Hi everyone, I hope you are all well! Â It’s been a year now since my family’s move to Portland, and a few months since the last newsletter from the Center for Chinese Medicine. 2016 has been the ‘Fire Monkey’ year in the Traditional Chinese Calendar. Â Not only that, but the Fire Monkey month (7th moon)…
huge news for acceptance of acupuncture by Oregon –  realization that opiates aren’t doing it: “starting next month, Oregon’s Medicaid program will provide acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, and cognitive behavioral therapy to patients with chronic back pain if such treatments are deemed appropriate after an initial evaluation. Patients with back pain may also include…
In the physiology of Traditional Chinese Medicine there is what is known as “Shen”.  Shen is the light, the essence, the radiance, the atmosphere that makes up the ‘spirit’, that can be observed in the face and presence of a person. With ‘Healthy Shen’ we are observing a person who is happy, integrated, and no doubt healthy. In Chinese medical terms…
I use KPC and some Classical Pearls powders primarily, bulk/raw herbs are from Spring Wind and concentrate capsules are from reputable and tested sources. At some point I may market my own blends, based on what I’ve seen that works in my clinic. I generally shy away from formulas combined from different cultures herbs (w/ exceptions) unless I can…