by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 24, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chicago, Health
Another news story that falls into the category of “Whaaaat!!!” appeared this week. A man in Illinois is being sought by police because he pretended to be a “doctor”, conducted an exam on the man, stuck toothpicks in his chest, told the patient to take...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 11, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Ankle Pain, Acupuncture and pain, Pain Relief
I keep writing about acupuncture’s effectiveness for treating pain BUT here is someone from the Huffington Post to tell you how needles cured 30 years of ankle pain – yes, thirty years. Below are excerpts from the author’s story.”According to...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 7, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Celebrities, Acupuncture and Stress, Celebrities and Acupuncture, Stress Relief
In an interview with Marie Claire magazine a pregnant Natalie Portman, talked about how she cuts down on stress with so much going on in her life.”To me, exercise is the best way to combat stress, whether swimming or hiking,” she explained. “I do...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 26, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and The Military, Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury, Veterans
I am always so gratified when more and more people begin to understand and use acupuncture. Here is an article that describes the way the military is using acupuncture treatments for minor traumatic head injuries. This is particularly smart because it...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 18, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Lung Cancer, Health, Heart Health, Men's Health
During the years that I’ve been in practice, I have noticed that more women turn to acupuncture than men. This is true in my Chicago acupuncture practice and my colleagues say the same thing. I’m not sure why guys don’t give acupuncture a try because...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Apr 11, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Celebrities, Celebrities and Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Star Trek
I never watched his long running hit show, “7th Heaven”, so it isn’t that. So, what about him piques my interest? # 1: Stephen was in the first Star Trek movie, and you all know how I love most things Star Trek. But here’s the best part #2: Stephen Collins...