Chinese Medicine

Does Acupuncture Hurt?

June 17, 2011

If you’re curious about trying acupuncture but weary of the needles, watch this video.  Julia of Aculife in La Jolla and I talk about the needles, how they’re different than what you might think, how she decides where to put them, and more. Having had lots of acupuncture, I also learned a few things I didn’t already know.

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Why You Should Have Acupuncture Before & During Pregnancy

May 9, 2011
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I swear by acupuncture because I’ve personally benefited from it. I had the opportunity to do an on camera interview with my La Jolla acupuncturist, Julia Sanfilippo of Aculife.  We talk about why someone should receive acupuncture before and during pregnancy. However, I always assumed I was treating myself during pregnancy and didn’t realize I was treating my baby too.  I found this part of the interview particularly interesting. My Acupuncture Story Let me just [...]

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Keep a Stash of This Tea Around for Hangovers

May 3, 2011
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My favorite part of traveling is learning something new.  I have always been fascinated by Chinese remedies.  There’s a tea shop under the Mid Levels escalator.  There are no English signs, but people stop by all day long for the poured tea laid out on the counter.  I know it has health benefits, but I don’t read Chinese so would always just pick a tea at random. Anyway, a gift of Pu Erh tea arrived [...]

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Animals Asia Moon Bear Rescue: Please Read

August 24, 2009
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The sweet bear in this swimming pool was once stuck in a metal cage not much larger than his or her body, unable to move and never once let out, for years and years.  I can’t remember this bear’s name or story, but I love this photo for many reasons.  This bear was rescued by Animals Asia and there are tens of thousands of others who are waiting to be. This is a tough post to write. I [...]

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