I really want to communicate to you the diversity of Japanese acupuncture treatment. Many patients are under the mistaken impression that acupuncture is only good for relieving pain, musculoskeletal problems and fertility treatments. I would just like to recount 5 short case histories to help … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Japanese Acupuncture During Late Stages of Pregnancy. Georgia Lynn was born to proud parents Lischelle and Todd, a 7lb 9oz beauty.....here's the punchline, 2.5 hour labor, I think Lischelle likes pre labor acupuncture, a lot! Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture Healing Potential
One of the greatest challenges facing me as a practitioner of Japanese acupuncture is effectively communicating it's clinical diversity and power. I believe the best way to do that is to inform you about some of the clinical case histories and challenges confronting those seeking treatment to … [Read more...]
Pregnancy, Moxibustion & SP.6
Hi Alan, In your present article you are mentioning that scarring moxibustion at SP-6 is also effective for lower back pain. I am concerned about the use of SP-6 during pregnancy. Can you please comment about that?. Thanks a lot, Helena. Dear Helena, Thank you for your question regarding the … [Read more...]
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Childbirth and Pregnancy
G'Day, Hope all is good with you. I have spent much of this week uploading, downloading, editing and rendering video of Adam Gries treatment of Joe who is recovering from a severe spinal cord injury. Stay tuned for that one, both Adam and Joe are writing accompanying pieces to go with the … [Read more...]
Braxton Hicks Patient Responds Well to Acupuncture Treatment
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...]