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Life, Art, and Acupuncture…It’s a Balancing Act!
Positive and Negative….Finding Balance In life, the terms positive and negative are generally associated with good and bad attributes. Positive events or feelings are generally viewed as as good. Negative events or feelings are viewed as bad. Positive and negative can...
Back-to-School, Backpacks, and Back Pain in Children
I’m seeing it on every street corner; It’s time for students to return “back-to-school” and here they are, loaded up with their new backpacks filled with books, electronics, and after school sports gear. Some children have them on their backs, others have them slung...
What Does Acupuncture and Knitting Have in Common?
O.K. the obvious answer is that they both use needles. However, while I was pulling out my fall sweaters, I began to think a little more about the qualities that knitting and acupuncture have in common. Here are some of my thoughts on the matter: When it comes to...
Healthy Skincare for Fall — Skin Repair and Rejuvination
Healthy skin care during the summer months is a challenge, especially in sunny California! No matter how vigilant one is with sunscreen, the hot, dry, summer weather takes its toll on our skin. The change in season as we transition to Fall also presents challenges for...
Your Metal Element Prescription — Fall Season — Time to Let Go!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the cycle of Fall begins on 8/5 and ends on 10/16. We enhance our health when we understand the correlation between the Metal Element and Fall. Metals, whether gold, silver, minerals or trace elements give value to the earth, the metal...
Cheat Sheet For Swollen Feet
“Ooooh, my aching feet!” Many of my patients are experiencing sore feet due to swelling. It is a common problem with summer heat. As the temperature rises, our blood vessels expand and in no time, the shoes that once fit perfectly are almost impossible to wear....
The Perfect Golf Swing….It Don’t Mean a Thing…
If you’re an avid golfer, chances are you devote countless hours on the green in pursuit of the perfect shot. While striving for the” Holy Grail” you’ve likely positioned yourself in line with the flag, placed your club on the ground behind the ball, taken aim,...
Water Sports And Summer Fun — 3 Essential Techniques To Prevent Injuries
The long summer days and warmer weather are perfect for water sports of all kinds. Swimming, stand-up paddling (SUP), boating, water skiing, surfing and wind surfing, are very popular ways to keep cool and have fun! Many people like to try these activities while on...
Why Good Health Is Like A Russian Nesting Doll
As a young girl growing up in Russia, I loved to play with the nesting dolls that are a big part of my culture. I marveled at the way the seven little figures fit together, each only slightly larger than the previous one. I still have a set of dolls and keep them on...
Is Cosmetic Acupuncture Better Than Botox?
“Is cosmetic acupuncture better than Botox?” I am asked this question quite a lot. Of course, as an acupuncturist, its not surprising that my response is a resounding YES! But let me tell you why I feel that cosmetic acupuncture (also known as Facial Rejuvenation) is...
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