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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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration, growth and energy. The plants and animals awaken from the slumber of the cold winter months. The vital nutrients that have been stored in the roots of the plants and the bodies of the animals, comes to the surface and life becomes more vibrant and fluid. Human beings […]
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So, you want to learn to surf? Rock on. Did you know the first major surfing competition was held in Corona Del Mar, California in 1928? Since then, surfing has exploded as not only a sport but a way of life. Our beaches our packed with pros, killer novices and beginners. If you’re just beginning, […]