When patients first hear the phrase Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity, they often look at me the way one might look at a mechanic who claims to tune up your car by adjusting the headlights. It sounds unlikely. Yet emerging research suggests that carefull… [READ MORE]
Spring is not just a change in weather; it is a biological shift. In Chinese medicine, each season carries a distinct energetic pattern that influences digestion, immunity, mood, and even decision-making. If you want to Optimize Your Health in Spring,… [READ MORE]
Why Feeling Cold All the Time Is Not Just “Normal” If you are the person in the room reaching for a sweater while everyone else is comfortable, Chinese medicine is quietly taking notes. In our clinical world, body temperature matters far more than most… [READ MORE]
Every spring, trees bloom, birds sing, and half the population reaches for tissues. If you’ve ever wondered why your immune system treats pollen like an invading army, acupuncture explains allergies in a way that is both practical and surprisingly hope… [READ MORE]
Acupuncture Helps Process Grief When the Body Is Still Carrying the Loss Grief does not live only in the mind. It settles into the chest, tightens the breath, weakens digestion, and quietly reshapes immunity over time. In Chinese medicine, sorrow is cl… [READ MORE]
Robots, Aging, and Staying Put For most people, “aging in place” is less a lifestyle preference and more a stubborn declaration. We like our houses. We know where the light switches are. The coffee mugs are exactly where they should be. The idea that f… [READ MORE]
Dry Needling: Powerful Relief, Skill-Dependent Results Muscle spasms, stubborn trigger points, and pain that refuses to budge often respond beautifully to dry needling. When done well, it can feel like someone finally found the “off switch” your body’s… [READ MORE]
Modern psychology tends to live in the brain. Traditional Chinese Medicine politely disagrees. Long before neurotransmitters and diagnostic manuals, Chinese medicine mapped the human psyche across the whole body, describing consciousness, emotion, and… [READ MORE]
For couples navigating the emotional obstacle course of fertility treatment, modern medicine can feel both miraculous and maddening. IVF offers cutting-edge technology, impressive statistics, and a price tag that could finance a small moon landing. And… [READ MORE]
If your mind feels like it’s running a background app you never approved, you’re not alone. Between global headlines, personal responsibilities, and the unique talent we humans have for replaying conversations from three years ago, mental rumination ha… [READ MORE]
