Category: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Research
October 11, 2019
What Is Acupuncture and Why Does It Work?
What is acupuncture? What can it treat? Our guide goes through some of the history behind this ancient technique and what it is used for today.
July 23, 2019
Back Shu Points: How a Needle in My Back Helped My IBS
“Please lie face down,” Dr. W instructed before exiting the room. The big wooden door swung shut, and I scrambled up to the treatment table feeling a twinge of excitement, as I scurried to shed my sweater. My first face down treatment, I thought, the white table paper crinkling beneath me in anticipation. I’d sought out Dr. W primarily for his orthopedic expertise, but as I filled out the intake form that evening, a nagging pain in my lower abdomen compelled me to include a brief saga of some persistent digestive issues I’d experienced since childhood. To my surprise, not once during the back and forth of our consult was I questioned about my intestinal woes. As I lay there waiting for him to return, …
August 13, 2018
I practiced Qigong for two months. Here are eight things I learned.
My introduction to Qigong
My practice began in the classroom where we were asked to establish a daily practice and jot down our reactions in a journal. Initially, I had no intention to share these written reflections, but the idea of incorporating these into this blog post popped into my head about midway through the assignment. At first, I wondered if I’d made a mistake. As you’ll read shortly, I found it tough to simultaneously cultivate a meditation practice and blog about it. But the truth is, Qigong surprised me in more ways than one and I’m excited to share what I discovered.
A brief disclaimer: The perils of writing for public review
In the beginning, I’d find myself midway through a sequence trying to relax, while at …
