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California Mussel Quarantine in Effect: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

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Link to press release: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=5031 If you enjoy gathering shellfish along the California coast, it’s time to press pause. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a seasonal quarantine on recreationally harvested mussels, effective May 1 through October 31, 2025. This precaution covers all coastal areas from the Oregon border to the Mexican … [Read more…]

Ren 8 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Use, Benefits

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Ren 8, also known as Shenque or the “Spirit Gate,” is a vital acupuncture point located at the center of the umbilicus. Unlike most acupuncture points, Ren 8 is not typically stimulated through needling due to its delicate location. Instead, moxibustion and other non-invasive techniques are used to harness its therapeutic potential. Ren 8 Acupoint … [Read more…]

Battlefield Acupuncture: A Great Approach to Pain Management

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Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) is an innovative auricular acupuncture protocol developed in 2001 by Dr. Richard Niemtzow, a physician in the United States Air Force. Originally designed for military use to provide rapid and effective pain relief on the battlefield, the technique has since gained popularity in civilian settings for managing acute and chronic pain. Its … [Read more…]

What You Should Know About Your Acupuncture Treatment

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Hi, I haven’t been watching my diet in over 20 years, I exercise once in a while, enjoy sitting idle for 8 hours a day, and I’m in pain. Many patients come in with the expectation that hopefully all of their problems can be solved with one treatment. Believe me, I understand where you’re coming … [Read more…]

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: Acupuncture Explained Easily

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What is Diverticulosis? Diverticulosis occurs when the wall of the large intestines become weak and begin to protrude sac-like pouches into the intestines. These protrutions are called diverticulum if it is a single pouch, and diverticula for multiple pouches. When these sacs become infected,it becomes diverticulitis, due to fecal matter becoming trapped in between the … [Read more…]