by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 17, 2022 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and Surgery, Chicago, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Insomnia, Healing, Health, insomnia, Stress Relief
Did you know that the literal meaning of the word healing is “to make whole”? I like that idea; it is hopeful. Healing might refer to your recovery after an illness or trauma to your body or mind. Chinese Medicine operates on the philosophy that our bodies have a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 4, 2022 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and Exercise, Acupuncture and Injury Rehabilitation, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and runners, Acupuncture and The Olympics, Health
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...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 7, 2020 | Acupressure, Acupuncture, Acupuncture Points, Acupuncture Research, Chinese Medicine, Health, Liver 3, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Liver 3 (Taichong/Great Rushing) is a very popular acupuncture point that I use everyday in my Chicago acupuncture practice. It is often a sensitive point when rubbed or needled so many of my patients ask me what that point is used for. You might want to see if you...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 20, 2020 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese New Year, Health, Holidays, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Year of the Rat
Happy Chinese New Year, my friends! January 25th we leave the year of the Pig behind and begin the year of the metal Rat. The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese culture and celebrations last for two weeks. What does this mean for you? If you...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 11, 2019 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and PTSD, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and The Military, Acupuncture and The U.S. Air Force, Chinese Medicine, Health, Holidays, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans
I’m happy to report that acupuncture has been helpful too many Veterans who have defended our country, deserve and need the support. Veterans in this country have served bravely and suffered for it, and I want to say THANK YOU! Sadly veterans often return from...
