If you're a frequent reader of these newsletters, you know that I often write about Five Element Theory, which is one of the diagnostic...

Several patients have reported to me that they've observed an increase in feelings of anger in themselves and in others. They're finding...

Have you ever read an article about acupuncture and the word "meridian" was used? Sometimes articles explain the meaning of meridians...

Photo credit: Jane Burton Have you ever eaten a meal and realized when your plate was nearly empty that you didn't really taste your...

According to Chinese Medicine's Five Element Theory, the Wood element is associated with the Spring season. The Yin organ associated with...

If 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...

One of the fundamental principles of health in Chinese medicine is this phrase—bu tong zi tong, tong zi bu tong. The translation is...

Earlier 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...

Over the years, I've seen many patients come for treatment who have been to numerous doctors who cannot figure out why the patient is...

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...

When you read "surge capacity", did you think the term had something to do with the electricity in your home? It's understandable because...

A few blogs ago, I talked about the importance of deep breathing and how that can relieve stress. In East Asian medicine, the Kidney Qi...

Have 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...

Recently, a new patient said this after his acupuncture treatment—I feel like the wrinkles in my body have been smoothed out. That...

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...

"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...

According to the Chinese medical classics, the Kidney grasps the Lung Qi on inhalation. When I first heard that back when I was a...

Despite the recent snow storms, nature is beginning its slow transition from winter to spring. During this seasonal shift, many people...

Heart health is really important, and there's a number of different things we can do to help keep our cardiovascular system working...

You 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....