I first started with acupuncture as a patient. I was living in Chicago - in my mid 30's and I was dealing with a number of physical health issues - nothing too serious - and many that were caused by the stress in my life. I was not "sick". There really was no need for me to go to the doctor. Why … [Read more...] about Why Choose Acupuncture?
Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps
As many women know, menstrual cramps can be quite painful and disruptive to daily life. The constant aching and pain that may last up 7 days can really take a toll on a woman’s quality of life. Of course, there are plenty of medications on the market that can ease the pain but do not treat the … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps
The Heart Channel: The Emotional Perspective
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the body in terms of energy and balance. Energy (qi) runs in channels throughout the body and these channels are named after organ that you have heard of before. However, from a TCM perspective, the organs function very differently than Western medicine. … [Read more...] about The Heart Channel: The Emotional Perspective
Intention
Acupuncture is, among other things, a transfer of energy. When we needle a point, we are using the needle to active the acupuncture point’s unique function. Each acupuncture treatment is a unique set of points that are used to treat each person's Chinese pathology. However, I have found that the … [Read more...] about Intention
