Transformations Require a Smooth Flow of Qi

By: Lynn Jaffe

My first conscious brush with Stagnant Qi occurred during my first semester in school to study Acupuncture. I was returning back to school for a master’s in Oriental medicine after having been away from the academic world for years (okay, maybe decades). I can remember thinking at the time, “How . . . → Read More: Transformations Require a Smooth Flow of Qi

Listen to Your Body’s Wisdom

By: Lynn Jaffe

I am a runner, and have been for over 25 years. Before I picked up the running habit, I was pretty sedentary, and while I wasn’t exactly a couch spud, regular exercise was not something I ever thought about. However, shortly after I began to run I noticed some changes . . . → Read More: Listen to Your Body’s Wisdom

Increase Your Vitality through Chinese Medicine

By: Lynn Jaffe

In a previous career, I spent my time conducting research on the health of physically active women for the Melpomene Institute in St. Paul. As a runner of a certain age, one research project still sticks in my mind. It focused on the impact of running on women’s experience of . . . → Read More: Increase Your Vitality through Chinese Medicine

How to Choose an Acupuncturist

by Lynn Jaffee

Choosing an acupuncturist can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had acupuncture before.  It’s important to ask some questions before you book an appointment for acupuncture treatment to make sure you’re getting the right practitioner for you and your particular needs.  The following are some questions to ask a prospective practitioner . . . → Read More: How to Choose an Acupuncturist