Rose City Acupuncture Blog

I've been saying for decades that acupuncture's meridian system works through a structure we don't have the technology to see yet ... and now we can! The interstitium is a pathway between layers of the body.

More and more, I’m seeing personal sensitivities to foods that are healthy for others. In particular, women past menopause seem to develop food allergies. This can be a delayed response, so it’s hard to recognize. Continue reading →

How to beat a cold with acupressure: In the past, when people called me with a cold, I told them to come in. Acupuncture is great for the immune system! In the last few years, I have changed my policy. … Continue reading →

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that makes your feet hurt, especially with the first few steps after being off of them for a while. What’s happening here? First, we have to understand fascia. It’s a system of connective tissue that … Continue reading →

Got a headache? The biggest cause is dehydration, so first, have a drink of water. Other common causes are caffeine withdrawal, high blood pressure, stress, low blood sugar, and tight neck muscles. If you have persistent or severe headaches, you … Continue reading →

My personal health issues, combined with frustration with lack of results using the current common answers, continually take me to new and interesting places. In the past year most of what I know about metabolism, nutrition, and now feet (and … Continue reading →

Buying bio-mechanically correct shoes: First, read this article about foot function and how to assess healthy shoes. Then, look for brands like Born, Clark’s, Keen, Lems, Jambu & J-41 (sexy sandals!), Hoka, Altra, Vivo, Jafe, Xero, TOPO, Vivobarefoot, and Merrell. European walking … Continue reading →

Many D.C.s are great. If you are seeing a chiropractor and have had good success, fantastic! I am the last person to interfere with something that’s working. But if your “genius” has been “fixing” you for years and you are … Continue reading →

There are many reasons your body can hurt. It’s really frustrating when you don’t understand why, but often unexplained pain just means it doesn’t fit into a nice diagnostic box. We’re all familiar with muscle strain/sprain, fatigue, inflammation, and arthritis… you probably … Continue reading →

Tattoos and Piercings: Are there unintended effects? (written August 2011) I spent last weekend at the Portland Tattoo Expo, giving bodywork treatments to tired tattoo artists and attendees. What a fun experience, to be surrounded by illustrated people! Body modification … Continue reading →

The FIRST thing to know about Fibromyalgia is that it’s real. The SECOND thing to know about Fibromyalgia is that the pain and fatigue don’t have to be forever. So many people, when they are finally diagnosed, have a bittersweet … Continue reading →

My paternal grandfather smoked himself to death when I was 3 years old. I only have one memory: His face as he was picking me up. My beautiful, amazing Grandma was lonely for 38 years until she passed on. She … Continue reading →

Lack of sleep in the middle of the night isn’t always a bad thing, but it sure can be. Insomnia is maddening… it starts out irritating or boring, but over time it affects your energy, your memory, and even your … Continue reading →