Archive for July, 2009
Acupuncture and Dental Procedures
Photo by chdxx A few weeks ago, a patient asked me to treat her with acupuncture during her visit to the dentist. She needed to have a filling replaced, and the last time she had a treatment that required anesthesia, she experienced several adverse side effects from the medication. We arrived at the dentist office [...]
Fertility Acupuncture on WellWire
My first article on WellWire.com has been posted- check it out! I’m honored to be a part of a wellness site that offers a wealth of natural health information to so many people. Check back often for new articles, videos, and more!
Fertility Websites
Guan Yin photo by BotheredByBees There is so much great information out there about fertility and natural health care that I just had to share a few! Check out these sites and the amazing people who run them: The Yin Ova Center has developed a site that tells you how to “type” your fertility. Go [...]
Acupuncture for Running Injuries
Photo by Yume Photo Acupuncture is a great way to treat common running injuries. Many runners have suffered the wrath of sore muscles, the ever-common “runners knee” (also known as patellofemoral syndrome or chondromalacia), and hip or ankle injuries. These annoying and painful injuries put a screeching halt to training, and it’s not what you [...]
Interview with Susan Van Wie, Reiki Practitioner
Susan Van Wie 1) What brought you to Portland? Spirit brought me to Portland when I was 21 in 1976, I was having a lot of spiritual experiences and no one around me, in Florida, could tell me what I was experiencing. So when my sister and her husband decided to move to Oregon I [...]
In Memoriam: Acupuncturist Miriam Lee
Miriam Lee, a prominent figure in the legalization of acupuncture in the US, died at the end of June 2009 in Palo Alto, California. Lee is a well-known name in the United States for allowing the legalization of acupuncture in California, and later the rest of the states (most of them, at least). She was [...]
Acupuncture and Menopause
acupuncture needles by howaye An article in the New York Times titled “Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes” discusses the use of progesterone creams for symptoms stemming from menopause. Hot flashes, weight gain, memory loss, fatigue, and irritability are often associated when women begin menopause.For some, these symptoms are manageable, but others will need more care, [...]
Acupuncture and GOOP
Photo by ndosborn I recently came across the photo of Gwyneth Paltrow that created quite a scandal a few years ago. Ms. Paltrow wore a dress that exposed her freshly cupped back when she walked down the red carpet, which shocked members of the media who, at that time, were oblivious to the wonderful treatment [...]
Blossom Clinic opens in NE Portland
Liz Richards, LAc, opened the doors to beautiful Blossom Clinic in June. Where did you come up with the name “Blossom”? The name blossom came to me one night as I was explaining my vision for a clinic to my husband. It just felt right. I love the idea of something growing and blossoming from [...]
