Understanding you body’s daily qi cycle by Jenn Goodman Time as measured by clocks and calendars may be a human invention, but that doesn’t make our bodies any less attuned to 24-hour cycles. Understanding the path of qi circulation—in other words, when and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Jennifer Dubowsky, LAc This blog post is part of our AOM Day Series on Qi. Get more here: What is Qi? There’s More to Acupuncture than Needles #IHeartAcupuncture Chinese tongue diagnosis is an essential tool used by acupuncturists and traditional...