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Generating Custom Herbal Prescriptions to Optimize Integrative Medicine
I'm thrilled to announce that I am now offering custom herbal formulas for my patients. In addition to my background in nutrition and supplements prior to studying acupuncture, I just spent the last two years completing advanced training in traditional East Asian...
Cervical Physical Therapy Tips Video (in under 6 minutes)
This short video demonstrates the cervical extension exercises popularized by physical therapist, Robin McKenzie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DPFatqbmzc
A 6-Minute Video of a Highly Effective Simple Exercise for Low Back Pain
Last year, I shared some 'best practice' tips for preventing and fixing low back pain. You can check that out here. Now, I'd like to share this video that Phillip Snell, a chiropractor from Portland, produced to help people by showing simple ways to do what is known...
Rise & Shine: Tips to Sleep Well and Wake Feeling Rested
Do you wake feeling ready to rise and shine, or do you tend to rely on help from your daily 'cup of Joe'? Perhaps it is just a byproduct of living in New York City, but I frequently encounter people who feel overworked and tired. I often ask my patients about overall...
An evidence-based Game Plan for Low Back Pain
Now that spring has sprung, with the warmer weather many are reinvigorating their exercise routines. For anyone noticing their range of motion limiting their activities, I'd like to address one of the most common complaints I hear in the treatment room: chronic low...
Happy, Healthy New Year’s Resolutions & Dispelling Myths about Fat
In honor of the new year, I am revisiting one of the most popular New Year's Resolutions I hear from my patients: to reinvigorate a healthy diet and fitness program to yield and maintain an athletic build. Before I get to the point and discuss what I've found to be...
Giving Thanks to Trailblazers who Brought Acupuncture to the West by Way of NYC
Since this a time of year designated for being thankful, I’ll take the opportunity to pay tribute to some incredible trailblazers in the field of acupuncture in the West, particularly those who set the stage for acupuncture to thrive right here in NYC. In honor of...
Top Tips for Indigestion
"Bloating and indigestion can be epic on Thanksgiving, and they can put a major damper on otherwise joyous celebrations." I've just contributed to another collaborative article with several acupuncturists around the world in honor of the upcoming holidays and some of...
Is Gluten-Free another Diet Fad?
The simple answer is yes, and no. Here’s why. First of all, gluten is a component of the protein found in many grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. In the past decade, gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance or Celiac’s disease have become common terms....
