There’s a famous saying. Many of the couples who are celebrating Valentine’s Day today have been told it. Just as many of us have said it. “You two are like Yin and Yang.” We use this phrase all the time … →
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‘Why Are You Doing That Point?’ LV3 & LI4
Acupuncture devotees are dying to know: Why are you doing that point? It is one of the most common questions that acupuncturists receive during treatments. This is the first installment of an ongoing series that explains popular acupuncture points. The … →
How Is Japanese Acupuncture Different?
Many acupuncturists say on their websites that they practice Japanese acupuncture. Ever wonder what that means? How does Japanese acupuncture differ from other forms? And wait, isn’t all acupuncture Chinese? As far as we know, all acupuncture did originate in … →
TMJ: Think Muscles for Jaw Pain
Researchers from Georgetown recently showed that acupuncture in rats reduces a protein that’s associated with stress. While this gives hope to those for whom molecules make more sense than qi, it remains to be seen whether the findings can be … →
Slide Gently Into Winter
Winter officially begins on Thursday. The holiday frenzy surrounding this week makes it easy to overlook the milestone. But winter is the season that sets the stage for good health in the year ahead. It’s worth taking a moment to … →
