Category Archives: Health
The Natural Medicine Chest: Part 2
Epsom Salts Rock! I couldn’t resist having fun with the title. Epsom salts have been around forever. Many of us have the green carton under our sinks. And many of … Continue reading
The Natural Medicine Chest: Part 1
The other night, I was cooking dinner and turning over a piece of chicken, when it dropped off the fork, and landed back in the pot. The boiling sauce splashed … Continue reading
2016: Year of the Fire Monkey
Happy Chinese New Year! Learn what’s in store for 2016: the Year of the Red, or Fire Monkey. Each year the energy changes, and affects all of us. Find out … Continue reading
Humidity and Health: Late Summer Video Blog
Humidity and Health Check out my first video newsletter, where I talk about diet, weather and health in late summer in the year of the Earth Sheep. Let me know … Continue reading
The Challenges of Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine
The Pharmaceutical industry is a powerful and profitable $400 billion per year beast of an industry. While it has brought ground-breaking advances, one cannot overlook the corruption and harm this … Continue reading
7 Ways To Alleviate Arthritis Pain
7 Ways To Alleviate Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a condition characterized by painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 52.5 … Continue reading
Alternative Treatment for IBS
Alternative Treatment for IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess … Continue reading
Acupuncture for Pain
Acupuncture for Pain Many people suffer from chronic pain, whether neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, headaches, or any other kind of pain. Most people will try over-the-counter medications like … Continue reading
Chinese Medicine Works!
Chinese Medicine Works! I know Chinese Medicine works, because as a San Diego acupuncturist, I use it every day to help patients and have great results. When patients come in … Continue reading
Strawberry Alert
The State of California approved a highly toxic chemical, methyl iodide, for use in strawberry fields. The state agency responsible for this decision apparently ignored the advice of the scientists … Continue reading