Author Archives: Amy
Herbal Medicine for Kids – keys to unlock their own healing power
Beyond Acupuncture
As Chinese Medicine is a system of 8 complimentary modalities, acupuncture is not always the one and only therapy I use for kids. Another super effective and important solution is HERBS! I don’t prescribe herbs for every kid I see, however, we will discuss whether this approach is the right approach for your child depending on his or
Treating Kids – Overcoming Misconceptions About Acupuncture
Before parents decide to bring their kids in for treatment, they may encounter some obstacles. Let’s talk about it so we can clear up some myths and misconceptions and get on to healing!
Objections and Gaining Trust
Your kids might say something like this:
“No way! I hate needles! They hurt!” – Most kids in the US are vaccinated from
Treating Kids with Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Do kids get acupuncture and take herbs? You bet they do! Here’s an intro to Chinese medicine for children. It’s the first in a series of blogs on this topic.
*The beauty of choosing Chinese Medicine as a treatment modality for your kids is that they get better fast! The key is to bring them in at first signs of
Acupuncture During Pregnancy for Advanced Prenatal Care
While this topic seems to be geared toward those expecting or planning to get pregnant, many of us have friends or family who plan to have a child, so the more ears and eyes aware of the tools out there that can help, the better.
It’s apparent that we’ve created a culture here in the US of fear around pregnancy
No Smoothies? What can I eat for breakfast instead?
The Breakfast Dilemma
Many of my patients have this exact concern after they start working with me and we focus on repairing the digestive system. Digestion takes place at body temperature, yet Americans love to slurp and sip cold drinks and liquidy foods. Why is too much liquid a concern? One reason is because many of us have inadequate stomach
