Forsberg Acupuncture

"(Acupuncture) puts me in a state of tranquility and rejuvenates me. "
— Lynn H.

List of Article Topics
Introduction to Acupuncture
Benefits of Acupuncture
Chinese Herbs
Seasonal Reading
The Chinese Years
Additional Reading

Introduction to Acupuncture
What Is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is a natural therapy that dates back thousands of years...
What? You've Never Tried Acupuncture?Larry's First Experience
What the Heck Is Qi?...anybody who has ever tried acupuncture can tell you that they have felt their "qi".
Yin and Yang: A PrimerYin and yang are the symbols used to describe the fundamental duality of all life.
Digging the Well...preventative care is preferable to ameliorative care.
Seed or Soil?So, how do we help our immune system protect us...?
Acupuncture: Art or Science...research continues to confirm that acupuncture and Chinese medicine help people...
Pediatrics and Chinese MedicineAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), children are not just miniature adults.

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The Benefits of Acupuncture
Got Knee Pain? Try Acupuncture! DESCRIPTION If you have knee pain acupuncture may be able to help.
Are You Feeling Lucky?As cold and flu season approaches I want you to ask yourself, "Am I feeling lucky"?
Headaches...a recently published study found acupuncture to be a useful and cost effective treatment for chronic headaches and migraines.
How Do You Spell R–e–l–i–e–f?In Chinese medicine pain is considered a blockage or stagnation of energy in the body.
Practical Solutions for Sinus ConditionsIf you or someone you know is affected by seasonal sinus allergies, read on.
Flu Season: Is the Flu Shot Enough?Regardless of whether you decide to get the shot, there are a number of things I recommend to all of you.
Kicking Some Butt(s)Are you one of the 47 million Americans who smoke? Are you thinking about quitting? Help is on the way.
Acupuncture: A Senior MomentOne of the main lessons I have learned by working with seniors is that everyone has the ability to change their health for the better.
Stick it in Your EarAuricular (ear) acupuncture is one of the most recent developments in the field of Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture can Improve Women's HealthChinese medicine has always addressed the special needs women face throughout their lives.
What are your telomeres telling you?Telomeres are susceptible to inflammation in the body and free radical damage. Chinese medicine has a common sense approach to this problem...
The Nature of AddictionGetting a handle on addictive behavior requires a number of tools and I encourage all who struggle with any type of addiction to put together a "tool box" they can use when the urge starts.
Acupuncture: The Year in ReviewLet me offer a few examples of how acupuncture is making itself the "go to" therapy for a number of common ailments.
Try getting 'stuck' to get 'unstuck'.Are you one of the 20 percent of Americans living in chronic pain?
Endorphins are a Natural HighAcupuncture is a passive way to stimulate the body to release endorphins, which are stress and pain relieving chemicals.

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Chinese Herbs
Building a Chinese Herbal Medicine Kit, Part IGetting started with your own herbal medicine kit.
Building a Chinese Herbal Medicine Kit: Part III'd like to share several patent formulas that I recommend frequently for a number of common ailments.
Chlorella — Protecting Your Health for Pennies a DayWhat makes this single cell green algae so special?
All the Tea in China...the humble tea plant (camilia sinsencis) in its many forms has an impresive list of health–endowing qualities.
Ephedra: Blessing or Curse?Chinese herbalists have prescribed ephedra for thousands of years for patients with asthma.
Who Says Medicine has to Taste Bad?Good News from the Spice Cabinet
In Praise of the Neti PotWhen I have patients with sinus allergies the Neti pot is always one of the most important parts of the treatment plan I prescribe.

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Seasonal Reading
Spring Has SprungAccording to Chinese medicine, springtime is related to the element of wood.
Spring is in the Air…Achoo!Don't let allergic rhinitis spoil your springtime.
Summertime According to Chinese MedicineSummer is said to be associated with the element of fire...
Summer in the City...I love the summer in San Francisco, because it illustrates one of the most basic concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which is the idea of yin and yang.
Is It Summer Yet?...one of the best things about the Olympics this year was the great advertising Chinese medicine received courtesy of Michael Phelps and all those athletes with those strange round bruises on the bodies. This of course was due to cupping..
Vacations Are Yin; Work Is YangI wanted to share a few insights that were stimulated by being in the High Sierra.
Who's Got the Summertime Blues?According to Chinese medical philosophy, summer represents the zenith of the year.
Autumn...in this article I want to include a discussion of late summer along with autumn—the time when San Franciscans have their first real taste of summer.
WinterAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), winter has a number of very specific correlations that relate to our health.

