by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 3, 2016 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Health, Tongue Diagnosis, Traditional Chinese Medicine
The art of tongue diagnosis in Chinese Medicine may be one of the most interesting tools in my field. It isn’t the oldest technique, pulse diagnosis has that honor, but tongue diagnosis might be more famous. It was put into use around 1350, a date that’s almost modern...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | May 5, 2015 | Acupuncture, Adventures in Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Health, Tongue Diagnosis, Traditional Chinese Medicine
In my book ‘Adventures in Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbs and Ancient Ideas For Today’ I wrote about the unique use of tongue diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. Here is a short excerpt describing one of the many aspects your practioner looks at when they...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jul 25, 2013 | Acupuncture, Chicago, Chinese Medicine, Ginger, Pulse Diagnosis, Tongue Diagnosis
Many people are unfamiliar with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. They want to know what to expect when they go to see a Chinese Medicine practitioner for the first time. So I am going to tell you! I write based on my own practice and I’m sure customs...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jan 13, 2011 | Acupuncture, Astragalus, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Famous Quotes, Happy New Year, Holidays, Tongue Diagnosis
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” ~ ConfuciusReflection is the idea that an image or idea comes back to us, such as looking in a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Dec 3, 2009 | Chinese Medicine, Health, Tongue Diagnosis
Come to my Chicago acupuncture office and I will ask you to stick out your tongue. A person’s tongue says a lot about their physical and emotional well being. Want to know more? Perhaps even try a little self diagnosis? Read this helpful article from...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 8, 2009 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Cupping, Health, Moxabustion (Moxa), Tongue Diagnosis
If Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are new treatment ideas for you, you may be a bit apprehensive about your first visit to a TCM practitioner. Let me make it easier for you:What to Expect on Your First Visit to an AcupuncturistWhen you go to an...
