Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. It’s fun, exciting, challenging, engaging, and accessible. While becoming a pickleball fan carries the risk of developing pickleball injuries, this risk must be weighed by the incredible benefits. Today’s blog post outlines the classic pickleball injuries and benefits. Five Common Pickleball Injuries The five most common pickleball […]
Fibromyalgia and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Today’s blog post discusses fibromyalgia and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition characterized by chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and a range of other symptoms. Conventional medicine struggles to offer definitive treatments for fibromyalgia, leaving many patients searching for alternative approaches. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes acupuncture and Chinese […]
Building a Prosperous America
In today’s complex world, it is imperative for America to adopt a strategic approach that upholds peace, fiscal responsibility, and democratic reform. This essay discusses building a prosperous America by delving into four critical aspects that can help the nation achieve these goals: Avoiding unnecessary wars like the Ukraine conflict. Restraining excessive spending. Empowering states […]
Qi and Energy Fields
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that encompasses the vital energy or life force that flows through the body. It is a central principle in understanding health and disease in TCM. While there is no exact equivalent term in Western medicine, think of Qi as the energy that animates […]
Acupuncture Relieves Migraines
Acupuncture relieves migraines by opening blocked channels and resolving underlying root imbalances at the organ level. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, acupuncture works by restoring the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”), which is the vital energy that circulates throughout the body. When the Qi is blocked, it results in various health conditions, including […]
Acupuncture’s Mechanism of Action
How does acupuncture work? What is acupuncture’s mechanism of action? Today’s blog post explores these questions to help shed light on the mysteries of this ancient, powerful healing therapy. Acupuncture’s Mechanism of Action What happens when an acupuncture needle penetrates the skin? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) explains that a trained practitioner skillfully manipulates the needle, […]
Healing Poems
Today’s blog post features four healing poems composed by Chat GPT. In response to prompts (acupuncture, healing, qi, finding peace, etc.), the AI language model generated delightfully healing poems. If you’re wondering what is Chat GPT, here’s how it describes itself and how it responded to my satisfaction with it’s creations: As an AI language […]
Acupuncture Origins
The roots of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture origins go back 3000 years in China. While acupuncture is the best-known branch of TCM in the West, TCM also has a long history of herbal remedies. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, TCM includes Qigong, Taichi, and Tuina. Foundational Acupuncture Texts The Huang Di […]
The DMV Needs Our Help
I was shocked last week when I went to the DMV and observed an aggressive patron harassing the staff. The DMV needs our help, and it’s our responsibility to aid our fellow citizens before someone gets hurt. Driving and the DMV A fundamental part of being American is driving. Cars and trucks define our culture. […]
Near-Death Experiences
Near-death experiences are profound events reported by individuals who have come close to death or have been clinically dead but later revived. While details vary, common elements include feelings of peace, a sense of leaving the body, moving through a tunnel, encountering a bright light, meeting deceased loved ones, and gaining profound insights. Does Consciousness […]
Ancient Chinese Medicine Case Study
Today’s blog post describes an ancient Chinese medicine case study in the Huangdi Neijing, the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. This classic Chinese medical text dates back thousands of years. It is considered one of the foundational works of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and covers a wide range of topics related to health, disease, diagnosis, and […]
Is ChatGPT Safe for Human Consumption?
Elon Musk is the latest AI innovator to warn about the unregulated development of AI. Today’s blog post explores the question, “Is ChatGPT safe?”. We will have a conversation with ChatGPT itself, asking its opinion about the possible dangers of AI language models currently being developed. These are the exact questions I asked ChatGPT, and […]
Chronic Health Conditions Improve with Acupuncture
Chronic health conditions plague millions of Americans. Today’s blog post describes ten of the most frustrating conditions Americans face today and how acupuncture helps manage each of them. One of acupuncture’s greatest strengths is its ability to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients struggling with intractable health issues. And unlike medications, […]
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Primer
Chinese medicine and acupuncture have a rich tradition. Chinese medicine is a comprehensive system of health and healing dating back thousands of years. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture developed alongside other aspects of traditional Chinese culture, such as philosophy, religion, and agriculture. The history of Chinese medicine is rich and complex, reflecting the diverse influences […]
Americans Love Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a staple in American households. There is no doubt that American’s love peanut butter. It’s a popular spread for sandwiches, a delicious ingredient in cookies and cakes, and a nutritious snack in its own right. History of Peanut Butter The earliest reference to eating peanuts is in a cave painting in Venezuela […]
Miracles Are Important
Last week we discussed a current miracle in our midst, the case of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster who, despite being buried and unenbalmed for four years, has shown no signs of decomposition. They call it the miracle of an uncorrupted body. Today we will explore miracles that have occurred over the past few centuries in order […]
Miracle In Our Midst
There is a miracle in our midst. As reported in The Pillar, “Since mid-May, thousands of people have come to Gower Abbey because they believe a miracle is happening there — that the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, foundress of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, is incorrupt — still intact, and not decomposed, […]
Long COVID and Autoimmune Diseases
Long COVID is when individuals experience symptoms long after recovering from the acute phase of COVID-19. Recent research suggests that lingering virus spike proteins may contribute to developing long COVID symptoms. As an acupuncturist who treats long COVID and autoimmune diseases, I am curious about a possible connection with the root cause of both conditions. […]
Misconceptions About Exhaustion
There are several misconceptions about exhaustion. Feeling tired all the time is a real health condition that dramatically hampers one’s ability to function in the world. People inappropriately judge others with chronic fatigue as lazy. And those suffering from exhaustion often regard themselves as inadequate. Instead of being overwhelmed with fatigue, why not fight back? […]
Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep is a vital part of our daily lives. It allows our bodies to rest and repair themselves, and it helps our brains to function properly. When we don’t get enough sleep, we can experience a variety of health problems, including fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Today’s blog post talks about the importance of getting […]
