Happy New Year !!!

May It Be Your Best Year Ever !

Acupuncture Changed Our Lives This Decade!

Last week ABC news published an article entitled "50 Things That Changed Our Lives This Decade". You can imagine how rewarding it is for those of us who have been practicing TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and patients who have benefited from Alternative Medicine to see that it has been RATED #2 on the list! The direct quote is..."From acupuncture to herbal supplements to alternative ways of

My 10 Favorite Posts of 2009

1) U Michigan Study; How Acupuncture Affects the Brain’s Ability to Regulate PainUsing brain imaging, researchers at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center are the first to provide evidence that traditional Chinese acupuncture affects the brain's long-term ability to regulate pain. To read more click here2) A Chicago Acupuncturist’s Open Letter to President ObamaAs a fellow resident of

Merry Christmas !

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas

I'm So Happy To Be On Vacation!

But I will be back ! Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

10 Posts For Stressed Out Parents

This was my last post of 2009 for the blog Hopeful Parents. I thought some of the readers here might enjoy it, let me know what you think.I went back through my blog and selected the 10 posts that I believe will be useful to the readers of Hopeful Parents. I wish all of you a happy, healthy, hopeful holiday season and new year. I look forward to sharing new ideas in 2010 and would like you to

Grapefruit Enhances The Liver's Ability To Remove Cancer-Causing Toxins

I was interested to find out that grapefruit is not only a excellent source of vitamin C, but this fruit also helps eliminate toxins including carcinogens. Below is an explanation from The World's Healthiest Foods of how grapefruit helps our liver do this important work.Grapefruit Boosts Liver Enzymes That Clear Out Carcinogens "Grapefruit juice significantly increases the production and activity

Acupuncture Can Treat Heartburn In Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very exciting time, but it can get uncomfortable. In my Chicago practice I often treat pregnant women for a variety of complaints including; back pain, allergies, morning sickness and other digestive issues. Below Amy Chitwood Burslem L.A.c. gives a great explanation of why heartburn occurs in pregnancy and some recent research on how Chinese Medicine can help.Acupuncture And

Acupuncture Can Help You Beat The Flu

We are all trying to stay healthy this winter, I certainly am! In my Chicago office I have many patients who come in complaining of colds and flus this time of year. Personally I take Jade Screen everyday to ward off getting sick. Below is a article from acufinder.com that provides natural options for fighting off the flu.By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOMDid you know that Tamiflu, a drug used to

I Just Thought This Quote Was Funny And Had To Share The Smile

"My philosophy of dating is to just fart right away."Jenny McCarthy

Happy Hanukkah!

10 Credible Studies That Show Chinese Medicine Works!

I'm very excited to announce a new and very talented guest blogger. Her name is Yael Ernst and she comes to us all the way from Tel Aviv Israel. Yael's blog is called Chinese Medicine Notes, be sure to check it out.The following post from Yael's blog; 10 Studies That Prove Chinese Medicine Actually Works is a great resource for research on TCM.Don’t you just love it when you talk to people

Hope Means...

I got the inspiration for this post from my friend Christina’s blog; Hopeful Parents.I want to share this quote from Maria Robinson with you,"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”There are so many, many sayings about each new day; the most overused being “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Ugh. The clichés get so

Forms Of Ginseng And Where To Find Them

Last week, I described the three different varieties of ginseng. Today, I want to explain the available forms of ginseng and where to find them.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginseng is usually used in a formula with other Chinese herbs, rather than alone. A skilled Chinese herbalist can recommend the right formula or type of ginseng for you. Ginseng also can be used alone as a tonic. Alone,

What I See When I Look At Your Tongue

Come to my Chicago office and I will ask you to stick out your tongue. A person's tongue says a lot about their physical and emotional well being. Want to know more? Perhaps even try a little self diagnosis? Read this helpful article from acufinder.com, written by Lynn Jaffee, LAc.When your practitioner looks at your tongue, he or she is looking at the shape, color, size, coating and positioning

All About Ginseng

Did you know there are different types of ginseng and they are all considered potent herbs for helping the body adapt to stress - both mental and physical. Ginseng is best known for its ability to stimulate your immune system and fight fatigue and stress. Several dozen studies have shown that ginseng enhances physical and mental performance, improves mood, and aids metabolic function. Other