While acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have, in recent years, become widely accepted as an important part of healthcare, there are still myths and uncertainties involving this form of treatment. During my work in both hospitals and private practice, my goal is always education and explanation so that patients fully understand why this form of treatment […]
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Sexuality, when viewed from a holistic standpoint, is treated as a complex intersection of biological, psychological, spiritual, cultural and other factors. Rather than dividing or separating all of the important aspects of sexuality, practitioners of Chinese Medicine seek to strike a balance between the elements by using treatments that improve sexual health. Acupuncture is one […]
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Having a stroke is one of the scariest events that can happen to a person and family. A stroke occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked. Depending on the severity of the blockage, symptoms may be short-term and mild, or long-term and severe. Western medicine has made its […]
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Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have a unique approach to stress that is often not found in other forms of medicine. To fully treat the underlying causes of a flawed stress response, it is best to conduct a comprehensive evaluation, then explore how stress has affected quality of life from both a physical and emotional […]
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When discussing Chinese medicine, the word ‘holistic’ comes up a lot, indicating that the focus is on caring for the whole human being. Traditionally, Western medicine has been divided by so many specialists. The perception is that the patient will always come second to profit. More than ever before, participants in the American healthcare system […]
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There are few sentences that have the power to terrifyus as much as hearing, “You have cancer.” Despiteincredible leaps in modern medicine, there is still muchthat is unknown when the diagnosis is first given. Peoplerespond to medical treatment in a variety of ways, and itis important to remember that each individual case canpresent quite differently.One […]
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It’s 8:00am. I have sixteen minutes to get my secondgrader to the bus stop and then head to work. During that time, I discovered her tasting something off the kitchen counter that initially appeared to be Comet. Then, I spilled half a mug of green tea onto my silk blouse and heard the dog coughing up […]
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