How to Fix My Allergies that Ruin MY Bike Ride: Acupuncture Points
Sammy at the botanical gardens It finally warmed up here in New York (well kind of) and I was out …
What is Chinese Herbal Therapy?
Ku Shen and Huang qin Yesterday, an acupressure student of mine asked “What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?”. This is a …
Mushrooms for Lowering Cholesterol
Mushrooms are phenomenally versatile organisms. Some are delicious, some are remarkable medicines, and many are both. When it comes to …
Preventing the a Cold during the Change of Seasons
Every year in early October I blog about home remedies for the common cold. That’s because every year my patients …
Focus on what you can eat
This morning NPR ran an interesting story discussing weight loss and food choices for women of the Baby Boomer generation. The take …
What to do about Organic Food?
Images: Ed Yourdon Yesterday in the Times there was an informative article about the corruption issues with organic food production. Big companies …
Allergies and Depression
I developed seasonal allergies in my 20’s. For years I did not notice my allergies so much as I noticed …
Feeling Better
The power of the body to heal and change is remarkable. It is important to understand that the healing process …
Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick
It’s that time of year again. You know what time, the holidays have past with the parties and get together. …
Another Look at the Placebo Effect
For the last 50 years, the placebo effect has been a dirty word. Real interventions make a physiological change in …
How to Naturally Decaffeinate Green Tea
Green tea is well known for its health properties. Recently, it has become popular for its antioxidants, which have been purported …
Healing Soup for the Change of Seasons
The change of season is a time that you can catch a cold. During the change of seasons I regularly …
Steamed Pears and Almonds: Dry Cough Remedy
Food is medicine Asian culture has many food remedies for common aliments such as colds and coughs. In the fall air is dry. …
Acupuncture for Stress Induced Back Pain
Car accidents, injuries, and training are not the only reason people develop back pain. Stress is also be a significant cause …
Five Important Ways Acupuncture Helps You Prepare for IVF
Many couples are using acupuncture to improve chances of successful IVF. Acupuncture is often done during IVF procedures and is also …
Preventing Montezuma’s Revenge with Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbs for digestion Anything with the word “revenge” can’t be good. Commonly called Montezuma’s revenge, traveler’s diarrhea is a …
Five Things I am Doing For My Allergies
This week my spring allergies kicked in big time. Sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, congestion, and a headache. All this …
April is the Cruelest Month
April is the cruelest month, breedingLilacs out of the dead land, mixingMemory and desire, stirringDull roots with spring rain. -T.S. …
Tai Chi: An Ancient Treatment for Osteopenia
Yesterday morning I heard a distressing story on the radio about osteoporosis medication increases the risk of unusual and serious fractures. …
Understanding Acupuncture
© Bob Stockfield Courtesy: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine The National Institutes of Health just published a very …
New York Colds Part 2: Chinese Herbs
This fall is very cold and rainy here in New York, easy to catch a cold. In my last post …
New York City in the Fall: Colds and Acupuncture
This year the New York City fall weather is particularly nasty. Acupuncture can help fight off that cold in the …
Boost your Qi with Kidney Three
Acupressure offers a gentle yet profound way to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. Central to this practice is Qi, …
Exercises for Opening the Shoulder, Neck, and Rotator Cuff
Stretching is an integral part of any healing for your pain. Qi gong exercises are slow moving exercises and stretches that …