Dr. Riley Smith
Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the […]
Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big […]
Far and away, acupuncture is one of the best tools out there for anxiety and stress reduction. Whether its stuck in San Diego traffic, trying to get all your errands done, a crazy day at work or hyper kiddos at home it seems like the sources of anxiety are endless. I treat so much stress […]
Seems like San Diego is a hot bed anymore for the positive thinking movement. Its easy to get caught in comparison and FOMO on social media when everyone else looks like they have it together. It can be a big source of anxiety! What to do when it looks like everyone else has it figured […]
In Chinese medicine the spirit, consciousness or soul is just as important as any other organ system. We refer to this as the “Shen”. The Shen is considered to reside in the heart organ itself and thought of as a vital substance of the body. Shen also has to do with mental faculties so for […]
Stress: “a state of mental or emotional tension or strain resulting from demanding or adverse circumstances”. Sound familiar? Well, over 77% of Americans repot regularly feeling stress leading to different physical and mental health problems. After injury, pain and sports medicine acupuncture stress is the number one reason people see me for acupuncture and Chinese […]
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.
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.