The case of jaw pain can be of at least two causes: infection or musculo-skeletal. Only proper diagnosis through interview and examination can determine which. Even given proper diagnosis, however, the right treatment course still must be selected. This is often no easy matter.
Cupping is great for: Diagnosing the nature of upper back, neck and shoulder pain. Treating asthma tension. The muscles of the upper back get tense and strained under the stress of laboured breathing. Decongesting a stagnant liver. The liver is central to metabolic, digestive, hormonal and even respiratory function. Book an appointment.
This is the same intro to acupuncture video on the home page. It might be a bit inconspicuous, so I thought I’d share it here, along with some quick thoughts. I’m ambivalent about this video. On the one hand, it uses the unnecessary Chinese term “qi” for what is nothing more than voltage. On…
Anyone who tells you that acupuncture trumps diet is selling you a bill of goods. This doesn’t mean that you have to eat your brussel sprouts, particularly if you don’t like them. It does mean, however, that you need to keep it real about one’s expectations for modalities such as acupuncture. More and more people are…
Entitled “The Spiral Engine of Locomotion,” this stunning artistic representation of the different axes of muculoskeletal connection provides some interesting clues into why non-local treatments are often key to effective acupuncture. Check out the fabulous artwork here or book an appointment.
Acupuncture is often a generalized reference to Chinese medicine as a whole. Within Chinese medicine exists a number of modalities, such as cupping, moxa, and herbology, as well as a unique conceptual framework for understanding the origins and treatment of disease. The following case involving Yolanda focuses on Chinese medical diagnostics and herbal therapy as…
Acupuncture and herbs can be a quick and effective means by which to kick colds and flu when usual remedies prove ineffective. Cold and flu is a common occurrence. It is usually no big deal, but the longer it lingers the more serious it becomes. This is because it weakens the body and the…
Cold hands and feet is a very common symptom seen among patients. No one ever comes in looking to have their cold hands and feet treated. However, this is a presentation upon which Chinese places a fair measure of emphasis. This is because it points to a circulatory problem that has deeper implications for how…
The other day I was in the car listeing to some health program held by an MD working in the area. After more than 20 years treating kidney-failure patients with dialysis, she decided to take up the banner of prevention. The first thing she mentioned in this regard was diabetes. This reminded me a call…
The body is an organic universe of mutually interacting systems. In the following discussion, we’re going to look at back pain through the lens of liver imbalance. First, we’ll take a look at some sites on the back that when sore indicate some type of liver imbalance. Next we’ll talk about the nature of liver…
