It’s hard to make sense of something that’s difficult to make sense of. Most people who come in for acupuncture do so without really knowing how it works. That’s completely normal. During the initial session, we always take time to explain the premise behind acupuncture—and once it’s explained, it … [Read more...] about How does acupuncture work?
Summer Fire and Healing Heart Energy
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is represented by one of the elements of nature (such as wind, cold, damp or heat). The element associated with summer is heat or FIRE! Fire energy is considered YANG Energy. Yang is big, yang is expansion yang is excess. As you know, … [Read more...] about Summer Fire and Healing Heart Energy
Flower Essences: Natures Remedy
A number of years ago, while I was living in Chicago, I was going through a difficult and stressful time. I was in school for acupuncture, working full time and trying to manage the various aspects of my life. I was overwhelmed! It was during this time that a massage therapist told me about flower … [Read more...] about Flower Essences: Natures Remedy
Amazing Acupuncture! Good for what ails you!
Imagine that someone tells you that there is a type of medicine that can proactively help support your body in healing itself. In addition, this type of medicine can prevent illness from occurring. Imagine being told that you will feel better and build a foundation of health and … [Read more...] about Amazing Acupuncture! Good for what ails you!
The Scoop on Inflammation and Heat
When we think of inflammation, we often think of localized pain somewhere in the body. An injury, for example, can elicit an acute inflammatory response. In addition, inflammation may be systemic and manifest in various parts of the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture has its own … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Inflammation and Heat
Don’t throw away those bones!
Much has been written about Bone Broth lately. In major cities such as New York and Chicago, bone broth restaurants have surfaced. In some neighborhoods, bones at local butchers are hard to come by – becoming a “hot commodity” as residents travel near and far to get the “best bones” for … [Read more...] about Don’t throw away those bones!
