Herbal Alternatives For Children

Herbal Alternatives For Children

I recently got 2 wonderful tips for children from my friend and fellow acupuncturist Nicole Hohmann, L.A.c.1. Boost and protect your child’s immune system with astragalus. Astragalus is especially good preventively for children with frequent infections to take in the...
Would Marilyn Monroe Have Used Acupuncture?

Would Marilyn Monroe Have Used Acupuncture?

Absolutely! In 1953, Marilyn Monroe was on her Tokyo honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio when she came down with severe stomach cramps. DiMaggio called onetime acupuncture patient Lefty O’Doul for help. O’Doul sent over the Japanese doctor Namikoshi Sensei who...
Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery

Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery

Science Daily and UPI (10/2008) both reported a University of California/Yale University study that concluded that acupressure treatment applied to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowered their anxiety levels and made the stress of surgery more calming for...