Month: August 2017

  • What is Moxibustion Good for?

    What is Moxibustion Good for?

    Benefits of moxibustion It is inspiring that more people are aware of moxibustion nowadays.  However, most of them need to know there are two different types: direct and indirect.  I will not talk about indirect moxibustion since I specialize in direct scarring moxibustion alone. Scarring moxibustion has a more extended history than acupuncture and indirect…

  • Burning hands

    Burning hands

    Burning hands When you have burning hot sensation in your hands like they are on fire, it can disturb your sleep, which may lead to lack of energy the next day.  When you google it, there are many people that ask questions about burning hands.  Some websites list up to 22 causes, among which there…

  • Stabbing chest pain and blue hands

    Stabbing chest pain and blue hands

    Stabbing chest pain and blue hands If your patient has stabbing chest pain while the hands become blue, you may want to refer the patient to the ER.  Huh Im, a Korean doctor in the 1600s wrote his prescription in his book.  Apply 7 moxa cones at the below acupuncture points for stabbing chest pain…

  • Journey 

    Journey 

    We are all nearing the end of our journey slowly while we live our daily lives.  It suddenly came to my mind how we should leave the planet well with no pain, and with love and gratitude.   Many people live longer lives, compared with those who lived a hundred years ago. However, it seems…

  • Treating sleep paralysis with acupuncture points

    Treating sleep paralysis with acupuncture points

    Sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. We often think of good sleep as a way to feel rested and ready for the day, but it’s also been shown to be one of the three factors that lead to longevity. Sleep paralysis may need immediate treatments.

  • Chilled to the bones

    Chilled to the bones

    Chilled to the bones It is not difficult to see people around you complaining of chilly achy bones, even when they are wearing thick underwear.  The chilly achy feeling emanates from deep inside the bones.  The complaints never improve even in the summer. Huh Im recommends acupuncture points for feeling chilled to the bones: BL…