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In the Press

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:35:04 -0400

It really feels good when you open the New York Times and see an article featuring acupuncture. When y0u first read the article you are pleased that the writer is relating a personal experience. I am not bothered when inaccuracies are present because I know that the average person reading is just interested in wether it worked or not and how much pain is involved.
I noticed that there seem to be more instances of MD’s advocating acupuncture for many issues in a sort of guarded very carefully worded statements, but again , I just enjoy the publicity. I remember a very famous quote from a long time ago, “Any press is Good “ or was that about ACUPRESSURE....

Moxabustion

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:29 -0500

Moxabustion is an essential part of my practice. The burning moxa has extraordinary healing properties. Moxa is the plant mugwart. It is cleaned and used in a variety of patient conditions. Sometimes it is burned on top of a needle. Sometimes its burned directly on the skin. Sometimes its burned near a point, or used to warm an area of the body. The burning herm has a unique aroma, so please be careful not to wear clothing that retains the smoke, you will get second looks from many near to you !

More on Fertility

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:14:08 -0500

This Summer I completed an intensified course on Acupuncture with fertility being the main thrust of study. Courses were taught by two well known acupuncturists who are considered to be TOPS in the field. A great deal of efforts were devoted to herbs as the key, but I tried to apply the study to the principles of why a specific herb would be used and then apply it to the way that my acupuncture treatments are structured. I can confidently say that the results that my patients have experienced have be superior to the averages of many who were in the classes with me. (OK so i pat myself on the back a little, but Hey, I can ! )

I realized that I really enjoy this type of work ALOT !!!
There is nothing like the joy you can achieve when bringing joy to others !!

Soooooo, I am going to gear most of my practice to the issues relating to women ! Such a change when I went into acupuncture thinking only of how it can help sports related injuries heal faster, but I’ll save those stories for another time !

Is Balance really what we want ?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:14:32 -0400

Total balance is only a goal, a guideline, an idea. Actually total balance only happens upon decomposition after death. When nothing is moving there is total balance.

What is it that is out of balance with me that causes this reaction

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:17:16 -0400