by Jennifer Dubowsky | Feb 11, 2015 | Astrology, China, Chinese New Year, Uncategorized, Year of the Sheep
The year of the Sheep (also known as Goat or Ram) is fast approaching, and it maybe leading to a decline in pregnancies in China. Why? Apparently, superstitious Chinese parents-to-be consider the Sheep an unfortunate sign under which their child could be born. There...
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 | Oct 29, 2014 | Health, Healthy Foods, Uncategorized
I’m always looking for new healthy food ideas. Here is the latest. These researchers were interested in how different breakfasts affect dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. In this brand new...
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 | Aug 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last week Ioannis Solos, author of the new book ‘Developing Internal Energy for Effective Acupuncture Practice’, discussed the difficult task of finding the right path in your own Chinese Medicine practice.He wrote about four main steps to help you find...
