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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Immunity and COVID-19 Coronavirus PART II

I have been following case studies of people with COVID-19 and have included one of the articles that I read, written by a doctor who does both western medicine and Chinese herbal medicine in an integrated hospital. He has seen 30 cases of COVID-19 which were treated with both western and Chinese medicine. They found […]

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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Immunity and COVID-19 Coronavirus PART I

I am writing to let you know a few things with regards to COVID-19 and my practice. Firstly, I have Chinese herbal formulas that treat colds and flus as well as herbs for the immune system. I have stocked up on Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian, which is a formula that is commonly used for […]

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2020 Year of the Rat

Chinese New Year starts on January 25, 2020 – it’s the Year of the Metal Rat. The Rat is the first sign in the 12 animal cycle of the Chinese Astrology, and this is just one reason that 2020 is considered a year of new beginnings and renewals! In the Chinese Zodiac there are 12 animals […]

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The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine by Daniel Keown

Spark in the Machine blew me away. Dan Keown’s writing is witty and accessible and his connections between Chinese and western medicine are illuminating. This book details the different systems in Chinese medicine and fills in the blanks using western medical anatomy and physiology – and shows that the ancient Chinese knew these things thousands […]

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Zero Balancing, Acupuncture, Physics and Delux Treatments

I have been doing Zero Balancing for about 12 years and certified for nearly 10. Have you heard me talk about it? It is amazing stuff, and I want to share it with you. See below about my Delux treatment. Zero Balancing works on the level of the bones, ligaments, tendons and fascia. All of […]

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New Rates

It is time to raise my rates. My rates for acupuncture follow-up appointments haven’t changed for so long that I cannot remember when I last raised them. After a little research I found that 12 years ago I was charging the same as I am now, so it has been at least 12 years since […]

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Happy Year of the Earth Pig 2019

2019 is the Year of the Earth Pig according to Chinese Zodiac. Starting from Feb. 5, 2019 (Chinese New Year) and lasting to Jan. 24, 2020. Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese Zodiac Sign. The Years of the Pig include: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043… Come […]

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Year of the Dog 2018

2018 is the Year of the Earth Dog. Friday 16 February was the first day of the Chinese New Year this year. Dog years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030… The Dog is known to be friendly, kind, loyal and pack-oriented. Some of the major themes of the Dog Year are […]

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YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 2017

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR Saturday 28 January is the first day of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Fire Rooster. Rooster years: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2017 Rooster qualities – commitment, loyalty, honesty and outspokenness – can help us all in 2017. The Rooster’s vivacious and charming energy draws people […]

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2016 is the Year of the Monkey

Get ready for a full-filled year, as the year of the monkey is sure to bring some excitement. Monkeys are clever, witty, creative and competitive and achieve what they set out to accomplish. This is the year of the FIRE Monkey, which brings a spark of motivation for us all. With our heads screwed on […]

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