chinese medicine

This post was from Dr. Lisa Nash, a chiropractor in Vermont. It was taken from PerennialMedicine, a listserve on Yahoo for acupuncturists and those who are in a larger conversation about healthcare, as opposed to "fix-it" medicine. Dr. Nash has graciously permitted a reprint of her words.

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Tigers of Chinese Astrology are truly a force of nature. They are dependable, unpredictable, fearless, stout-hearted, tender and loving. Tigers have the ability to think on their feet and have a primal desire for adventure and first hand experience of life. Read more »

Last week, I went to a new doctor, a specialist I had never seen before. She remarked on my name, Clayton, as a name not often seen in “women of your generation.” I was dumbfounded, and felt like slapping her. “My generation,” indeed. What did this little punk know?—she looked about 12 years old. I regained my composure and we managed to get on just fine, but I reflected on that statement for awhile after that visit. (Actually, I was rather startled at the degree of my reaction, and the duration of it.) Read more »

I'm taking a bit of a break for a week or so, and wanted to post something that someone sent me that I found to be profound. It is the Welcome address to freshman parents at Boston Conservatory, given by Karl Paulnack, pianist and director of music division at Boston Conservatory. However, as you read, maybe you can insert your own calling to the work you do on this planet, and think of it as "world work" that brings more to the world than just your paycheck.

Saving the World

“One of my parents’ deepest fears, I suspect, is that society would not Read more »

The stomach flu is going around. Several clients came in recently either having had it, or were just getting it. Besides needles, what can help relieve the upset?

I was in the treatment room this morning, when a patient asked why I was needling points on her "constitution". Of course there is no easy, short answer to such a question, so I pulled up my chair and talked about the garden.

It's been quite awhile since I began this blog. I find that I want the entries to be perfect, and thus don't write much. However, I find that if I just jump in, I might not be perfect, but there will at least be something on the page.