Cooling Herbal Tea for the Summer
It is officially hot here in New York City. Chinese medicine has many remedies to cool down and reduce the risk of heat conditions in the summer. One of my favorite secrets is a cooling herbal tea...
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Chinese Medicine Pulse
It takes many years for an acupuncturist to develop skills in taking the pulse. A properly trained and skilled acupuncturist can find out a lot from your pulse. The pulse is a significant aspect the...
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What Acupuncturists observe in a tongue
Observing the tongue and taking the pulse are two of the most common diagnostic techniques in Chinese medicine. Why look at the tongue? Chinese medicine uses diagnostic approaches, like the tongue and...
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Literary Medicine
“And when you do find one, observe with care…they almost always have crystals in their hearts.” From Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez To understand Chinese medicine better, we also...
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Why Cold Causes Joint Pain
Winter is here. It comes as no surprise that the cold and damp weather means achy and painful joints and an exacerbation of arthritis. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have understood this seasonal...
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Acupuncture and Moxibustion
The Meaning of Zhen Jiu ( 针灸) Acupuncture is not just acupuncture. In fact, the word for acupuncture in Chinese, Zhen Jiu, actually translates to “acupuncture and moxibustion” which shows how...
View ArticleThe Summer of Headaches
The heat and humidity this year is strong. Not only is it uncomfortable, many find that their headaches are increased during the hot and humid summer. I previously wrote a post explaining how...
View ArticleAcupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Skin Conditions
Skin diseases are one of the most common reasons to see your doctor. Yet, they are often stubborn conditions which do not respond to medications. Or even worse the medications have side effects....
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April is the Cruelest Month
April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. T.S. Eliot’s The Wasteland In New York City, we love April. It is the...
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Acupuncture for April Allergies
These days I am getting a lot of people inquiring about acupuncture treatment for April Allergies. Just look around, the trees are in bloom and April allergies are in full swing. Often, new patients...
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