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April 24, 2018 By Chris

Allergies

Chris La Rosa Acupuncture - allergies

Though allergy season is in full bloom, there is no need to despair.  In Chinese Medicine, an allergic reaction to airborne pollens and mold is considered to be due to an attack of “wind.” This is very much like when we catch a cold – the signs and symptoms can be quite similar.  Due to our immune system being weakened, and perhaps coupled with a stiff neck and shoulders, we become vulnerable to a myriad of allergens.

Allergy shots and medication do provide symptomatic relief but do little to produce a resilient immune system.

How does this health paradigm work? The use of very fine Japanese needles, PAINLESSLY inserted, frees the blockages that cause stagnation.

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Filed Under: Acupuncture, Allergies Tagged With: acupuncture, allergies

April 24, 2018 By Chris

Moxibustion (or Moxa)

Moxibustion or (Moxa)

I really enjoy using moxa in conjunction with acupuncture. Did you know that the characters in Chinese for acupuncture literally mean needle and fire? Fire here means moxibustion (moxa for short) the burning of the artemesia plant on or above the body and needle moxa, patients’ favorite, in which a compacted ball of moxa is burned on the handle of the needle. This provides a deep heat that patients love – great for boosting the adrenals when done on the low back.

Moxa has been scientifically proven to increase both red and white blood cell count, increase cellular immunity, as well as regulate blood sugar levels, a boon for diabetic patients. This pertains to direct moxa, when a “grain” of moxa is burned directly on the skin.

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Filed Under: Acupuncture, Blog, Moxa, Moxibustion Tagged With: acupuncture, moxa, moxibustion

January 9, 2018 By Chris La Rosa

Why I study the Classics, In Japanese

My teacher, Edward Obaidey, who has been practicing, writing a series of acupuncture books, and translating acupuncture texts, all while maintaining an extremely busy practice in Tokyo for the past 25 years, has been a great source of inspiration. He has instilled the “need” to study the major classics, to penetrate the essence of our art. The “need” was compulsory, this was a baptism by fire. I resisted and it was very difficult to grasp. Over time, my resistance faded and has morphed into a burning desire, pun intended! You see, out of 10,000 books extant about Chinese medicine, less than 1% have been translated into English. There are numerous texts that have been written and translated about this medicine but a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Literally speaking, Chinese and Japanese are logographic languages. Through these pictographs, meaning unfolds and speaks to us in a way that is greatly diminished when written in English. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Blog, Japanese Acupuncture

October 7, 2015 By Chris La Rosa

Digestive Issues Respond to Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Acupuncture for Insomnia

Both science and Chinese Medicine acknowledge the role of our G.I. system in maintaining our health. You might have experienced the phenomena of not falling ill from a meal, while others who ate the same food, fell victim to food poisoning, resulting in vomiting and/or diarrhea. Classical Chinese Medicine texts explain the above scenario by saying “those with deficiency will fall ill.” Therefore, the people who didn’t become sick are said to have robust Qi or strong immune systems. [Read more…]

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Japanese Acupuncture And Moxibustion For Cyclists and Runners With Knee Problems

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