The pulse is measured in both Western medicine and Chinese medicine, but there are key differences. In Western medicine, we typically measure the heart rate, which is taken with blood pressure as part of a standard physical exam. In Chinese medicine, pulse diagnosis...
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How acupuncture works for back pain
Back pain for all ages… We all know the quintessential image of low vitality—the hunched, hobbling elderly person, one hand holding a cane, the other supporting their aching back. But if our patients are any indication, back pain does not discriminate by age. We have...
How acupuncture works for migraines
An estimated 36 million people in the US suffer from migraines—that's a lot of headaches. But migraines are much more than a bad headache. They're a collection of debilitating neurological symptoms that can last from 4–72 hours. The most common symptoms experienced by...
How acupuncture works for neck pain
For those you suffering from acute or chronic neck pain, you understand why someone coined the expression “a pain in the neck.” Neck pain is also one of the most common areas of physical pain that we treat at our acupuncture clinic in Washington DC. Whether due to bad...
Herbal medicine consults & how herbal medicine has helped me
I've been reaping the benefits of Chinese herbal medicine for two years now, and I get the impression that it's Traditional Chinese Medicine's best-kept secret. Given its effectiveness, lack of side effects, holistic, gentle, no-dependence, root-cause approach, I'm...
You can do better than antihistamines—try shrooming (reishi) for springtime allergies
I spent nearly 15 years as an anti-histamine junkie. I developed severe allergies in the spring of my 17th year, which initially manifested as laryngitis-type symptoms and got progressively worse. My doctor prescribed allergy medication, which worked for a while......
The bitters truth (for digestive health)
Digestive bitters are typically plant-based tinctures famed for aiding digestion. They are the basis of both cocktails and medicinal concoctions, and many traditional cuisines will have bitters folded into their recipes. What are digestive bitters? Digestive bitters...
Natural Healing for Allergies & Sinus Issues: The 8-Step Protocol
With the growing popularity of holistic medicine, many people are becoming interested in natural, gentle treatments for their allergies and sinus issues. At our Washington DC acupuncture clinic, we've developed an 8-step protocol for addressing these symptoms...
All about probiotics—what they do & how to use them
Probiotics are the “friendly” bacteria found in the small and large intestine that work to create a healthy digestive system. When the ratio of “friendly” bacteria and “bad” bacteria tip in favor of the bad guys, this is called intestinal dysbiosis. These symptoms may...
Acupuncture for insomnia—a case study
I'm very pleased to publish the first case study from my Washington DC acupuncture practice. "Jennifer" is a 28-year-old patient who came to my office in April with lifelong insomnia, which had been getting worse in the past 6 months. Read her case study to see how...
Build your immunity with Chinese herbal medicine
Clients often ask about Chinese herbs vs. Western pharmaceuticals. One of the biggest differences between conventional Western pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbal medicine is that the Chinese herbal medicine tradition contains many herbs that help strengthen and boost...