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TCM and Libido in Men

When it comes to acupuncture and gender specific issues, most people only know of women’s health and fertility.  However, Traditional Chinese Medicine has an equally long history and solid track record when it comes to treating men’s specific health needs also.

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The Importance of Regular Acupuncture Treatments

Everybody knows you should see your family physician at least once a year and your dentist at least twice a year. But not everybody knows about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and the many benefits it can provide for you.  Let’s look at how getting regular acupuncture treatments can help you stay happy and healthy […]

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Strains, Sprains and Acupuncture

I treat so much musculoskeletal injury in my office that I thought a good tutorial regarding sprain vs. strain would be a good idea.  The two terms get thrown around a lot- by both patients and medical professionals! SPRAIN: a stretch or tear of a ligament. STRAIN: a defined as an injury to a muscle […]

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Allergies and Chinese Herbal Medicine in San Diego

 As we in San Diego know, allergies here can hit hard. There are so many factors besides the seasons.  Our often damp weather creates mold problems and living next to so many parks and canyons like Balboa Park, Mission Trails Park, Florida Canyon, Penasquitos, Cowles Mountain along with all the canyons that run through Mission […]

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Allergies Treated by Acupuncture? How and Why…

This is one of 2 blog posts in a series about acupuncture and herbal medicine for allergies here in San Diego.  I have found the combination very beneficial for my patients, especially those that live around open area and canyons throughout Mission Hills, North Park, Normal Heights and South Park.

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Five Acupuncture Points for Spring