The Beijing Olympic Games begin on February 4, fittingly right after the Chinese New Year. No doubt, we will marvel at the new athletes and new world records. The Olympics always provide me with the opportunity to brag about Chinese Medicine because many of the...
The Summer Olympics are fast approaching! So I wanted to revisit some of the wise athletes who have incorporated acupuncture into their training and recovery. One of my favorites is Bronze medal winner Dee Dee Trotter. A great athlete who brought her acupuncturist to...
This is a wonderful post, detailing the benefits of acupuncture specifically for runners. I’m pleased that the author; Amy Chitwood Burslem BA, MAcOM, LAC. has allowed me to repost it here. Thank you Amy, I appreciate it and I’m sure my readers do to! The...
Some Chicago Marathon runners have already been in for acupuncture sessions that will help them achieve peak performances and relieve the pains from long hours of training. Others have booked appointments for post-marathon rehabilitation on their weary bodies. Chinese...
With the Chicago marathon coming up this weekend I wanted to highlight two amazing and accomplished women runners who are also acupuncture fans.English athlete extraordinaire Paula Jane Radcliffe, is the current women’s world record holder in the marathon...
4 reasons why acupuncture is an essential aspect of successful training1. Acupuncture helps keep you in top form, healthy, high energy and pain free! It boosts your energy when you are awake and helps you sleep at night.2. Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and...
