The Greatest Acupressure Point for Nausea, Reflux, and Hiccups
Pericardium 6 (PC6) Pericardium 6 (PC 6), called nei guan in Chinese, is one of the most famous and well researched …
Help with Acupuncture for Somatization Disorders
Somatoform disorders are chronic pain and illness with no specific physical cause. Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help treat somatoform disorders. It …
5 Reasons Acupuncture Works to Treat Migraines
Acupuncture relieves migraine headaches very effectively that many patients are wondering how it works. Here are five major reasons acupuncture …
The Greatest Acupressure Point for Headaches
Large intestine 4, called He Gu in Chinese, is the best acupressure point for headaches. It is especially helpful for sinus …
Research Shows Acupuncture Can Relieve Your Headaches
Acupuncture helps relieve many types of chronic headaches including migraines and tension headaches. I have seen this everyday in my acupuncture clinic. Many …
Acupuncture for Weight Loss
Patients have long touted acupuncture for weight loss. Research is now supporting this idea. A recent report in the International Journal …
Prevent a cold with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
In my last post about home remedies for colds I shared some of the best tips like gargling with salt water and …
How to Kick your Cold
There’s a bad cold going around here in New York City. Actually it is probably a couple. People are coming …
Acupuncture and the Mind Body Connection
A few of acupuncture’s good “side effects” include better sleep, less anxiety and depression, and help in stress management. Even …
Immediate Relief from Shingles
Shingles can cause intense pain. It comes on strong and can last. Early treatment is the most effective. This patient …
Help for your insomnia
Insomnia is very difficult to deal with. It can impact the work, social life and overall quality of life. Who …
Belly Breathing: Breathing for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Back in eighth grade, Mr. Hankinson, our shell-shocked gym teacher, used to yell in my ear, “Stand up straight, stick …
Food for the Winter to beat colds and flus
The Chinese medicine pantry has many easy recommendations from the Chinese medicine to help you ward off the nasty colds …
How Acupuncture Treats Pain
The majority of Americans are in chronic pain or have experienced it. More and more, people are seeking acupuncture for …
Immunity and Qi
As we move into fall, a lot of people are worried about getting sick. I am cautious too, because during …