What is Spleen Qi Deficiency? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spleen Qi Deficiency is a common diagnosis, describing an imbalance in the body’s vital energy (Qi) that affects digestion, energy […]
When I managed to reach the medical burnout point running my business in 2018, I had no idea that “Chinese medicine” was even an option for the symptoms that I had. […]
There’s a powerful quote that comes from the 難經, the classic of difficulties, from almost 2,000 years ago that says: The low-level physician gets 7/10 of their patients better; the […]
Does acupuncture really work? How is it possible that sticking a few needles into someone who has chronic pain can relieve the pain? Or help a woman conceive? Or make […]
A key part of classical, or traditional, Chinese medicine is herbal formulas. Several of my mentors suggest that herbs are the powerhouse of the results people get from Chinese medicine. […]
Does acupuncture for back pain work? Acupuncture for back pain has gained growing attention as lower back pain remains one of the most common health concerns worldwide, often resulting from […]
Does acupuncture really work for fertility? I mean, this ancient Chinese magic and herbs – can they really stand up against IVF and modern medicine? In this article I want […]
Does acupuncture work? Or is it a bunch of hippie crap? And if so, how does it work? It’s funny, I’ve gotten this question from many people, and what’s interesting […]
Acupuncture for anxiety?! Can putting a bunch of pins in my body really do anything? You’ve heard it can treat back pain and neck pain, and some of these little […]
Yes, surprisingly, acupuncture is not just some kind of hippie-spa treatment. Not only can it help treat serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it can also help […]