Volunteer Acupuncturists Return To Haiti

Last year I wrote about the volunteer acupuncturists who went to Haiti after the catastrophic earthquake hit. They provided more than 4,500 treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder and pain management. This happened through the combined …

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

“Love doesn’t make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”  Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) English Poet

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Helping Soldiers With Acupuncture

In the military magazine, Stars and Stripes, I read a report about doctors treating injured soldiers with acupuncture while they are being transported from Ramstein to the States.  The doctors hope to control the soldiers’ …

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Acupuncture Gives Hope To Patients With PTSD

PTSD are the initials that stand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a severe type of anxiety disorder. PTSD results from a person witnessing or being involved in a traumatic event that causes intense fear, helplessness or …

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Royal Support For Alternative Medicine

An Indian newspaper just reported that Kate Middleton shares Prince Charles’s interest in alternative medicine.  The soon to be princess (whose wedding gown will be copied all over the world) has let charities who use …

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February 3rd Begins The Year of The Rabbit

2011 is the year of Rabbit, a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. There are some lovely traditions associated with the celebration of the Chinese New Year.  Many families …

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Post-Partum Care With Chinese Medicine

*Another helpful post from the Portland Acupuncture Blog written by Amy Chitwood Burslem L.A.c. Bringing a new life into the world is an amazing process, but the time spent in labor and delivery takes a …

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