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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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Chinese Medicine, Sleep, and Dreams (Healing Journeys Through Dreamland)

            Did you know that Chinese medicine has a lengthy tradition of dream interpretation as a health tool?              Dreams are powerful.  If you think about them through the lens of Freud and Jung, then your nightly adventures while you sleep are the expressions of the subconscious mind.  When you dream, you’re working out traumas … Continue reading Chinese Medicine, Sleep, and Dreams (Healing Journeys Through Dreamland)

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Acupuncture for Anxiety: Where to Start When You Need to Find Your Peace

            Anxiety.  Has it started to affect your mood and your physical wellbeing?  If you’ve never tried it, you may be intrigued to learn how acupuncture can be a resource for you in that case.  Yes, Chinese medicine (and not just acupuncture, either) can help you to enjoy your life once again.             How are … Continue reading Acupuncture for Anxiety: Where to Start When You Need to Find Your Peace