Dr. Riley SmithOf course sticking acupuncture needles into your body would affect your your nerves, muscles and other organs, but did you know that it also affects your brain? We know acupuncture has been around for at least 2000 years, and it may even be older than that. Acupuncture deals with the flow of chi, and […]
It’s that time of year again where many people turn to cleanses and detox programs to get their body back on track. Toxins can accumulate in the body for many reasons and there are many symptoms that can signify that a detox is needed. These symptoms can range from fatigue, skin issues and sleep […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM is all about balance. In this ancient system, the key to health is to move through the world in such a way that our bodies can remain in homeostasis, in balance. This idea connects to sleep patterns, what we eat and ultimately the flow of Qi, or energy, throughout the […]
One of the most common injuries runners face is “Runner’s Butt”. Runner’s Butt or a high hamstring strain happens when the high hamstring which is attached to the ischial tuberosity at the top of the thigh dysfunctions. When this muscle becomes injured it can be difficult to even sit, let only run. The high […]
The social media addiction epidemic is here and it’s real. With adults spending upwards of 11 hours per day watching, listening, working and taking in media on the internet and social media platforms, it’s no wonder we feel alone. As a population, we overwork ourselves because our phones are always in reach. There is always […]
The Chong Mai is one of the main and most important Extraordinary Vessels. It flows throughout the entire body and has energy networks branching out, each with an energetic function. Another term for the Chong Mai is the Penetrating Vessel, this vessel is located in between the kidneys alongside Vessels Du Mai, also known as […]
You would be surprised just how much weight can bear down on the ankle joint. The ankle joint provides balance and stability as it holds the weight of basically our entire body. Because of the excessive use of the ankle joint, ankle sprains are one of the most common orthopedic injuries. In fact, there […]
The History Of Mother’s Day We all know Mother’s Day as the one day per year (this year it’s happening on May 12) we get to celebrate mothers and everything they do for us. But how much do you know about how it all started? Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 […]
Not feeling up to going to the gym? Check out Balboa Park museums instead! Sure, art museums have a lot of steps you can walk up and down. They have long hallways and walking tours that last for up to 1-2 hours. But could the simple act of visiting an art gallery and looking […]
What is the Dai Mai? Interestingly enough, the Dai Mai (or Girdle Vessel) is the only meridian that flows horizontally. It originates at a liver meridian point on the lateral ribs, descends down towards the waist like a belt and connects with a side branch of the kidney meridian. The Dai Mai separates the lower […]
Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM
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