Classical Chinese Medicine
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The past few days, several of my patients asked me the question that is common to most people who are using Chinese herbal medicine: should I continue to take my Chinese herbs if I am sick? It is a good question, and the answer is a bit complex. My primary response to this question is […]
In my office, I make different teas each week, with variations based on the weather and whatever acute health issues I see arising. The intention is to offer strengthening, preventive treatment during the cold and flu season. The teas also act to strengthen the effect of acupuncture treatments. I have recently made a Chinese herbal […]
In New Jersey, USA, where I currently live and practice Chinese medicine, the most common way that scheduling occurs for acupuncture and conventional medical visits is through online, patient-directed scheduling. In my own practice, I personally schedule and reschedule every patient. Here is why: Chinese medicine, practiced authentically, requires individualized consideration. It is certainly more […]
As a Chinese medical doctor, my role is to practice Chinese medicine. This may seem obvious and without point, but there is a great deal of confusion as to what constitutes Chinese medicine and what the role of a Chinese doctor should be. I have written extensively on my website about all aspects of Chinese […]
All day, every day, my patients ask me the same question: “What do you think about…ashwaganda, fish oil, tuemeric, probiotics, etc.” Chinese medicine does not utilize the ever-growing products of the natural foods industry and the functional medicine profession. Nor does it utilize the myriad of herbs that are found throughout the world and utilized […]
Chinese medicine is precise concerning instructions for how to take herbal medicine. The mixture is carefully formulated according to the specific needs of the patient, and then dosed and administered in the manner that leads to the greatest therapeutic effect. Most Chinese herbal medicine is administered as a tea, created from either bulk herbs or […]