by D Lilly | Sep 27, 2016 | Acupuncture, Health - Conditions
My Blog The Olympics, Cupping, and Acupuncture Michael Phelps continued his swim into glory at the Rio 2016 Olympics with some odd round marks all over his upper body, and the world was introduced to the concept of ‘cupping.’ Michael’s therapist was using cupping on...
by D Lilly | Sep 27, 2016 | Acupuncture, Health - Conditions
My Blog Essential Oils, Acupuncture, and You “Where Energy Meets Energy” “Genuine essential oils are specialized plant extracts, and in that sense they are more drug-like relative to whole-herb extracts such as medicinal tinctures.” Peter Holmes (Snow...
by D Lilly | Aug 13, 2016 | Acupuncture
My Blog Acupuncture and the Pain in the Neck I am amazed at how many of us (me included) have issues with neck and shoulder pain. The reason I titled this article “the Pain in the Neck,” is because it points to the body/mind/spirit conversation that...
by D Lilly | Feb 9, 2013 | Acupuncture
My Blog Baby It’s Cold Outside … But, Your Acupuncturist Can Warm You Up Yes… its true. Chinese medicine has A LOT of ‘tricks up its sleeve’ when it comes to warming you up. Let’s talk about the winter season first. Cold and damp is what defines the...
by D Lilly | Jan 3, 2011 | Acupuncture, Health - Conditions, Nutrition
My Blog Acupuncture and Stomach Disorders I am often asked this question when a conversation comes up about stomach disorders and acupuncture. ‘‘CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP ME TO STOP NEEDING ANTACIDS ALL THE TIME?” or “WHAT ABOUT MY HEARTBURN?” People are amazed when I...
by D Lilly | Dec 16, 2010 | Acupuncture
My Blog Chinese Medicine – Spring Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine By Jill Ellen Smith L.Ac., M.Ac.For the Howard County Women’s Journal In it blows. The March winds are calling us to awaken from winter’s slumber. Winter’s slumber… well, that would be the...
