An acupuncturist's thoughts on exercise
Photo by Jason Briscoe Fact: Exercise is a stressful event for your body. Markers for health are generally worse immediately after a...
Behind the scenes of an acupuncture practice..
You won't see this guy around the office, and yet he plays a super important role here at North Shore Acupuncture & Wellness. He's our...
Making new healthy habits, an acupuncturist's perspective
As an acupuncturist, I'm always trying to help my patients create healthy choices and habits that support them feeling good in their...
Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping us Hooked
I have been totally MIA from social media for a couple weeks, and I blame this book! It's totally addicting in its own right, and very...
Is acupuncture just relaxing?
Those new to acupuncture are often pleasantly surprised that it is in fact relaxing! And of course seasoned acupuncture patients who...
Do you treat yourself with acupuncture?
As an acupuncturist, two of the most common questions I get are: 1) Do you get acupuncture yourself? 2) Do you treat yourself with...
Is acupuncture a miracle?
The reality is that most people come to try acupuncture as a last resort. They've either reached a breaking point of dealing with a...
What's in an acupuncture intake: Abdominal Palpation
I am trained in both Chinese (specifically Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Japanese acupuncture styles. Both styles originate from...
What's in an acupuncture intake: Tongue
"Show me your tongue!" How often do you check out your tongue? How about everybody else's? If you're not seeing an acupuncturist,...
What's in an acupuncture intake: Pulse
After going over someone's health history, the next thing I do is feel their pulse. I usually have patients lay down for this, and will...
