Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress
The ACE program started by Nadine Burk Harris in 2019 has allowed medical practitioners to become more sensitive to toxic stress and its negative impact
Cultural competency and fluency
A recent article titled: “Cultural competency and patient engagement” was published in the provider bulletin of the Anthem BlueCross January 2024. The article raises the
Honor World Parkinson’s Day!
.I would like to share the story and the testimonial of one of my Parkinson patient. “I have the very good fortune to work with
Understanding Multiple Myeloma and how acupuncture can help with current medical treatments.
What is Multiple Myeloma? Bone Marrow is in the ribs, sternum, vertebrae, and pelvic bone. This substance is about 5% of our body mass and
Patient Centered Care
I was recently attending a seminar organized by the Veteran’s Affairs and the content was about providing a patient centered care to all. The seminar was
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a symptom present in many conditions such as diabetes type 2, degenerative disease, now long covid-19 syndrome and chemotherapy. Today, we would like
Long Covid-19 Symptoms.
At La Vie Acupuncture Clinic, for years, we treated patients with cold symptoms or the Flu but it all stopped at the end of 2019.
Lingering Covid-19 Symptoms!
According to a US study nearly 1 in 5 adults who had covid-19 have lingering symptoms. The data was collected by the U.S. Census Bureau
PTSD: June is important month.
June is PTSD awareness Month: Yesterday, a young veteran came to our clinic with a 75% combined disability rating under the VA guidelines. The veteran
Parkinson’s Disease and Exercises.
Parkinson disease is a degenerative disease affecting the brain cells of a region called: Substance Nigra. The cells produce a neurotransmitter called dopamine. A lack
June is PTSD awareness month.
June is PTSD awareness (Post traumatic Stress Disorder). The campaign is mainly for our veterans however I would like to extend it to anyone who