A recent study hints that acupuncture, when used on a group of allergy sufferers, helped in alleviating typical symptoms of seasonal allergies. Time.com reports that the study group, when acupuncture was used in conjunction with antihistamines,…
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No such thing as bad publicity …?
This article from the Las Vegas Review Journal gives a little background on Wongu University where I will be teaching in April, but also includes some trivializing quotes regarding acupuncture and qi, and attempts to…
Emperor’s College Qi Blog Interview
Read my interview with Emperor’s Qi Blog detailing how my school helped me succeed in the various steps to acupuncture licensure in Nevada!
Study supports Acupuncture for exercise response & recovery
A review study by Australian researchers considers the effects of acupuncture on exercise performance. Some of these studies showed promising results for athletes seeking a natural non-invasive way to reach peak performance. But, as the…
Conscious Capitalism
Excited to read Conscious Capitalism – will order my copy today! I have enjoyed John Mackey’s talks at Freedom Fest Las Vegas and as an alternative healthcare provider and libertarian, am always happy to find…
Acupuncture at the Olympics
Several articles this week about how injured athletes are turning to acupuncture, cupping to get back on their game! Check out these stories: http://www.acupunctureandnutritionclinic.com/2012/07/27/follow-up-article-on-cupping-for-olympic-athletes/ The cupping marks look a little scary, but as an acupuncture…
Walking the talk … would I ask you to do anything I wouldn’t do myself?
Advising clients on health and wellness is a funny thing, funny because it’s just a process, and expecting our practitioners to be perfect is unrealistic. In acupuncture school, one of the students observed a certain Dr. T…
Hoops on the road to wellness
Tonight I’m in the fabulous Econolodge in Anahiem, CA, after having taken a mock California Acupuncture Licensing Exam given by my test prep course instructor with TCM Review. I could have driven back to Nevada,…
What is Acupressure?
Acupressure is a form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but are stimulated with finger pressure instead…
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the use of sharp, thin needles that are inserted in the body at very specific points. This process is believed…