TCM
October 24 is National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day
Happy Oriental Medicine Day on Saturday!
Hug an acupuncturist, or try a delicious (?) Chinese herbal tea! They taste odd, but are oh-so helpful for the body.
If you are fortunate enough to live in Portland, Oregon (my beloved city), then get out there and take a look at the massive acupuncture needle in our beautiful, if [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Stress
Photo by Ana Santos
Stress. It’s around us all the time, whether it’s you who is the stressed, or everyone around you. Stress comes in many forms- such as work, family, hormonal changes, illness, and major life changes. While some of these changes may be positive, the stress of them interferes with your health and happiness. [...]
H1N1 and Traditional Chinese Medicine
I wasn’t planning to write a post about the flu, but the H1N1 ’situation’ is still around, and I wanted to spread some of the good information I’ve been looking into. The H1N1 flu (we’ll just call it “the flu”) has a lot of people talking and a good deal of media coverage (EVERWHERE!).
Now that [...]
Acupuncture Relief Project in Nepal
The practitioners for the Acupuncture Relief Project Leave for Nepal this Saturday!
We are busy checking last minute arrangements and packing our bags for Nepal. Team A leaves Saturday September 26th and our clinic in Chapagoan will begin treating patients again on October 4th. Please stay tuned for updates and stories of our progress.
In the meantime [...]
Natural Medicine and Athletes in the Northwest
Marathon Runners by Justin S. Campbell
The Northwest edition of Competitor Magazine has a great article in the September edition about the use of natural medicine for athletes. Endurance athletes in the Northwest region are discovering the benefits of using Chinese medicine along with naturopathic care to heal injuries that have already occured, and prevent more [...]
Acupuncture and Allergies in Portland
Portland Japanese Garden by Roger Isabell
Allergy season is year round in Portland.
While that is a common joke here in Bridgetown, there really are those who suffer from allergies (especially dust and molds) year round. The use of acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine is best the way to help keep your symptoms under control. While [...]
Late summer in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Photo by Zé Eduardo…
The heat wave(s) in Portland have passed, and the winds have started to pick up a little, making the nights a little cooler than we are used to. Sadly, this cooler weather means that summer is nearing the end, and into the season of Late Summer. But instead of mourning the loss [...]
PTSD Seminar with Joe Chang, LAc
acupuncture needle by howaye
Joe Chang, LAc, is the acupuncture practitioner at Ft. Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center in El Paso, Texas. He is part of the integrative approach in treating veterans diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Chang has been working with veterans for almost three years, and treats his patients every day if [...]
Genetic Testing Changes IVF at OHSU
OSHU has been busy!
There are changes happening in how future in-vitro fertilization (IVF) transfers may take place at the Portland hospital. Women who want to have biological children, but may have eggs that carry a specific disease, such as heart disease or cancer, may soon have another option. Recent test trials at OHSU have been [...]
Acupuncture and Menopause
Menopause is a time of transition and change in a woman’s body. For some, it is a peaceful passage, with few symptoms or
worries. For others, it may be an entirely different journey. Many women experience symptoms that are difficult to deal with during menopause, which may last a few months to several years. Symptoms vary [...]
