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For the past 2 weeks, I’ve collected data and asked questions designed to get you thinking about the kind of practice you want to build. Did you do the assignments? I wouldn’t be surprised if you “intended to,” but with your busy schedule, you didn’t get them done (don’t you hate homework!). Well, I’m going to move on. However, those exercises are still valuable to do…kind of like giving your practice a regular “exam.” We... Read more
When I was in college, I had a professor who used to tell me that she was a “lazy” acupuncturist. She had acupuncture points that she used regularly with her patients that worked, and she got really great results. Therefore she didn’t see a need to continue to come up with new and improved acupuncture points. If a particular point works time and time again, why reinvent the wheel—right? I am a bit of a... Read more
Great news for all our California Acupuncturists! Our Digital Meridian Imaging for Better Acupuncture Results seminar series is now approved for 27 California CE credits. Whether you opt for just a few of the modules or all 12, we can offer you CE credits for license renewal in California. (And of course, we still also offer NCCAOM PDA points as well.) Why should you take this course? Because you’ll get: Greater confidence with an in-depth education... Read more
We recently finished a seminar with Dr. Jake Fratkin here at Miridia Technology. Each time I attend a training with Dr. Fratkin, I learn something new. Jake made it very clear that he also continues to learn and evolve in his practice of Chinese medicine. I picked up several helpful tidbits from this seminar which immediately helped me in my practice. Luckily, I’m really great at note taking because of my experience in the field... Read more
Here at Miridia headquarters, we spent the weekend holding our live training with Dr. Jake Paul Fratkin. “Clinical Applications of AcuGraph Meridian Diagnostics” was a huge success. Every seat sold out and very high ratings from attendees. Highlights included advanced graph interpretation and treatment, Japanese needling techniques and philosophy, Dr. Fratkin’s wealth of clinical experience, and of course, my bare backside. (Dr. Fratkin demonstrated his back treatment on me in front of the class–including needling GB... Read more
I pride myself in not giving a “Band-Aid” treatment to my patients. Band-Aids, in the form of pharmaceutical drugs, are often used as a cover up in the Western medical arena for an underlying health problem. As acupuncturists, we are taught to search out which imbalances are causing symptomatology to occur. I want to share a secret with you. Last week, I became convinced that Band-Aid treatments may benefit my patients… Case Study A patient... Read more
Most people really don’t have any answer to this question, or any idea even what an acupuncture needle is. I keep a list of challenges that inspire me to expand my potential. Last year there was one in particular that inspired me and motivated me to take action. Meet and become liked by 50 people who will most benefit your business. In 2011 I set a goal to expand my circle of influence within my... Read more
Do you have patients who come in for regular acupuncture tune-ups? With patients who come in regularly, you get to know their graphs pretty well. I can usually look at the graph and know if they had been partying over the weekend, if they have had a cold, or if they are under a lot of stress. Recently I had a patient come in and her graph was NOT normal. Well, at least it wasn’t... Read more
Dr. Chris Teo just sent me another case study from his work with cancer patients. In this case, his herbal therapy and e-therapy treatments produced a very noticeable improvement in the patient’s symptoms. Interestingly, the patient’s graphs got better as well, confirming that the treatments were positively affecting the meridian system. Have a look: https://painandwellness.org/2012/01/08/breast-bone-cancer-e-therapy-relieved-pains-of-her-backbone/ Thanks, Dr. Teo for another outstanding learning experience! Please rate this Please Rate This Post: Read more
What is the difference between constipation in a younger person and constipation in the elderly? Constipation always involves heat. In a younger person, it is common for constipation to manifest from heat–usually from food stagnation. Constipation in the elderly is a little different. There are a lot of changes that happen in the body as we begin to age. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, a pattern known as “Yin and Blood Deficiency” begins to manifest... Read more
Hello Friends, As 2011 comes to a close, I find myself in a reflective mood. Year-end is always a good time to reflect on the year, recognize blessings, and ponder the future. As I’ve done so, I realize how blessed I am to do what I do every day. And of course, I’m thankful for all of you and what you do every day as well. While there may be much wrong in the world,... Read more
According to traditional acupuncture theory, breast health is most affected by the channels that run directly through the breast–Stomach, Liver, Kidney, Lung, Pericardium and Spleen channels. To test this theory, Dr.Chris Teo recently wrote another research article entitled, Meridian Disharmonies in Women with Malignant Breast Lumps, analyzing patients with malignant breast tumors. By graphing these patients before sending them for further medical care, he was able to find common meridian disharmonies that we may not... Read more
A little while back, I shared a story about a patient with pancreatic cancer. It has now been almost a year since she was diagnosed, and she made the decision to treat with conventional medicine in the form of chemotherapy. She also decided to supplement her treatments with acupuncture and nutritional therapy. I worked in conjunction with her Western medical doctors while she underwent chemotherapy. I treated her twice weekly to alleviate the side effects... Read more
You may recall that Kimberly wrote last month about graphs that are predominately green even though the patient is in very poor health. (See When “All Green” isn’t “All Good.”). In that article, she gave a case study and taught that very low graphs may show many normal meridians simply because everything is so low there’s no way to differentiate excess or deficiency. Well, not to be outdone, our friend and researcher, Dr. Chris Teo,... Read more
Sorry that I missed all of you on the blog last week. I was enjoying tacos in Morelia, Mexico. Actually, I enjoyed tacos, tamales, tacos, chile rellenos, and more tacos. The only thing better than the food we enjoyed in Mexico–was the people! I would like to thank Dr. Onofre Chavez and his lovely wife Monica for hosting me and my husband in their great city. Monica was the... Read more