by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 17, 2014 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine to Boost Immunity, Ginseng, Health, Stress Relief
Did you know there are different types of ginseng and they are all considered potent herbs for helping the body adapt to stress – both mental and physical. Ginseng is best known for its ability to stimulate your immune system and fight fatigue and stress....
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 16, 2014 | Acupuncture, Adventures in Chinese Medicine, Being Grateful, Chinese Medicine, Fear, Forgiveness, Friendship, Gratitude, Healing, Health, Holidays, Hope, Oprah, tcm007, Uncategorized
As this year draws to a close, it seems like a good time to reflect on gratitude. Or more specifically, what I am grateful for. Here’s why…. I watched a bit of Elizabeth Gilbert on Oprah the other day, and she was talking about how you can create your own...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 11, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Children, acupuncture cartoon, Acupuncturists, Books, Children's Health, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Children, Chinese Medicine and Colds/Flu, Gifts, Health, Qi, Tea, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Uncategorized
Today I am pleased to share an excerpt from a new children’s book ‘Maya & Friends Visit the Acupuncturist’. Written by Samara White, a licensed acupuncturist, and illustrated by her husband, Troy White. I love that this precious book is written...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 30, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Animals, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and Pets, Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury, Acupuncture for Animals, Acupuncturists, Animal Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Dr. Daniela Lewgoy, Healing, Health, Pain Relief, Veterinary acupuncture
My dear readers, I have a treat for you today! The work of Daniela Lewgoy, a Veterinarian and acupuncturist based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is featured here. I want to share some of her amazing stories and photos of her work with all species of animals… except...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Sep 23, 2014 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Cupping, Moxabustion (Moxa), Uncategorized
1. What is Acupuncture? A. The art of inserting the needle into the haystack. B. Recycling porcupine bits. C. Placing fine needles along the body’s meridians to promote healing. 2. What is Cupping? A. Men’s attempts to protect their private parts. B. An...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Sep 23, 2014 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Nausea, Acupuncture and Pregnancy, British Acupuncture Council, Chinese Medicine, Ginger, Hyperemesis gravidarum, Kate Middleton, Nausea, Pregnancy
Everybody’s favorite Duchess, Kate Middleton, is now pregnant with the ‘spare’, and her condition of hyperemesis gravidarum is getting a lot of press. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a rare condition, occurring in only 1-2% of all pregnant women and poses...
