by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 14, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Eczema, Chinese Medicine and Hives, Chinese Medicne and Skin Conditions, Eczema, Hives, Psoriasis, Shingles, Skin Conditions
I’m not sure if it’s the weather, the indulgent diet during the holidays or the stress that comes along with all the merry making, but Hives and other skin disorders have been a popular complaint in my Chicago acupuncture office lately. So I’m re...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 4, 2011 | Chinese Medicine, Yin and Yang
The concept of yin and yang has been around for several thousand years and it lies at the heart of classic Chinese science and philosophy. It is also one of my favorite in Chinese Medicine.This popular symbol (to the right) represents the ancient concept. It...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 19, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and Basketball, Acupuncture and Celebrities, Acupuncture and Injury Rehabilitation, Acupuncture and pain, Allergic Rhinitis, Celebrities and Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes, Pain Relief
I imagine that when you are an NBA star and have a contract worth millions, you take your injuries seriously and are willing to be open to new therapies. Certainly, that is the case with Mickael Pietrus, the famous NBA player for the Phoenix Suns who sought treatment...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 15, 2011 | China, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Colds/Flu, Common Cold, Ginger, Green Tea, Healthy Foods, Tea
Here in the U.S. and in most Western countries, we think of food as food and medicine as medicine; rarely linking the two. Many countries understand that food IS medicine. I found a particularly useful article in a Bangkok paper (applause for the internet) that...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 8, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine
I am often asked to explain acupuncture in Western medical terms. I clearly understand the desire to fit a new idea, treatment or event into our existing schemas – I feel the same way, but it isn’t always possible. Sometimes we have to let go of old ways...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 1, 2011 | Chinese Medicine, Health, Qigong
I think the Huffington Post is starting to take notice of Eastern health practices. Earlier this year they published an article on Chinese Medicine for insomnia and now Arthur Rosenfeld has written an article about Qi Gong.”If you’ve traveled to China,...
