East Asian Medicine and Postural Considerations in Back Pain

70-85% of all Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. It is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the U.S. and is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people younger than 45 years old.

Bonghan Channels in Acupuncture

By David Milbradt, LAc As a practicing acupuncturist, I find that I continually wonder how a few well-placed needles can have such transformative results in my patients. Over the past 10 years I have read explanations that vary from the vague and mystical idea that the needles move qi in the meridians to scientific explanations where … Continue reading Bonghan Channels in Acupuncture

Differences in Chinese Medicine & Biomedicine are Unique Assets

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Biomedicine have a rich and beneficial history that follows very different approaches to achieve similar results. Using a mass of information that dates back nearly 2 millennia, TCM treats the whole person via the interrelationships between the body, the mind and the external environment. Biomedicine, which is a relatively younger science, … Continue reading Differences in Chinese Medicine & Biomedicine are Unique Assets