Restoring harmony Acupuncture inspires a lot of questions. What does it do? How does it work? Why would I have it done? People want to connect the dots of its function. As an acupuncturist, I get these questions every day. My favorite explanation was in a recent newspaper article, which simply stated, “we don’t know how it works.” … Continue reading How does acupuncture work?

Hospice and traditional Chinese medicine- How do they go together? I treat patients receiving hospice care. Most are near the end of their life. Some have six months to live; others have a few days to live. I use acupuncture and acupressure (same points, no needles, just pressure). Pain, discomfort, and anxiety are the main… Continue reading why bring Chinese medicine to a hospice patient?

I get asked this question a lot: “Does acupuncture work?” Based on my experiences and observations of patients receiving acupuncture, as well as many positive research studies, I say, “yes.” Does it always work, every time, for everything? No. I used to feel bad about this. Then I shadowed physicians on the job. This was… Continue reading Does acupuncture work?

One time I listened to a lot of CDs about how to be a bodhisattva. It was from an ancient Indian text and sort of explained by Pema Chodron. But this is not the point of the story. The point is how do you become one? And what is one? One definition: a person who… Continue reading So you want to be a bodhisattva?

  I am not hiking the PCT trail. I am not even walking across town. What am I doing? Well, I decided to learn how to play the banjo this week. I made a mental commitment that I plan to follow through. I have also been turning a lot of dirt over. I grow flowers… Continue reading It’s about time!