The effervescent fuchsia and chartreuse gives the falling spring rain a soft pitter patter hush. So different from the water that falls straight out of a winter sky. Spring. T… [more]
When I left the USA early in 2001 to see if I could learn to wrap my brain around the Chinese language there were precious few advertisements on TV for drugs. When I returned … [more]
Yet another study confirmed recently that placebos are as effective as antibiotics when it comes to curing sinus infections. In other words—antibiotics are useless wh… [more]
Why lowering acid is the not the solution for heartburn. Excess stomach acid is not the problem. You need your stomach acid. It digests your food, helps you assimilate your nu… [more]
by Carol Krieger, L.Ac., RN Multiple sclerosis (MS) was rare in ancient China, since it is mainly a disease found in countries of northern latitudes such as northern Europe an… [more]
It is usually a simple 2+2 equation– urinary tract in infection equals a course or two, or three of antibiotics. It is such a common treatment that many doctors will not… [more]
We all know that scratchy metallic taste in the back of the throat that snaps you out of the daily routine and makes you wonder, “am I getting sick?” Sometimes it … [more]
I get this question all the time, but I think there is actually another question that is lurking beneath this one– The real question being “is this stuff trustwort… [more]
There are two kinds of diabetes. Type I is caused by the insulin producing cells of pancreas failing to do their job. There are a variety of reasons for this, however the resu… [more]
As of July 19, Yong Kang Chinese Medicine Clinic will offer a free weekly acupuncture clinic each Tuesday afternoon that is specifically focused on treating those who are unde… [more]
Acupuncture is well known for its ability to treat pain , regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle, and instill a deep sense of quietude and well-being. What is less well known is… [more]
Chinese medicine operates on a set of principles different from those upon which western science is founded. It is completely foreign both in philosophy and practice. As a res… [more]
We get this question a lot, “can I use acupuncture make me stop smoking?” In a word; no. Smoking is something you do–or don’t. Smoking requires a choic… [more]
The other day while listening to a radio show I was reminded of how our “brain” is in fact three brains, each somewhat symbolic of the various stages of evolution.… [more]
I’ve had a number of people ask recently, “What would be the kind of problem one would bring to acupuncturist for treatment?” I hear the unspoken the questio… [more]
While well-known (and justifiably so) for the treatment of pain. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are useful for all kinds of problems for which you might seek out a we… [more]
Walk by the “allergy” section of any drugstore, expose yourself to less than an hour of primetime TV, or flip casually through any magazine and you are bound to en… [more]
It is one of the most common questions, along with can I take 10 years off my looks, lose the gray hair and increase my my income by 20%. “Can acupuncture help me to los… [more]