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A Cure Within: An Acupuncturist’s Thoughts on Mind-Body Medicine

            Back when I was writing my book, Chinese Medicine and the Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Singing Dragon, 2023), I read voraciously… Well, even more voraciously than usual.  One area included the review of mind-body wellness narratives from a range of sources, including historical reviews and investigations produced by anthropologists.  Medicine, whether allopathic or … Continue reading A Cure Within: An Acupuncturist’s Thoughts on Mind-Body Medicine

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Magnet Therapy: How It Works, What It Can Do For You (It’s Amazing)

            The foundation of Chinese medicine is balance.  Everything we do seeks to achieve equilibrium in mind, body, and spirit.  To achieve this outcome, your practitioner may opt for acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional guidance, manual therapy, and/or breath and movement  practices in the form of tai chi or qigong.  A lesser-known option in this project … Continue reading Magnet Therapy: How It Works, What It Can Do For You (It’s Amazing)

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Liver, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

            What do you think about your liver?  Do you know how hard-working and interesting this organ is?  Well.  If you do not, you will by the time you finish reading this blog post.  From both the Western and the Eastern perspectives, this is an organ with a story.              The Western viewpoint is not … Continue reading Liver, East and West (Two Perspectives on This Vital Organ)

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Chemically Imbalanced: A Review and Some Replies

            It’s been quite a while since I’ve shared a book review and even more time has passed since I’ve written a scholarly critique of a narrative text.  Reading Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth (Flint, 2025) inspired me.  This is a book that deserves any and all attention it gets … Continue reading Chemically Imbalanced: A Review and Some Replies

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Time Flies, Stay Grounded (Are You Present for Your Own Life?)

          Different cultures mark their major time shifts in different ways.  From how we greet spring to the way we prepare for winter, everyone has their method and manner.  Same goes for important birthdays and other life milestones.  Still, being aware of time passing and being present for one’s own individual daily experiences can be … Continue reading Time Flies, Stay Grounded (Are You Present for Your Own Life?)