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I get asked, at least once a day, what a Triple Energizer is. This strange TCM organ has several names–the Triple Energizer, San Jiao and Triple Burner. Typically, I give a quick response to my patients, explaining that it has to do with trunk of their body; consisting of the... Read more
Introduction by Alan Gifford We are excited that our very own Kimberly Thompson was published in the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine newsletter! Last year, Kimberly participated in an essay contest at her Acupuncture Alma Mater – the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. The publication of her essay titled “What... Read more
I have a patient who comes in every two weeks for acupuncture. She is always excited when she gets an all green graph. It doesn’t happen very often. But when it does, I always tell her: “Make sure that you tell your husband tonight that you are perfect–Kimberly said!” So,... Read more
I hope that you are enjoying our new series on Graph Analysis. These posts are designed to be an interactive, learning opportunity. I have developed my own style for interpreting the graphs based on the 12 seminar DVD series, Dr. Fratkin’s Seminar and my own clinical experience. I’m counting on... Read more
Practitioners often ask advice on analyzing graphs. My graph-analyzation skills have developed over time. As a new AcuGraph user, I questioned the graph. Then, I began trying to decipher the graph based on TCM patterns. Once I began teaching the Seminar Series, I really began to understand how the AcuGraph... Read more
Hello Friends, Question: What’s the difference between Gravity and an Alligator? Answer: You can measure the alligator. What? Today’s post is about what you can and can’t measure, and though you can measure an alligator, maybe you really shouldn’t. Substitute something safer, like maybe a turtle. You can measure a... Read more
Hello Friends, I just received the following from Dr. Jeff Snodgrass: Just wanted to drop a note. I just treated a man who suffered a severe cerebral stroke in December. He has had double vision and dizziness and paralysis of the right side of his body. His right eye turned... Read more
The AcuGraph program isn’t perfect… THERE—I said it. That sounds a little awkward coming from me, doesn’t it Let me give you a little history. The AcuGraph has been around for a long time. You can’t stay around as long as we have without continuing to upgrade. Actually, we keep... Read more
Does this scene look familiar? How about this one? We all know the power of the internet. Anyone looking for anything goes to the internet! I can’t remember the last time I looked in a Phone book or Yellow... Read more
Recently, I received an e-mail from a practitioner who was considering purchasing an AcuGraph. She had a couple of really good questions for me. I’d like you to read my responses and tell me what you would add to my thoughts. Background: This practitioner was responding to an e-mail which... Read more
Last week, I sent almost all of my patients home with the SAME herbal prescription. Not from my pharmacy but from the grocery store. Not a “special” grocery store, but a regular ole’ Idaho grocery store… It was 95 degrees in Boise over the weekend and the whole town came... Read more
It’s time to confess… I can’t believe that it took me so long to figure this out. Actually, I’m rather embarrassed to admit that I didn’t understand the value of the “By Element” chart. I’ve been explaining the AcuGraph features to practitioners for years. When I sit down with a... Read more
Do you treat kids in your office? If you don’t, you really should. A week or so ago, I had an 8-year-old child come into my clinic for constipation. The mother informed me that he is afraid of needles and wanted to know if I could still treat him. Luckily,... Read more
On my way to work I was flipping through the radio stations, looking for a good song. On at least three of those stations they were talking about an expo, tradeshow or fair! My last three posts focused on how to take advantage of these events. Today let’s talk about... Read more
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