People often ask, “What can I do on my own to help with my joint pain?”. I have found a great article by Dr. Peter Borten that I think provides a great answer. In this article you’ll see many recommendations…
In August I started the two-year Chinese Herbal Program at Won Institute of Graduate Studies. In the first year, I learn hundreds of individual herbs and their actions and second year is about the art of the herbal formula, how to…
How does weather affect your health? Blood pressure When atmospheric pressure decreases, your blood pressure drops, biometeorologist Jennifer Vanos, P.h.D., said in an interview with weather.com. Low temps cause your blood vessels to narrow, meaning on the whole, blood pressure…
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates the effectiveness of acupuncture for pain management. This is important news for a couple of reasons. One, it demonstrates a 40% reduction in pain for patients, which is truly significant. That…
7 Signs That You Need Acupuncture This Spring By Sara Calabro, of AcuTake.com Spring is here! Yes! Except for the fact that many people don’t feel so hot this time of year. The flu is—knock on wood—mostly behind us. Allergies have not quite…
Is this what quitting smoking is like for you? Acupuncture Can Help You Kick the Habit Smoking is possibly THE most addictive drug known. And, if you are a smoker, it is slowly killing you. There are many reasons to…
Happy New Year Everyone. This is the day we make a commitment to improve or change something about ourselves. I decided to write a short blog with the goal of inspire all of us to be more active. I’m a…
Tui na or tuina, (pronounced “twee nah”) is a form of Oriental bodywork that has been used in China for centuries. A combination of massage, acupressure and other forms of body manipulation, tuina works by applying pressure to acupoints, meridians and groups of…
Ever wondered how many calories you were eating? Find out below! Alcoholic Beverages Item Serving Size Carbohydrates Grams Fat Grams Calories Beer, light 12-ounce can or bottle 6.9 0 110 Beer, regular 12-ounce can or bottle 11.9 0 144…
David Schiman, Acupuncturist Many people know that when they are nervous they have butterflies in their stomach. But, did you know that those “butterflies” can disrupt your digestion and, if it goes on too long, eventually your mental health? …