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Food as Medicine: Chicken Soup with Herbs
Chicken soup is one of my favorite things to cook. There is something incredibly warming and nourishing about a hot bowl of homemade soup on a cool day.
Current Real-World Threats to California Acupuncturists
California acupuncturists face several verifiable challenges influenced by recent political developments and policy changes.
Scrappy Science: Why Licensed Acupuncturists Should Engage in Citizen Science with MYMOP®
Citizen science, a research model that engages non-professionals in data collection, offers an accessible, practical way for acupuncturists to contribute to acupuncture research without disrupting their busy practice.
Healing as Resistance: Acupuncture, Citizen Science, and Defiance of Fascism
In the United States, where authoritarian ideologies and systemic inequalities are on the rise, the simple act of providing acupuncture treatments to underserved populations is a profound form of resistance.
Resources for Stroke Survivors Near San Mateo County
In San Mateo County and the surrounding area, residents are fortunate to have access to top-tier stroke care at some of the best medical institutions in the country.
Acupuncture? Yes.
Often I am asked the question, “Can acupuncture be used for ___________ [condition]?”
Ways of Delivering Acupuncture
Patients in my clinic are sometimes confused by the fact that my style of treatment often doesn’t match that of acupuncturists they have seen previously.
The 12 Keys of Healing Holistically
Healing holistically is not exactly an intuitive process in the patient’s mind. I have come up with twelve “keys” that may help to increase your understanding of how holistic healing works.
Strange and Wonderful Experiences During Acupuncture
It is not uncommon to hear colorful reports from my patients after their acupuncture sessions.
Risk Management for Acupuncture Hospital Practices
Risk management is a major concern of hospital physicians and administrators for good reason. This article will address managing the risks associated with adding licensed acupuncturists to your hospital staff.
The Evidence Base for Acupuncture Practice in Hospitals
You’ll want a solid evidence base backing your hospital’s acupuncture program. This article is designed to help you decide which indications to accept.
How Western Healthcare Providers Perceive Acupuncture
Health care professionals think a lot about integrating acupuncture into conventional medicine settings.