Some of us know from an early age we are cut out for medicine. Others never saw it coming; life in its wily wisdom throws us a curve ball, or in this case a bicycle accident. Our guest in this episode sought out acupuncture for a debilitating injury and ended up in a 12 year…
Orthopedic acupuncture • EAP062
Acupuncture is well known in the Western world for its effectiveness in treating pain. In this episode we take a multilayered look at orthopedic acupuncture. While acupuncture is often considered to be an “energetic” medicine, our guest today takes us deep into the structural, neurological, chemical and functional aspects of why things hurt and what…
Acupuncture in the Emergency Room • EAP055
We often hear about acupuncture being used as an “alternative” when conventional biomedicine has failed to bring relief or resolution to a problem. So it seems a bit counter-intuitive to think about acupuncture being used as part of first line care in an emergency room. And that is exactly where this episode’s guest practices— in…
Overnight treatment of back pain • EAP044
An overnight treatment for back pain? Yes. But, as with so much in life, it’s not a “one and done.” It is process. A slight shift in habit and practice that allows your body to unwind postural kinks and find a space of ease and comfort. And from that neutral place of comfort help to…
Auricular acupuncture • EAP043
We tend to associate acupuncture with China. But auricular therapy was first developed in France, and then wandered its way back to the Middle Kingdom. And yes, there is a story to be told there. Listen in to find out about why the ear is one of the most powerful and effective acupuncture microsystems. And…
Mindfulness in medicine • EAP036
We often imagine we want the latest in medicine’s technological innovation should we find ourselves or a loved one in the midst of illness and suffering. But there are moments when our most advanced technology, while it can save lives, can not reach into the spaces inhabited by human spirit. There is no pill or…
Reflections on pain • EAP032
Pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek out an acupuncturist. And while the results can at times be stunningly effective, there are also situations where the process of healing unfolds in a slower, or frustratingly stutter-step way. In this episode we explore the role of the nervous system and its role…
An anesthesiologist explores acupuncture • EAP025
This episode is one of a series that was recorded at the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture’s symposium in St. Louis, Missouri. In this interview we go behind the scenes in the hospital and see how Dr. Christopherson used acupuncture to help patients come out of anesthesia, treat a wide variety of pain and help…
Using acupuncture for physical rehabilitation and pain control • EAP023
This episode is one of a series that was recorded at the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture’s symposium in St. Louis, Missouri. In this interview we get into the details of how Dr. LeGlue uses acupuncture in his rehab clinic to help control patient’s pain, reduce the amount of pain medication they need and save…
