude Heals....There's ProofI've talked about gratitude in many past newsletters, and I've encouraged many patients to practice gratitude daily. Though I've read...
Susannah Pitman, DAcOct 26, 20202 minThe Theme of 2020 - StressThe stressors of the pandemic are catching up to people, enough so that the American Psychiatric Association is considering adding "Covid...
Susannah Pitman, DAcSep 28, 20202 minWhat Does This Point Do?This is one of my most frequently asked questions.