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WHY DID YOU PUT THE NEEDLES THERE?!
Discover how distal needling acupuncture, based on Master Tung’s teachings, helps rewire the central nervous system to relieve chronic pain naturally. Offered at Live Oak Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Waco, Texas.

LIVING IN HARMONY WITH THE SEASONS: THE ENERGY OF AUTUMN
Autumn invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and let go. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season’s Metal element teaches refinement, clarity, and the art of release. By adjusting our diet, lifestyle, and mindset to match autumn’s inward, reflective energy, we strengthen the Lungs, boost immunity, and prepare body and spirit for the quiet of winter.

HEALING FROM THE INSIDE — AND THROUGH THE MOUTH
Healing from the Inside—and Through the Mouth: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dental Health, and Dr. Ellie Phillips’ Complete Mouth Care System…

INTEGRATIVE VIEW OF BLOOD DEFICIENCY IN TCM: PHYSIOLOGY & HEALING
Explore the TCM concept of Blood deficiency, its Western physiological parallels, and how it influences muscles, joints, mood, and healing. Learn diet strategies to rebuild Blood.

WHY BUYING CHINESE HERBS ONLINE CAN BE RISKY
If you’ve ever searched “buy Chinese herbs online,” you know how overwhelming it can be. Hundreds of look-alike bottles, mixed…

WHY CHINESE HERBS ARE ALWAYS ADMINISTERED IN FORMULAS
Learn why Chinese herbs are always prescribed in formulas—not as single herbs. Discover how this time-tested approach from Traditional Chinese Medicine minimizes side effects and drug interactions while treating the root cause of illness, not just symptoms.

WHY DO I CRY DURING ACUPUNCTURE?
Crying during acupuncture is not uncommon and can have several explanations. Here are a few possible reasons why you might…

DAMP ACCUMULATION
In Chinese medicine, we view the body as a complex ecosystem and, as in any ecosystem, health is characterized by…

THE YIN AND YANG OF COVID-19
I know I promised an email yesterday but we had a busy day in clinic and the day got away…

HOW FEAR IS IMPACTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Our country — and the world — is in the grip of fear. Fear about the virus. Fear about job…