Chinese Medicinal Recipies for Summer
Herbs as food, and food as medicine Herbs and spices not only for their good taste but also for good …
Herbal Soup Tonic
In Chinese medicine, the sum of the whole is more powerful than the parts. Often herbs are combined together which …
Acupressure for Insomnia, Jet Lag, and Relaxation
Acupressure is a technique of rubbing specific acupuncture points. Specific ones can be super relaxing and help you sleep. Because you …
President Obama’s Acupuncture Policy
Last week at President Obama’s Town Hall Meeting in St. Louis, a local acupuncturist asked him a question regarding acupuncture …
10 Ways to Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain
I treat many people with neck and shoulder pain. Acupuncture is very effective for treating neck pain. After the pain has been reduced, …
Chinese Medicine Health Practices
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are focused on preventing illness not just treatment of disease. Over the thousands of years of …
A Rainy Day Ginger Beef Soup
Yesterday was really April Showers here in New York City. I was soaked to the bone when I got home …
Seven Powerful Ways to Manage Stress
I’m not sure if New Yorkers experience more stress than others, but I can say that stress affects the health …
Resetting the Immune System: Allergies, Asthma, and Acupuncture
The immune system is a wonderful thing. Without it we could not live a second–we would be totally consumed by …
Seasonal Allergies in New York City
New Yorkers love springtime. Winter hibernation is over and we are instantly out enjoying the parks and the city. But …
Why the VA should hire Acupuncturists
Last week on The Brian Leher Show, he interviewed Paul Rieckhoff of Iraqi and Afganistan Veterans of America. It was a powerful …
Vegetarian Foods from a Chinese Medicine Perspective
Some people are vegetarians for are religious and spiritual reasons, others political and philosophical reasons, and others are for health …
What can Acupuncture Treat?
What can acupuncture treat? This is one of the most common question I get as an acupuncturist. Acupuncture can treat …
Five Essential Stretches for Neck Pain
After sitting down at my computer for a few hours I often notice a nagging pain in my neck. More …
Amazing Acupressure for Cramps, Stomach Problems, and Energy
Stomach 36 (ST 36) is one of the most important and commonly used acupuncture points. The Chinese is Zu San Li, meaning literally …
Acupuncture for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Everyone gets them from time to time, but in some it …
How to Eat Healthy and Create Harmony
The first book of Chinese medicine written over 2000 years ago, called the Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen (The …
Acupuncture for Sinus Headaches
Sinus headaches stop some people in their tracks. They come with pain, congestion, and pressure in your head around your …