G'day, Some 10 days ago I had a client present in clinic with quite severe right hypochondriac pain. The day before they had been subjected to an ultrasound examination that required the firm placement of a metal sensor throughout the area. My client felt rather ginger after the examination and … [Read more...]
Braxton Hicks Patient Responds Well to Acupuncture Treatment
November 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Regarding the patient who was the subject of my post on November 22nd. She was experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions and severe bleeding five weeks premature to the expected birth date of her 2nd baby. Tonification of the kidney meridian and importantly, in such an energetically delicate … [Read more...]
Tibetan Lama’s Quote can be easily applied to the Practice of Acupuncture
November 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
G'day , I loved reading this comment by an ex Tibetan Monk in a magazine yesterday, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. ‚ÄúYou do not grow very well unless you actually do something and give to someone, you can philosophize, you can study but you actually have to practice to grow.‚Äù Simply … [Read more...]
Directions In Acupuncture Education
November 28, 2007 By 1 Comment
G'day Pilgrims, I just had lunch with my colleague and friend Greg Bantick. Currently in practice in Brisbane, Australia and lecturing at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, the former lecturer at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and Academic Dean of the Seattle … [Read more...]
Masters of Acupuncture
November 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
G'day Pilgrim, (A la, the late, great John Wayne with an oz touch) I am posting this slightly edited e-mail I received from my friend/colleague/ student this morning and my reply in the hope that you will be a little more inspired to practice as a result. The author of this e-mail is recovering … [Read more...]
Acupuncture V Rice Grain Moxibustion in the Treatment of Mild Anxiety
November 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
In reply to Adam's comment about my post yesterday, ‚ÄòIn regards to your article about the treatment of anxiety with a LU deficient/ LV excess presentation: why did you needle GV 10 and not use rice grain on it. I am assuming the associated point was tender on palpation and I thought rice grain is … [Read more...]
Traditional Acupuncture Treatment Effectively Quells Patient’s Anxiety
November 25, 2007 By 1 Comment
G'day y'all, As I write this post, the loud snoring of my patient is like music to my ears. Whilst not suffering any distressing physical symptoms, my patient has in the past, suffered from some severe bouts of anxiety and depression. Hence he is aware of the sensations that accompany the onset of … [Read more...]
Traditional Acupuncture Treatment is First Choice for Acupuncturist Recovering from Lower Back Surgery
November 23, 2007 By 1 Comment
Firstly, please read posts for November12 and 13, 2007 'I will keep you posted on the patient‚Äôs progress.This scenario is going down now in Arizona and it is altogether possible that this lady is undergoing surgery as I write this post. ' Today, I can happily confirm that my learned … [Read more...]
A Day in the Clinical Life of a Traditional Acupuncture Practitioner
November 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
G'Day Y'all, In clinic yesterday I saw an extremely diverse range of patients. I think the happiest was our IVF patient, after trying for several months she arrived in clinic yesterday to happily announce that she was indeed, pregnant. … [Read more...]
Traditional Acupuncturist Indulges in Luxurious Armchair Travelling
November 22, 2007 By Leave a Comment
G'Day Y'all, A close friend sent me this email last night and I sure felt little guilty reading it from comfort of my plush office chair. As I reflected on her situation and how it might feel to be way out west whilst up the creek with nary a paddle insight, I was taken by the uniqueness of her … [Read more...]
