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 | Apr 29, 2011 | Health - Conditions
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...
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 20, 2010 | Health - Conditions
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...
by D Lilly | Dec 20, 2010 | Health - Conditions
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...