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Acupuncture BLOG Stress

How Does Acupuncture Reduce Stress?

Our body has so many ways of warning us that things just aren’t right.  Sometimes its hard to hear them.  While general stress is a byproduct of life it can also be a warning sign.

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Healthy Eating According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

You might already know (and its pretty common knowledge) that the Chinese diet is full of vegetables.  But did you also know that animal protein is kept to a minimum.  Have you ever actually wondered why?  Its ok if you haven’t but I think its interesting to know a bit more.  Next time you head […]

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Herbal Formulas for Summer

Summer in San Diego can mean a lot of great things but it can also bring on overheating, sunburn and even depression for some people. TCM has some unique ways of treating these. 

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Five Acupuncture Points for Summer

Summer in San Diego can be a bit confusing.  Our nice weather makes it feel like summer or spring almost all year long but it really comes down to daylight hours.  TCM equates long days with abundant outward energy and there are acupuncture points that help our bodies better adjust to theres seasonal changes.

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Acupuncture BLOG Men's Health Traditional Chinese Medicine

Seven Ways Acupuncture Can Help Men’s Health

I love what I do.  I love San Diego.  I love providing first-rate acupuncture in San Diego along with Chinese Herbal Medicine.  Most of all, I love my patients.  I am drawn to Chinese Medicine because of its 3000 year history and the fact that it treats the body as a whole- not just in […]

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Acupuncture BLOG Traditional Chinese Medicine

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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Acupuncture BLOG Traditional Chinese Medicine

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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Acupuncture BLOG Herbal Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine

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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Acupuncture BLOG Traditional Chinese Medicine

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.