Acupuncture and Insomnia

One of the most common complaints my patients have is insomnia. Often times this is not their chief complaint but rather comes up in discussion at the first patient interview. Its surprising how many patients think that its “normal” not to get a good...

Fall 2013

Welcome to Fall. One of my favorite seasons, as it lends itself to the transformation it prepares for. To indulge in the seasons is as simple as accepting the changes going on outside and incorporating that to your lifestyle. The goodness of fall and the abundance it...

Spring and Happiness

The front page of the paper read “Finding Happiness”. Intrigued I found myself quickly immersed in the content of the article. I think its important first to define what happiness is before you can find it. The online dictionary defines it as the state of...

to love life and beyond

What does it mean to love someone with your whole heart? If  you do then who get gets it? When we have  so many people in our lives to love…children..Parents, spouse friends siblings,…who gets that heart? Or maybe…just maybe…that whole heart is enough for all we care...

Allergies? Strep? Or Mononucleosis

That time of year again, when I see many patients come in and complain about stuffed sinuses, headache, red eyes..”my allergies have returned” they say. Looks act and smells like allergies…but what if its not. My 19 year old daughter home from her...

Gardening and your achy body!

One of the best parts of spring is the opportunity to finally start digging again in the garden. The seductive fragrances linger everywhere inviting you to step out, and witness the rebirth of this glorious season. As many eager gardners know, starting early in the...