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Ever since we first introduced our patented P.I.E. score technology in AcuGraph 3, thousands of practitioners and patients have come to rely on its single-number representation of meridian balance. The PIE score (Personal Integrated Energetics) makes for an efficient explanation, saves time, and answers the age-old question, “Am I getting... Read more
The year was 2002. My third daughter had just been born, and I was still a student. What was I doing with all those kids while still in school? Not sleeping much. See, the problem was that my newborn daughter wasn’t sleeping very well, and was keeping us up way... Read more
Hello Friends, Some time ago Dr. Jerry Nesseler posed a question: “How can I quickly explain to my patients the pie chart in Acugraph?” Here’s a bit of background. The chart he’s referring to is our patented P.I.E. (personal integrated energetics) chart first introduced in AcuGraph 3. This chart... Read more
Hello Friends, I originally posted this in August, 2009. Four years later, it’s still as applicable as ever. Enjoy! One of my college memories from the late 1980’s was a movie called The Princess Bride. This swashbuckling tale of true love and high adventure features a hilarious villian by the... Read more
Do you know that Headaches rank in the top 20 for most disabling medical illnesses? More than 90% of sufferers are unable to work or function normally during their headaches. The Western Medical world tells us: “Headaches can be managed with proper diagnosis and medication.” Well, “management” comes with some pretty uncomfortable... Read more
Hi, just a quick note. Lately I’ve been getting a lot of phone calls from practitioners asking which seminar is the BEST. So, which one is best for you? It depends on how much training you’ve already had. If you’re a NEW AcuGraph owner, then I would suggest the Digital... Read more
I still remember the first time I saw laser acupuncture. I was in class and the instructor was talking about the various ways to treat acupuncture points. Of course we discussed the typical ways: needles, moxa, teishin, electric stim. But then he brought out the laser. Amazing! This new piece... Read more
Do you remember your life before email, cell phones, and internet? Even though it’s fun to reminisce about the olden days, I can’t imagine trying to live my life NOW without them. I love the world of modern technology I enjoy now! It’s hard to believe Auriculo 3D has already... Read more
Hello Everyone, Just a quick note to let you know we’ve started a LinkedIn discussion group. It’s called “Acupuncture Technology” and there’s already some great discussion going on over there. Why don’t you go check it out and join? Here’s the link: Linkedin – Group – Acupuncture-Technology See you there!... Read more
Wow, I’ve had a couple of really stressful days–leading to feelings of anger and frustration. This morning when I came into the office, I decided I needed some acupuncture. Dr. Larsen has been really busy and I hated to bother him–so I opted for a quick Auriculotherapy treatment. After he... Read more
This Shoulder Injury Healed Fast…. This Summer I’m going to be more careful. No shoulder injuries for me, I’ve learned my lesson! You see, last Summer my stepson was preparing to try out for football and he wanted to be a receiver. Receivers need to be good at catching... Read more
A good tutor will give you an assignment with something to think about before your next tutoring session. I noticed that 5 of you posted your thoughts in comments on the blog. Perfect! So, how did the rest of you do? If you’ll recall…a couple of weeks ago I posted... Read more
Once you have used AcuGraph for a while, your graph analyzing skills become quite refined. Graphs begin to come alive and tell you a story of what is happening within your patient. Often, you begin to form a hypothesis before the patient even reveals their chief complaint. Who wants to... Read more
This is the second part of the ‘chronic dehydration series’. Click the links below if you want to skip to the next part or read the previous. New Year’s Resolutions…They can be Hard to Swallow! Part 1 Beating Dehydration – Water and Health: Part 3 The “Chronic Dehydration” blog was... Read more
This is the first part of the ‘chronic dehydration series’. Click the links below if you want to skip to the next parts. Effects of Dehydration…Water and Health Part 2 Beating Dehydration – Water and Health: Part 3 Do you have patients who suffer from these symptoms? If so, then... Read more