Recent Blog Entries

Acupuncture and IVF Part 2 - During IVF Procedures     9/20/09
  • In my last blog post, I talked about the uses of Chinese medicine while
    preparing for IVF. This post is about how acupuncture can help you and your
    partner once IVF procedures are already underway... read more

Acupuncture and IVF Part 1 - Preparing for IVF     8/29/09
  • IVF stands for in vitro fertilization, meaning that the egg is fertilized by the
    sperm outside of the womb. ("Vitro" means glass, referring to the lab
    equipment where the fertilization takes place.) Typically, IVF is done in
    situations where a woman is unable to get pregnant through intercourse
    alone.... read more

Chinese Medicine Digestion 101     8/16/09
  • Patients in my office frequently complain of digestive problems - I would say
    it's among the most common things I treat... read more

Does Acupuncture Hurt?     8/2/09
  • There are a few things people always ask when they first become interested in
    acupuncture. I am frequently asked how I became interested in acupuncture in
    the first place (a topic I discuss in this blog post). Another common question is,
    "What can acupuncture be used for?" (see my website for a list of conditions I
    treat, or contact me for more information). But perhaps the most common
    question of all is: "Does acupuncture hurt??"... read more

Summer Snacking!     7/22/09
  • In the warm weather, your dietary needs and food cravings change somewhat.
    Whereas people tend to eat things like hearty soups, stews, and other heavy
    foods in the winter, we may not desire chili con carne over rice in the middle of
    August!... read more

Acupuncture for Athletes     7/6/09
  • I recently had the pleasure of an interview with Lauren Brill, a sports writer and
    reporter who focuses on fitness trends and sports events. She also contributes
    to the Nike Women blog. For her most recent blog post, she came to my
    office, asked me about how acupuncture can help athletes, and then had a
    treatment herself... read more

Fun in the Sun... with Sunscreen!   6/8/09
  • It's almost summer in New York, which means it's time for shorts, tank tops,
    sandals, and bathing suits. All that adds up to a lot of exposed skin, so
    sunscreen is crucial!... read more

Acupressure for Anxiety   5/31/09
  • I love showing people acupuncture points that they can use at home -- after all,
    I can't always be there with my needles when something happens and my
    patients need treatment! Over the years, I have taught people how to locate and
    use points for headaches, menstrual cramps, stomach pain, and many other
    common problems. In this post, I will discuss three of my favorite points for
    anxiety... read more

Acupuncture for Depression - An Alternative to Medication?   5/18/09
  • Before I started my acupuncture practice, I spent several years working in a
    clinic in the Bronx that treated anxiety and depression using medications. This
    turned out to be a really important experience for me because it allowed me to
    better understand how closely physical mental health are related... read more

Community Style Acupuncture - Low Cost Acupuncture in NYC!   5/11/09
     PLEASE NOTE: Community Style Acupuncture sessions are suspended for the
     summer and fall of 2010 while Jessica is on maternity leave.
  • Back in October, I launched a new project at our Imperial Healing Arts office.
    The economy was in trouble, people were losing their jobs, and stress was at
    an all-time high... read more

Insomnia - Can Acupuncture Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep?   5/3/09
  • If you look at this sleeping cat and think, "It has been a LONG time since I got
    a decent night's sleep!", you are not alone. According to the Mayo Clinic,
    insomnia affects about one-third of all adults at some point in their lives... read
    more

Obama (Briefly) Mentions Acupuncture!   4/30/09
  • In a recent town hall meeting in Arnold, Missouri, an acupuncturist and
    massage therapist asked President Barack Obama how acupuncture and
    alternative medicine would fit into his new health care program... read more

Back pain and acupuncture   4/27/09
  • If you are like many New Yorkers, you do a lot of walking around and sitting
    in cramped subway trains. A history of back pain is the primary reason that I
    ended up seeing an acupuncturist, and ultimately decided to become an
    acupuncturist myself... read more

10 Conditions That Respond Well to Acupuncture   4/12/09
  • People often ask, "Is acupuncture just for pain?" Far from it! Acupuncture is
    very effective for a huge array of conditions. Here are some conditions that my
    colleagues and I treat all the time, with very good results in many cases... read
    more

Allergies! Sinus pain! Springtime! Oh my!   4/5/09
  • In my last post, I talked about how excited we New Yorkers are, now that it
    looks like spring is finally here. Longer days, warmer weather, and beautiful
    flowers (like these, which I photographed this afternoon) are the upsides of the
    change in seasons. But lately, I have had a lot of people come to my office
    complaining of allergies and pain or pressure in their sinuses... read more

Signs of Spring!   3/29/09
  • Yes, there was snow just last week, but I think it's safe to say that spring is
    finally here in New York City! A few signs: people leaving old furniture and
    other items out on the street (suggesting spring cleaning), lots of robins
    hopping around... read more

Stiff and Tense? The Two-Minute Stretchy Break!   3/23/09
  • I spent the better part of this weekend working on my taxes. While this is never
    especially fun or relaxing, it served to remind me of the importance of self-
    awareness and movement when sitting for long periods of time. Many of us
    spend hours each day sitting at a desk or in front of a computer, with few (if
    any) breaks for movement... read more

How did you get into acupuncture?!   3/16/09
  • There are a couple of questions that an acupuncturist gets asked over and over
    again. One is "Do the needles hurt?" (Usually there is minimal, if any,
    discomfort -- see a future blog post for more about this!) The second question
    that people always ask is, "How did you get into acupuncture anyway?"... read
    more

Welcome to my blog!   3/16/09
  • Thank you for visiting my new blog. I have been planning to start a blog about
    acupuncture, herbs, and Chinese medicine for awhile, so this is exciting for me!
    I hope it will be interesting to you as well... read more
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