Pulse Power: Understanding Chinese Pulse Diagnosis
By Jennifer Dubowsky, LAc In both Eastern and Western medicine, a patient’s pulse plays an important role because it is a valuable indicator of their well-being. We’ve all been to Western doctors who checked our pulse rates as one method of determining heart health. A...
Can Acupuncture Help Stroke Patients?
By +LisaRocchetti, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Emperor’s College No one knows better than Emperor’s College faculty member and resident stroke specialist, Dr. Atsuki Maeda, DAOM, LAc, the tremendous ways in which acupuncture can help stroke...
6 Lessons From Eastern Chinese Medicine
A version of this article was initially published on Dr. Leana Wen’s blog The Doctor Is Listening. **Meet Dr. Leana Wen at Emperor’s College on Tuesday, March 5th, 12:30 – 1:30pm in Room E/F. To RSVP click here.** By Leana Wen, M.D. As a child growing up...
What Is Qi?
By Jorga Houy, LAc, Emperor’s College Alumnus and Owner of LA Sports Acupuncture When you go to your acupuncturist, you’re going to hear about “Qi.” Your acupuncturist may say that your Qi is “deficient” or “stagnant” or even “exuberant” or “rebellious.” This...