Archive for July, 2007
Acupuncture Needles
When you think of acupuncture needles, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Nails? Tacks? I understand that many people have an intense fear of needles, but the rumor I’d like to start spreading about acupuncture needles is one that I learned from David Eisen, LAc, MSW, OMD(am), the Executive Director at the [...]
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Cupping
Cupping is one of my favorite TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) techniques to receive and to treat patients with. Although the outcome often looks quite scary (the round suction marks go away in a few days), it’s actually an amazing therapeutic method that we can use to expel a variety of different diseases. A practitioner may [...]
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Medical Student Blog Writes About Acupuncture!
Photo by:Mitch Eaton/bodhi47
Graham Walker, a medical student at Stanford, has a fantastic blog that must be checked out! To be honest, the the fact that the name of the blog is in exclamations peaked my curiosity when my friend sent me the link. Graham has a interesting view of the Western medical world, and is [...]
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Veterinary Acupuncture in Portland
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When you think of veterinary medicine, acupuncture may not be on the top of your list. But it should be, as veterinary acupuncture is a wonderful alternative or complement to veterinary treatment. As pets age, they often become prone to arthritis and hip problems, which can lead to pain and suffering in [...]
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How Does Acupuncture Work?
Having had an avid interest in acupuncture for several years, it’s always good test of my knowledge and communication skills when friends and family ask, “So…..how does acupuncture work?” Indeed, that is the question we would all like to know.
There are many different explanations I’ve heard and experienced, but I’m still far from the answer. [...]
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Looking for a Portland Acupuncturist?
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Looking for an acupuncturist in the Portland area? Don’t know where to start? Try the Oregon Acupuncture Association (OAA) website to find practitioners. The Oregon Acupuncture Association is an industry association for Oregon acupuncturists.
Or, you can check here to search for clinics in your area.
If you are looking for an LAc (credentials for [...]
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Affordable acupuncture in Portland
Sorry about the hiatus in posts! Had to study for then sit my final exams, then recuperate for a few days.
While acupuncture is affordable to those who have health insurance or are able to pay out of pocket, there are many more who can’t afford $50-$95 per hour. Luckily for us, Portland has sprouted up [...]
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