by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jul 11, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and PTSD, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and The Military, Mental Health, PTSD, Stress Relief, Veterans
Stress disorders (some are very severe) are exploding in our servicemen and women. Away from home in totally unfamiliar situations for long stretches, exposed to deadly situations, and confused by unknown cultures, women and men who serve in the armed forces are...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 27, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chicago, Chinese Medicine
On May 23rd, I posted a story about a “doctor” who used toothpicks (yes, regular old toothpicks) as an acupuncture treatment. Apparently he posted ads in Bulgarian language newspapers in Illinois to attract patients. The patient, who was treated with toothpicks,...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 23, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Headaches, Acupuncture and Migraines, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health
Acupuncture Point LI 4Headaches and migraines are a common complaint in my Chicago acupuncture practice. As many of you know, the pain of migraines can be debilitating and the side effects of painkillers can be harsh. Acupuncture provides powerful relief without the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 20, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture Research, Chinese Face Reading, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes
I’ve been blogging for about 3 years now and loving the opportunity to share ideas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. I also have found that blogging has encouraged me to stay very up-to-date about research and the practice of acupuncture and herbs. ...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 12, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health
MSN has recently written an even-handed story about acupuncture. They describe its usefulness and its increasing acceptance among patients. While there continues to be plenty of positive research about acupuncture some remaining reluctance in the Western...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 10, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Breast Cancer, Acupuncture and Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cancer Prevention/Treatment, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Cancer, Hot Flashes
These days, everyone knows about the Susan G. Koman Cancer centers but it was begun as a small memorial – one sister for another. They have been a the forefront of cancer treatment for years and are now suggesting acupuncture to cancer patients as a way of...
