PGA Golfers Use Acupuncture Too

In real estate, it is "location, location, location."  In professional services, including acupuncture, it is "recommendation, recommendation, recommendation." Here is a short article that explains how U.S. and European PGA golfers became aware of and experienced the benefits of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture through their Asian colleagues. Read the story here.

Latest Celebrity Round Up Of Chinese Medicine Fans

Celebrities attract a lot of attention and become trendsetters. When well known people endorse a product, many others are happy to try the same exercise, read the same book or experience acupuncture. And celebrities are loving acupuncture! More and more, I read articles about various athletes and entertainers who are trying acupuncture, herbs or cupping.

Here are some of my latest finds:

The

Chicago Blackhawk Used Acupuncture

Ray Emery, a Chicago Blackhawk's player has not always been known to have a good attitude.  However, since being diagnosed with avascular necrosis two years ago, a lot has changed.  Avascular necrosis cuts off the blood supply to bone tissue and one of the bones in Emery's hip was deteriorating from the disease.

In the spring of 2010, he underwent surgery followed by months of rehabilitation

Acupuncture Blog Chicago: Top 5 Posts of 2011

1. Celine Dion Used Acupuncture To Improve Her Chances Of Getting Pregnant. I was happy to see that CNN reported she used acupuncture to improve her chances of getting pregnant. Not only a wonderful singer but also a smart lady!

2. Yin and Yang. The basic premise of yin and yang is the notion that the only constant factor in the universe is change. Nothing remains the same; no disease, no

Another NBA Star Turns To Acupuncture

I imagine that when you are an NBA star and have a contract worth millions, you take your injuries seriously and are willing to be open to new therapies. Certainly, that is the case with Mickael Pietrus, the famous NBA player for the Phoenix Suns who sought treatment at the Shaolin Temple in China. This Temple is well known for it's Eastern medicine approaches. While he was there he received

A Dodger Doubter Is Converted to Acupuncture

One question that I am asked is,  "Is acupuncture a placebo?  Don't you have to believe that it will work in order for it to help?"  The answer is no! There are hundreds of studies to prove it's effectiveness, but some people need to experience it. Ted Lilly, who plays baseball for the Dodgers, is no longer  doubtful. He found that acupuncture increased his range of motion almost as soon as he

Want More? I Am Also Blogging About Chinese Medicine On Tree.com

I've been blogging for about 3 years now and loving the opportunity to share ideas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. I also have found that  blogging has encouraged me to stay very up-to-date about research and the practice of acupuncture and herbs.  Just recently, in addition to this blog, I've become a blogger for the Tree.com Health & Wellness channel.  I'm delighted that my posts for Tree

Celebrity Chinese Medicine Enthusiasts

When you and I have a great acupuncture treatment, we tell a couple of friends or family members. When celebrities have success with this ancient technique, their publicists tweet thousands of fans and the media writes article about it. Just to keep you up to date, here are some of the celebrity enthusiasts.

On 8/27/10, the Associated Press reported that Kim Clijsters, the former No. 1 ranked

Colorado Rockies Pitcher Jason Hammel Turns To Chinese Medicine

Well readers, this story is as much about listening to your wife as it is about the benefits of acupuncture for sports stars. As a side effect of cholesterol lowering medication,  Rockies' pitcher Jason Hammel's arm was feeling dead and he was suffering from a lack of energy. His wife suggested (insisted on?) acupuncture, clearly a smart woman.  Read Hammel's account here...

""My wife suggested

Acupuncture Is The NFL's Secret For Top Performance

How about having your own traveling acupuncturist?  That’s the height of luxury for most of us but, for some, flying your acupuncturist to your location is a necessity. If you are a professional football player whose body is treated violently every week, you will do almost anything to reduce your pain and increase the length of your career.  I don’t think of football players as people who

Tennis Star Uses Acupuncture For Hip Pain

Another Star Athlete Uses Acupuncture To recover from an injury ! On 8/27/10 the Associated Press reported that Kim Clijsters ,the former No. 1 ranked player, used acupuncture to help her hip which had been giving her problems on the court. The Belgian tennis player had an amazing winning streak at the U.S. Open and is currently ranked No. 3 in the world. She is now moving better, which helps

Suns Forward Grant Hill Gets Acupuncture Regularly

Last month NBA.com published a story about Grant Hill and other Sun's players who have used acupuncture to recover from injuries and ease pain. Below are some excerpts from the article."Hill is a 37-year-old NBA veteran who's had more surgeries than some medical classes over the past decade. He's doing anything he can to extend his 16-year career."" "I've always been open to different ideas,"

Professional Footballer Kenny Miller Is Using Acupuncture

Scottish professional footballer Kenny Miller is using acupuncture as part of his plan to recover from a hamstring injury. Kenny is a Striker for the Rangers and had to sit out a couple of big games. His team has not done well without him. While he was able to play recently against the Celtics and scored the winning goals for his team, it took a toll on his health. "His Manager Walter Smith was

Athletics, Acupuncture and Philosophy

I just read about my acupuncture soulmate. Haro Ogawa, MSOM, LAc, CMT, ATC, acupuncturist for the SF Giants, national basketball teams, and NASCAR drivers was interviewed by Acupuncture today and he shared some of his background and philosophy"My treatments are basically the same for every sport because meridian therapy is a balance treatment. It increases the human immune system and also

Use Acupuncture To Treat Running Injuries

I am happy to announce a new guest blogger Amy Chitwood Burslem BA, MAcOM, LAC. Amy has a great blog and occasionally I will be reposting some of her articles here.The Chicago Marathon is soon approaching and acupuncture is wonderful for easing the pain and inflammation that comes from running injuries. In this post Amy talks about the benefits of acupuncture for runners.Acupuncture for Running

Giants Love Acupuncture

Maybe the giants in fairy tales didn’t love acupuncture, but certainly the SF Giants do. I’ve told you about many reports of athletes turning to Chinese Medicine, particularly acupuncture (check out some of my posts about the use of Chinese Medicine at the Olympics). Now, the SF Giants’ team acupuncturist has given an interview to Acupuncture Today (8/09, V10 #8) and it is a good read.Haro

Attention Chicago Marathon Runners

4 reasons why acupuncture is an essential aspect of successful training1. Acupuncture helps keep you in top form, healthy, high energy and pain free! It boosts your energy when you are awake and helps you sleep at night.2. Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and relax muscle tension.3. Acupuncture helps injuries to heal faster so you do not miss training time.4. Acupuncture reduces and

Studies Show Acupuncture is Effective

I have recently found that the Examiner.com is a great resource for articles on alternative medicine. Here is another favorable article about acupuncture By Jeanne Grunert of The Norfolk Alternative Medicine ExaminerThe Effectiveness of Acupuncture"With acupuncture's growing acceptance in Western medicine, the body of research support its use has also grown. Although the Chinese have used

Acupuncture and Marathon Runners

An article about acupuncture appeared just before the 40,000 runners took off in the Flora London Marathon. The author noted that serious runners “leave no stone unturned in their quest for speed, and the latest trend is acupuncture to ease weary limbs, niggling injuries and post-race fatigue. “Runners use acupuncture because it is believed that the needles stimulate the brain to release