God sees all – past, present, and future. He remembers in detail all that has come before, is fully aware of what is happening now, and has intimate knowledge of every moment to come. He is the creator of all things, at all times, simultaneously. The idea of God’s omniscience is best described in Psalm […]
Acupuncture’s Analgesic Effect
Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese therapeutic technique, has gained significant recognition and acceptance in pain management. Acupuncture’s analgesic effect has been studied extensively, particularly concerning sensory nerve pain receptors. Today’s blog post explores the mechanism by which acupuncture provides analgesia on sensory nerve pain receptors, shedding light on its potential as an alternative treatment for pain […]
Understanding Pain
Theories of Pain For centuries, people have been seeking the origin of pain and ways to alleviate it. Despite excellent progress in understanding pain, many factors remain unclear. Pain is a subjective concept, and is interpreted differently by each patient. Some people have a high pain threshold, which allows them to tolerate pain well. For […]
Fun Summer Activities
Summer is a magical time of year when we can slow down, relax, and take stock of our lives. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, learned, and want to achieve in the future. It’s also a great time to rejuvenate our bodies, minds, and spirits by spending time outdoors, connecting with loved […]
Mediterranean Diet Makes Sense
American scientist Ancel Keys discovered the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet in the 1950s, identifying the correlation between cardiovascular disease and diet for the first time. He observed that the low-income residents of rural Italy were much healthier than their wealthy counterparts in New York City. Heart-Healthy Foods Keys suggested that their discrepancy in […]
Inflammatory Autoimmune Disease
Inflammatory autoimmune diseases have been on the rise in recent decades, with estimates suggesting that as many as 50 million people in the United States alone are affected by one or more of these conditions. Today’s blog post explores several questions to better understand autoimmune disease. What is the pathology of autoimmune disease? What environmental […]
The Right Way To Overcome Worry
The right way to overcome worry may surprise you. You’ve heard the slogan, “Don’t worry, be happy.” Indian mystic Meher Baba popularized the expression in the 1960s. Unfortunately, this advice is dangerous, as it sets us up for failure and self-judgment. It’s impossible not to worry. And if you think you can muscle your way […]
The Egg Cholesterol Controversy
This article reviews the egg cholesterol controversy over heart disease. The relationship between elevated blood cholesterol and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well-established. Reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the primary target of preventive therapy. Furthermore, studies report a lower risk for heart disease with greater high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations. Cholesterol and Heart Disease There […]
Low Back Pain Analysis
Low back pain is a common physical ailment impacting 84 percent of the world’s population. Currently, no method of treatment is considered the method of choice. Acupuncture is effective, scientific, cost-effective, and free from adverse side effects. This low back pain analysis reviews acupuncture’s role in treating back pain and includes three case studies (see […]
Dry Needling Versus Acupuncture – A World of Difference
Dry needling versus acupuncture – what’s the difference? Patients ask us this question all the time. In today’s blog post we’ll cover the basics, including training requirements, certification standards, and what to expect. The bottom line is that dry needling performed by physical therapists encompasses roughly 10 percent of what acupuncture offers and is limited […]
Why God Created Us – It’s All About Relationship
Today I’d like to discuss the perplexing question of why God created us. By understanding this question, we might gain a clearer picture of our purpose as human beings. From a biblical perspective, there are two primary reasons for our creation. First, to populate and rule over the Earth. And second, to be in a […]
Psoriatic Arthritis Case Report
The purpose of this psoriatic arthritis case report was to analyze the treatment of a patient using acupuncture and natural supplements. A 73-year-old woman complained of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in her second and third fingers, which had gradually developed over the previous six months. Her symptoms included moderate to severe stiffness and swelling in her […]
Quantum Healing With Acupuncture
Acupuncture has a knack for healing various conditions, ranging from back pain to infertility, sciatica to insomnia. Yet, despite thousands of research studies to the contrary, mainstream medicine often believes acupuncture is just a placebo effect. Jinmei and I know firsthand, after nearly 20 years in the clinic, that acupuncture works miraculously. Today’s blog post […]
Chronic Pain Treatment with Acupuncture – A Case Study
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans each year, causing them to endure suffering from injuries and health conditions, which significantly affects their quality of life. Unfortunately, traditional medicine often fails to bring relief. However, acupuncture has a long history of managing and resolving chronic pain. This case report describes a successful chronic pain treatment with […]
Depression Blocks Faith, But Hope Is Not Lost
Depression is surging through the general population, affecting one in ten Americans. And while there are countless treatments for the disease, none are entirely satisfactory. Unfortunately, many Christians suffering from depression find little comfort in Sunday sermons. That’s because well-intentioned pastors often don’t understand that depression blocks faith. What do I mean by saying that […]
Quantum Consciousness and Healing
There is a heated debate in the scientific community about whether our consciousness results from quantum effects. Roger Penrose, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020, believes it is – he has speculated that quantum effects underpin consciousness. The first detailed theory of quantum consciousness emerged in the 1990s from Penrose and anaesthesiologist […]
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Up to 20 percent of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy develop chronic pain and numbness in their feet and hands (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy). This adverse side effect from chemo treatment affects the sensory, sensorimotor, and autonomic nervous systems, drastically impairing function and quality of life. As a result, doctors typically continue chemo treatment until these symptoms […]
Male Infertility Report
This male infertility report documents acupuncture’s positive effects in resolving infertility by improving sperm quality. Not Just A Woman’s Problem Infertility is not just a woman’s problem. One out of every three cases of infertility involves men’s issues. Specifically, problems causing male infertility include semen concentration/formation and semen quality/quantity. The patient in this male infertility […]
Chinese Medicine UFO Connection
Today’s blog post republishes a wonderful article written by John Voigt in 2017 entitled “The Strangest Energy Healing Ever Reported: The Beijing UFO Abduction Case.” This story describes a Chinese medicine UFO connection and includes fascinating information about Qi, the universal healing energy utilized in acupuncture. I have abridged and edited the piece for easier […]
Acupuncture Builds Uterine Lining
This uterine lining study investigated whether electroacupuncture (EA) could improve uterine artery blood flow in women undergoing IVF. The women received EA eight times, twice a week for four weeks. In addition, practitioners measured the uterine lining before and after treatment. In addition, they measured skin temperature on the forehead (STFH) and in the lumbosacral […]
