What is actually happening with De Qi sensation? As acupuncturists, we are aware that some people are really scared of needles. However, the different sensations from the acupuncture needles are what help the body heal naturally! When we first learned how to do acupuncture, our teachers informed us to get that “de qi” sensation where
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“The human body ought to be exercised until it is tired, but this should not be carried to an extreme. As it is agitated [exercised], the digestion improves and the circulation through the blood vessels is freed so that disease is unable to arise.” ~ Hua Tuo, 3rd Century CE “One thousand days to learn,
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used to treat all kinds of ailments but what matters most to me is that I use the appropriate tools to help fix the issues facing my patients. We will explore different modalities of TCM in the coming weeks, but for now, know that I will use whatever tools to
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“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly” ~Buddha I am on your team. I am not watching from a distance, I am in the trenches with you to help
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