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In the past two blog posts I have tried to give a better understanding about acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Qi does not mean ‘energy’, but air or oxygen and the ‘meridians’ should be [...]

Last month I wrote about elbow pain and acupuncture, so I thought I would continue with another joint that can cause lots of pain and suffering, the wrist. When most people think of wrist pain, [...]

Elbow pain is a frequent reason why people consult me in acupuncture. Acupuncture is very effective in calming the pain and helping to get back to a normal life. Whether the elbow pain happened [...]

If you or someone you know has shoulder pain, you’re not alone. In my clinic shoulder pain is the second most common physical ailment that I treat after low back pain. We ask a lot of our [...]

As winter is upon us, along with the cold and flu season, I thought I would write about a common ailment that results from either a bacteria or a virus, the common ear infection. Otitis media is [...]

At last, the nice warm weather is here. As the temperature heats up we tend to be more and more active; walking, jogging, biking, playing sports, and, hopefully soon, swimming. This extra [...]

One of the things acupuncture is best known for, besides treating back pain and sciatica, is its ability to lower inflammation. In my clinic, I often receive referrals from chiropractors and [...]

Of all the common names of diseases, shingles must rank up there as being one of the strangest and worst sounding diseases to have. I wanted to write about this disease to help people better [...]

The sole and heel of the foot can be an extremely irritating and bothersome area to be hurt because we use our feet so often. Each step can be a constant reminder that our body is not completely [...]

Pain in the knees most frequently affects people who are active and participate in sports because of the repetitive motion necessary for biking, running, or jumping. In fact, a third of all [...]