Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in general excel in the treatment of myriad hormonal conditions that are linked to infertility. Acupuncture has helped many women with varied fertility problems eventually conceive and give birth to healthy babies. Premature ovarian failure, abbreviated as POF, is the malfunctioning of the ovary before a woman hits 40 years of age. POF is mainly […]
The Body – The Original “Weather Channel”
I admit it – it was a riveting smack to the head which threw me WAY back into my past. As many of you know, I grew up in a time of huge televisions, a time when the networks were just introducing colorized shows, stereo “cabinets” and tethered telephone lines. I can even remember “telephone party lines” but even at my […]
Smile and Say “Chee”
People who follow me on Facebook know that when I check-in for my acupuncture appointment, I usually tag the location with a somewhat glib “Getting my Qi balanced”. And just as usually, there is someone who sends me a text or Facebook message that bluntly asks, “What exactly are you talking about?” Truly, the concept of Qi is much more than a […]
Treating IBS with Acupuncture and Herbs
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a well-known gastrointestinal disorder. It is characterized by a group of symptoms with no known pathogen. Typical symptoms include abdominal cramps with bloating and excessive gas, diarrhea alternating with constipation, the abdominal pain triggered by eating and relieved after a bowel movement. In most cases, mucus is present in the stool. Other symptoms may include […]
Acupuncture and the Theory of Yin and Yang
Most people have heard or read the words “Yin” and “Yang”; many are familiar with the Yin-Yang symbol consisting of a circle, divided by a curved line into a black (Yin) and white (Yang) side. That curved line symbolizes the constant change of balance between the Yin and Yang. Each side contains a small circle of the opposite color, demonstrating […]
Treating Cold and Flu with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
When the temperature dropped down into the 40’s a few days ago in South Florida, it indicated that the “winter” is officially here, and, along with it, cold and flu season. Most people get a cold or flu once a while but struggle to know which one they have. Both colds and flus are caused by viruses. They also share […]
TCM, Acupuncture and Trauma
Some anniversaries are not happy events; some literally stop us cold in their appearance on both our internal and external calendars. My friends can tell you where and what they were doing on the day when political figures were assassinated, or when something catastrophic happens to the country and world at large. Some anniversaries are more personal – the date […]
Acupuncture and Headache
The pain that headache and migraine sufferers endure can impact every aspect of their lives. Acupuncture can offer powerful relief without the side effects that prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine have been used to relieve headaches and migraines, as well as their underlying causes, for thousands of years and is a widely accepted form […]