Chinese Medicine

Does Acupuncture Hurt?
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 whe...
Why You Should Have Acupuncture Before & During Pregnancy
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 a...
Keep a Stash of This Tea Around for Hangovers
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 ...
Animals Asia Moon Bear Rescue:  Please Read
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 ...