Acupuncture Can Treat a Cold

Acupuncture Can Treat a Cold

While I know that it is still late summer outside, I am reminded that head & chest colds can come most any time of year.  I wanted to offer some quick tips on DIY Acupuncture for those beginning cold symptoms, as well as more information on how your neighborhood...
A Father’s Day Poem for My Dad

A Father’s Day Poem for My Dad

Pop, Dad, Father, Old Man. I’ve been the twinkle in his eye, The light in his world, And the pain in his side. Hanging onto his coattails, his shirt tails, Or his long extended hand, A hand that has raised me up and supported me high, And has slapped me down. I...

An Acupuncturist’s Take on Redemption

This Easter, I’m remembering an old patient/mentor.   Mr. Sanders was a gentle, compassionate sage of a man. He religiously attended the 12-Step meetings and community acupuncture sessions at the rehab clinic where I first cut my teeth as an acupuncturist. He was...
The Power and Courage of Winter

The Power and Courage of Winter

I couldn’t let that last blog entry stand as my last statement on Winter 2014. I’ve been meaning to come back to music describing the seasons anyway. So why not end winter with some Miles Davis? The quiet of winter does not have to be as terrifying as I so eloquently...
F-ing February

F-ing February

 I hate February. OK, I don’t really “HATE” February. My Birthday’s in the month. So’s my sister’s and I’m grateful that both of us are alive. It’s Black History Month, about which I still gain a sense of pride. And...
Our Favorite Winter Health Foods

Our Favorite Winter Health Foods

Our Favorite Winter Health Foods We’ve got a 2 and 4 year old at home so we’ve been averaging a cold a month in the Turner household for the past few years! Here are some of our favorite options for supporting our immune systems and reducing sick time....

An Acupuncturist’s Take on Trauma and Tragedy

Yesterday, three people were killed and five injured in a shooting at the Howard County Mall, about 4 miles from our house. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and the victims’ families, as well as the alleged gunman and his family. I offer my Love...
An Acupuncturist Remembers Nelson Mandela

An Acupuncturist Remembers Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Born July 18,1918 – Passed December 5, 2013. I am really really sad right now. Even though I wrote a blog just a couple months ago speaking of the remorse that I would feel upon Mandela’s death, I had no idea that I would be this...