Acupuncture and TMJ
My Blog Acupuncture and TMJ It’s finally Spring… the realm of the Wood element according to Chinese Medicine. As you recall, the Chinese 5-elements incorporate the seasons (the extra being Late Summer/ Earth; I’ll address the Earth element more thoroughly later this...
Acupuncture and Stomach Disorders
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...
Acupuncture and the Cancer Journey
I take the following insurance: My Blog Acupuncture and the Cancer Journey ‘Cancer’, probably the gravest and most frightening feedback anyone will ever receive from their physician. I know of no woman who doesn’t carry a quiet fear of the possibility of...
Breathing… the Flu… and Acupuncture
My Blog Breathing… the Flu… and Acupuncture Breathing… the Flu… and Acupuncture Here it is again. Flu season. Sneezy, headachy, sinusy flu season. The cold weather, especially when combined with dampness, sets the stage. The lifestyle of most Americans...
Cerebral Palsy
My Blog Cerebral Palsy Acupuncture and Cerebral PalsyJill Ellen Smith L.Ac. For the Howard County Women’s Journal – June 2008Kevin called me last summer asking is acupuncture could help him with his neck pain. He described himself as having ‘mild cerebral palsy’...
You Want Sinus Relief? Call the Acupuncture Lady
My Blog You Want Sinus Relief? Call the Acupuncture Lady By Jill Ellen Smith L.Ac., M.Ac.For the Howard County Women’s Journal And they walk in, eyes puffy, face slightly swollen, speaking in tones that sound like they’re holding their breath as they ask, “Can you...
Chinese Medicine – Spring
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...
Reclaim Your Sleep
My Blog Reclaim Your Sleep Reclaim Your Right to Sleep through AcupunctureBy Jill Ellen SmithFor the Howard County Women’s Journal – December 2007The balm of the night. Heaven’s kiss. An infant’s lullaby. The soothing salve of the day… to drift off into a...
