Ring in the New Year Right!
What is your New Year’s Resolution? Below are the top 3 desired changes as expressed by my patients for 2014: Loose Weight-How can we help?
January 5, 2012
One Sheep, Two Sheep, Three Sheep, Four….
Chronic Insomnia is a heavy burden to carry. A night of poor sleep guarantees irritability, poor memory, and/or nagging fatigue the next day. What if
August 1, 2010
Acupuncture & Cancer Treatment
I am frequently asked by patients if I treat cancer. Often, they are looking for help for a famly memeber or friend who has been
July 3, 2010
Constipation, Diarrhea & Stomach Pain, Oh My!
Do you have abdominal pain, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea and fatigue? You are not alone! Digestive problems are incredibly common. Unfortunately, many people
November 25, 2009
Health Insurance That Gives You Choices
Want better coverage for your acupuncture care? There are a number of options available to you. You may qualify for a Health Savings Account or
November 14, 2009
Hepatitis C and Type 2 Diabetes
Hepatitis C is an epidemic, both in Santa Cruz County and across the country. Over five million people have hepatitis C in the United States,
April 20, 2009
“To Be Saved”
In 1833 a Russian botanist named Alexander Von Burge gave a famous Chinese medicinal herb, Dan Shen the Latin name Salvia miltiorrhiza which literally means “to
March 9, 2009
Ancestors of TCM in the West, Drs. Nieters & Rozenn
March 1 2009, Five Branches University held its first graduation ceremony conferring the degree Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, upon 36 graduates. Keynote speaker,
March 3, 2009
Love Your Heart
Forty three percent of all deaths in the United States today are attributable to heart disease. Understanding the functions of the heart and the dynamics
December 7, 2008
Headaches–A Holistic Perspective
Over 50 million Americans suffer from a severe headache at lest once in their lives. Whether it’s a nagging dull headache or a debilitating migraine,
November 23, 2008
Sugar Free & Wheat Free Brownies
You can use either butter or coconut oil in this and it comes out great either way—or try half and half. * 1 1/4
October 17, 2008
Sugar Free Chocolate Muffin Recipe
This is a work in progress…please feel free to experiment and make substitutions. Every time I make these they come out a little bit different.They
October 9, 2008