Posted: November 13, 2014
On the Chinese calendar, winter begins during the second week of November, making the solstice the middle, not the beginning, of the season. Many find this "makes sense" to them as they notice that winter "feel" like it begins in November and also because marking the darkest part of the season as the middle or…
Posted: November 5, 2014
Attention to detail with emphasis on beauty, clarity and intention is an expression of the Metal element and is well-demonstrated in feng shui. Feng shui has become well-known in western culture as the ancient Chinese art of placement within living spaces. The shape of a house, the arrangement of rooms within, and the placement of…
Posted: October 2, 2014
Tips for staying well in the fall focus on staying warm and nourishing the respiratory system to avoid to avoid colds and flu. DIET: Pungent or savory, is the flavor associated with Metal. Pungent and savory foods, such as garlic and onions, strengthen the Lung meridian and keep the lungs warm and moist, protecting them…
Posted: October 1, 2014
At the beginning of each season I change the piece of art hanging in the waiting room of my office. During Autumn I display a photograph of the Badlands, by photographer and medical doctor, Char Adkins, to represent the Metal element. Some of the attributes of Metal include the Lung and Large Intestine, reverence, and…
Posted: June 19, 2014
During the annual convention of the Acupuncture Association of Missouri, Dianne Cridennda, L.Ac. and Paul Magarelli, M.D. presented their research on the use of acupuncture with IVF. Dr. Magarelli, a reproductive endocrinologist with a Ph.D. in biochemistry, designed a study to look at the effectiveness of acupuncture on infertility. The study looked at over 800…
Posted: June 10, 2014
The pediatric acupuncture training that I attended last month focused on the use of Japanese, non-insertive techniques. This kind of treatment uses shonishin which are non-insertive tools for very gentle tapping and rubbing of meridians and points. Not only is this very effective, but I have found that children really enjoy it. A full-body…
Posted: June 10, 2014
Given the increasing use of acupuncture for fertility as well as for treatment of pregnant women, it makes sense that acupuncture is also being used increasingly by the children of those same women. In fact, the pediatric training I attended began with treating children in utero! Monthly treatment for pregnant women can be just as…
Posted: May 1, 2014
The laughter, fun and joy in your life reflect the quality of your Fire element. 1) Laughter is known to enhance the healing process for a host of disease as well as support the immune system for preventing illness. Laughing regularly is a vital part of your health. If you haven't laughed in the…
Posted: May 1, 2014
No doubt, you've learned something 'by heart" at some point in your life - a favorite song or poem, or a piece of information that was important for you to be able to access at a moment's notice without stopping to think. Knowing something 'by heart' reflects the certain knowledge the heart possesses about numerous…
Posted: May 1, 2014
Later this month I will be traveling to Boulder, Colorado to attend a workshop on pediatric acupuncture. We will focus on treating children from infancy through ten years of age with needle-less acupuncture and diagnostic tools unique to children. I have been pleased to see how well children respond to acupuncture as well as their…