Introduction: In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), every patient’s story is unique. Sometimes, the body’s energy flows in unexpected ways, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for discovery. Recently, one of our patients experienced such a journey, navigating intense heat sensitivity rooted in both heat toxicity and yin deficiency during menopause. Her […]
In the complex world of healthcare, the distinction between objective information and subjective experience often blurs, especially when understanding the intricacies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM’s diagnostic system, deeply rooted in the observation of patterns and macroscopic information, highlights the importance of balancing empirical data with individual experiences. This blog delves into the critical […]
Late summer brings warmth and transformation, but it can also bring about imbalances in our well-being. In Chinese Medicine, this season corresponds to the Fire element and can lead to what’s known as summer damp-heat – an internal disharmony similar to excess heat and humidity in modern terms. Acupuncture, a traditional practice gaining modern recognition, […]
Of course most of you are coming here for pain. But did you know there are also the following side benefits of acupuncture: -Relaxation (dopamine, seratonin, and endorphins) -Improved life flow (sometimes called luck or fortune) -Good prep for surgeries and procedures -Flushing of bad negativity and introduction of new (held back) opportunities -Release of […]
I have a funny anecdote that explains why we use the Scientific Method and Occam’s Razor (the simplest answer is usually the right one… even if more complicated).This morning I found a sequin in my shower. Now, to be sure I know it had to be my daughter’s. But for a couple weeks at night […]
People ask me all the time, “Ramon, how do you do so much?” I presume they mean they feel they accomplish so little or have no energy. For starters I got my “abilities” from both study and shengong (spirit practice), and of course, martial arts and qi gong (breath practice). I remember though, mostly, that […]
There are almost infinite varieties of lifestyle, and far be it for me to tell YOU how to live. Don’t let anyone tell you how to live, so long as you’re living a moral life (which you know in your heart and soul are moral). That’s important for the spirit (shen) and Qi-energy. But there […]
Dear Patients,Unfortunately we had a very muddled summerdamp season as spring doddled. We passed through wind-heat almsot not at all, as it was cold. Then the summerdamp came and went, thankfully for most (I hate vomit and diarrhea, too!) without note. But there has been a surge of surging pulses, red tender tongues, damp-heat or […]
Necks are quite complex, actually. There’s a lot going on in them in a small amount of distance and space. There are muscles, bones, discs, veins, arteries, lymphnodes, glands, a voicebox and the floating hyoid bone, and of course nerves. What causes your neck pain? Mostly it is problems with the facets between the vertebra […]
Some things it seems we can only wait in life, for it to come. Fixing health issues is not one of those things. But, fortunately, acupuncture can work on health or life issues. It just depends on what you want to do.
When it comes to health issues, it is best to immediately circulate the vital energy (Qi) of the body, to free the mind and spirit and relieve pain, malnutrition, and blood flow issues. Most of the time this gives immediate relief (48% in a single visit, according to 3 studies I did in clinic). But sometimes it increases the feeling until the blockage is removed. You cannot know ahead of time which case you will be, this is one of the biggest mysteries of healing and acupuncture.
