“Crooked” means bent or twisted. Often, the carrying out of our plans requires the flexibility to adapt to unforeseen twists or turns in our journey. Rubbing of the temples can be indicative of the ...

A modern herbal formula for Lyme disease must be cognizant of a more complex clinical landscape. Such a formula must address both the pathogen and the underlying constitutional shortcomings that ...

Among the more unconventional options for treating long COVID, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has surfaced as a potential integrative tool. It appears that nicotine competes ...

The electromagnetic spectrum is a very significant component of the human energy system. It acts as the interface between the physical dimension and more subtle energy fields operating in the body.

Most Americans have some back discomfort in their lifetime. Back pain is most often caused by a muscle or ligament strain or spasm; a disk problem; spondylosis; or stenosis. Stress can also be a ...

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I learned an important principle from my great Taoist Master Sun Hak. He taught me that all people "leak" Jing, and that we can mitigate or stop this leaking, and as a result strengthen our life force ...

After years of taking histories of my cancer patients I have noticed a marked connection between their core emotional issues, their most imbalanced chakras and the location of the tumors. Cancer ...

In medicine, the study of etiology refers to the study of the origins of disease. The study of pathogenesis is the study of the actual processes within the body whereby disease occurs, develops and ...

In contemporary applications of acupuncture in North America, it is becoming increasingly common to hear patients complain that they are being challenged by their insurance carrier with the comment ...

Nearly one in four U.S. households contains a migraine sufferer, according to the Migraine Research Foundation, and more than 4 million people suffer chronic migraines, experiencing at least 15 ...

Recently, I have received several requests for information on battlefield acupuncture. The term battlefield acupuncture was first used in 2001 by my friend and colleague Col. Richard Niemtzow MD, PhD, ...