Small Intestines 3, also known as, SI-3 (Hou xi, meaning “Back Stream” or “Posterior Stream”) SI 3 Location On the ulnar border of the hand, just proximal to the head of the 5th metacarpal bone. SI 3 TCM Functions In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Small Intestine 3 point may be a key point for … [Read more…]
Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has garnered significant attention in the United States. Despite its millennia-old roots, its efficacy and mechanisms continue to be explored and understood through the lenses of anatomy, physiology, and bio-science. As an acupuncturist, anatomy and physiology were some of my best subjects in school. I … [Read more…]
The acupuncture point Spleen 10 (SP 10), also known as “Xuehai” in Pinyin or “Sea of Blood” in English, is primarily associated with treating conditions related to blood in TCM. This includes being able to enhance blood “invigorating”, or circulation through a bio-medical perspective. Blood pathologies are also related to many skin disorders in TCM … [Read more…]
In this modern age, I can write with certainty many people have come across experiences of acupuncture treating a condition or ailment by putting needles in the hands In acupuncture, “distal points” refer to acupuncture points that are located some distance away from the site of the symptoms or the area being treated. This is … [Read more…]
What is Hyperkyphosis? Hyperkyphosis, also known as kyphosis or “hunchback,” refers to an exaggerated curvature of the upper spine. This condition is often associated with a rounded or hunched upper back, which can impact posture and overall spinal health. While many believe kyphosis primarily affects older adults, it is seen across all age groups. Teens … [Read more…]
A question I get often is does acupuncture work for weight loss? The answer I always give is yes it does, but not just acupuncture. As I reflect back on a weight loss workshop I conducted last night I’ve gained more personal insight into all the tools that we as acupuncturists have to combat the … [Read more…]
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…]
So what’s this condition called Bell’s palsy? Well it’s a neurological disease in which there is damage of the facial nerve (known as Cranial Nerve #7 to us health geeks), causing you the inability to smile, wink, whistle, or even close your eyelid on one side of your face. It’s no fun to wake up to … [Read more…]
Updated May 24th, 2024 Stupid Pain. Stupid Inflammation. There has probably been multiple times in your life when you’ve smacked your toe or bumped your head to see the area become a slightly red, painful, and swollen. Maybe you may have been diagnosed with osteo or rheumatoid arthritis and you’re experiencing painful swollen joints? In all … [Read more…]
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…]