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The Chinese Years
Year of the RatPersons born in the year of the Rat are said to have many wonderful qualities.
Oink, Oink! Happy Year of the Pig!According to the Chinese astrological calendar, Pigs are one of the most honorable and virtuous of the 12 signs.
Bow Wow! Happy Year of the Dog!Embodying the characteristics of its namesake this year should be one of honesty, compassion, reliability and justice.
Year of the MonkeyIt will be a good year for learning and advancement along with excitement and amusement.
Happy Year of the Sheep/Goat/Ram. Whatever you call it, it's not baaaaad!"Harmony and understanding, sympathy and trust abounding" are some of the hallmarks for the year of the gentle Sheep.
Happy Year of the Horse!The Horse personifies a sense of energy, vitality and freedom.
Happy Year of the RabbitBy all accounts the rabbit is one of the more peaceful and peace loving signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Happy Year of the DragonThe Dragon is one of the most auspicious signs in the Chinese horoscope and one that brings good luck.
Year of the TigerTiger years are noted for massive change.
Happy Year of the SnakeTraditionally, snake years are times of dramatic and historic developments.

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Additional Reading
Acupuncture & "Obama Care"While “Obama Care” has had its ups and downs in the media, the bottom line is that it is now the law of the land.
Food of the GodsChocolate has been called many things including "food of the gods".
"As You Sow...."We come from and return to the earth. And in between it's good to cultivate our connection with the earth.
Loose Your Bad CholesterolFlax seeds are high in fiber which is essential for healthy digestion and elimination and helps remove cholesterol from our body.
Health Info.Com...most Americans don't get adequate levels of vitamins and minerals from our diets and would benefit from taking a nutritional supplement daily.
How's Your Health Care?When it comes to the state of health care in the US how many of us can say we are better off?
The More Things Change...Even though acupuncture has been around for over 3,000 years it is constantly evolving and changing.
A Review of Lonny Shavelson's HookedI first met Lonny Shavelson when he came to the Target Cities "pre–treatment" program where I was one of the acupuncturists on staff...
Home Is Where the Heart Is...according to Doaist priest and Feng Shui master Jeffrey Yuen, the house we live in resembles in many ways the body we live in.
Acupuncture is like Yogurt (sort of)Ok, let me dial that back…Acupuncture is not a dairy product. But yogurt is famous for it's health–giving properties.
What's in your medicine cabinet?50 percent of all Americans are currently taking at least one pharmaceutical medication daily...if that many Americans used acupuncture daily how much healthier would we be as a nation?
The Qi of CarnavalI consider myself lucky to live in a place where I can "recharge my batteries" and add my Qi to the rich melting pot that is San Francisco.
Truth is hard to swallow in 'Food, Inc.'If you are going to see Food, Inc.—and I recommend you do—be prepared to have two common assumptions run headlong into each other.
Celebrate Chinese Medicine MonthHow we perceive health and healing has to do with the lenses specific to our history and culture.
February is for heart lovers.Let's look at a few things we can do to show our tickers some love.
Flu 2006So, does the flu vaccine offer any substantial protection? I have patients who swear by it. I have patients who swear at it.
Swine Flu: Don't Worry, Be Careful...your chances getting swine flu are a lot less than outliving your 401K.
Vote as if Your Life Depended On ItMore and more people are coming to see the need for a single–payer plan that will not only control the cost of healthcare but expand coverage to all Americans.
The Joys of GardeningMaybe we have a yard we tend, a lawn we mow or plants we keep in our homes that help us keep in touch with the earth.
Taking Time Out to Consider 'Man-o-pause'As men get older, there is a decline in the production of testosterone.

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Welcome to Forsberg Acupuncture

"(Acupuncture) puts me in a state of tranquility and rejuvenates me. "
— Lynn H.

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— Lynn H.