No, the answer is not rescuing a kitty. But if you know me well, you might suspect I’d say that rescuing a kitty is the second most important thing you can do for your health. All purring aside… The real answer is rest . We live in a society that celebrates pushing through, working harder, and skipping vacation time. Productivity is praised, exhaustion is normalized, and rest is often treated like a luxury instead of a necessity. As a result, rest has become incredibly under

Even after having been an acupuncturist for over a decade, I'm still amazed when I press an acupuncture point and symptoms go away. The body is truly amazing, and as much as we know how it functions, no one will ever know everything about the human body.  In my nearly 20 years of practice, I've read numerous studies about how acupuncture works, including research about specific acupuncture points and their affect on the nervous system and studies that specify treatment protoc

I with this cartoon was merely satirical, but unfortunately it's reality. Frequently I receive inquiries about acupuncture and Medicare—especially now that many Medicare patients have heard they have coverage for lower back pain. Given how common low back pain is among seniors, the possibility of receiving regular acupuncture can feel incredibly encouraging. But then the truth comes out. Yes, Medicare covers acupuncture for lower back pain—but licensed acupuncturists are not

“You’re so calm.” “You’re the most chill person I know.” “Your vibe is so California—easy, breezy. How do you stay like that?” I’ve been asked these questions many times over the years, but especially in the past year or so. And truth be told, I’m not always calm, cool, and collected. After all, we do live in New Jersey—and this state requires us to have an edge at times. But notice those key words: at times. Most of the time, in my experience, an edge isn’t needed. For me, l

If I could choose the Merriam-Webster Word of the Year, mine would be discern . In an age where so much information — and misinformation — is at our fingertips, the ability to discern what makes sense and what does not is a skill worth cultivating and instilling in our youth. However, discernment becomes far more challenging when the information presented is new and we lack foundational knowledge on the subject. Acupuncture is a perfect example of this. Incorrect locations of

The only constant is change ~  Heraclitus. This is one of my favorite quotes. Being that I try to spend as much time outside as possible, I see changes in nature constantly. I even look for them - the buds on the trees in the spring, the movement of the clouds in summer, the active squirrels gathering nuts in the fall, the snow melting in the winter. To me, these things continuously fascinate me. After being away from home for a week's vacation, or even a few days, I notice s

I'm excited to share that recently I completed my Advanced Level 1 certification in sound healing from the International Academy of Sound...

Canva is a tool used to create images for marketing purposes. I have an account with Canva and I have used it quite a bit. Recently Canva...

The above illustration comes from the Chinese classic Lei-Ching, Vol. 3 . It's an early depiction of the organs of the human body. At...

I just got back from 9 glorious days exploring Italy, primarily Tuscany. If you've never been, you must go. If you have been, you must go...

Photo credit: Boonton Main Street The Boonton Farmers' Market opened last weekend with much enthusiasm. It was packed with people and...

Sadly, this is not a photo of me. I so wish I could say that I've meditated on that grassy knoll with that view. And even though I have...

I've been asked this question throughout my career, but lately it seems this question has arisen a lot - What made you become an...

The sky is a little lighter. The air is a little warmer. The daffodils have been poking through the frozen ground. Pretty soon, the...

From My Parting Prescription For America by Dr. Vivek Hallegere Murthy I try to keep up with information from the Surgeon General as much...

It's the most wonderful time of the year!..... but is it? I've got so much to do. I'm staying up way too late and definitely not getting...

This photo was taken a few weeks ago. We were hiking the yellow trail at Norvin Green State Park, a deceptively challenging hike but by...

Over the last few decades, our society has been subjected to an increase in traumatic events. Extreme weather, mass shootings, and...

Start your day off right. Don't skip breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These sayings have been around for...

Recently while scrolling on Facebook, I came across the status of one of my college professors who I deeply admire and who is one of the...