Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Changes at Jing
I am excited to announce a shift in clinical focus beginning December 2012. I was recently named the Louisville Veterans Administration Medical Center’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice in the Mental Health and Behavioral Science Services, and will be helping our heroes throughout the VA Hospital.
What this means for Jing is restructuring into a more focused practice. We now specialize solely in mind-body issues that can be treated with acupuncture, oriental medicine, psychotherapy, herbs, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and other integrative healing strategies. With an emphasis on pain management and emotional wellness, Jing will only accept new patients seeking treatment for mind-body conditions, and will continue to see established patients for any new or current health condition.
I am grateful to those of you who have entrusted me to facilitate health and healing over the years, and I remain committed to delivering premium integrative services through 2013 and beyond. Beginning December 3rd, 2012, I will be scaling back my clinical hours at Jing. Online appointment scheduling will continued to be offered through Genbook, and the tentative schedule through January 2013 will be Monday and Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.
I look forward to working with all of you through the holiday season and into the new year.
Best!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Gua Sha vs. Graston
The Acupuncture profession absoloutly allowed Gua Sha to be repackaged and reallocated to PTs and DCs. After reviewing extensive research and practice updates at the Pacific Symposium this weekend with Dr. Arya Nielsen, PhD, I realize I have been under-utilizing this powerful modality. Get ready!
Gua Sha vs. Graston: "Originality is nothing but judicious imitation . The most original writers and creators borrowed one from another." - Voltair...
Gua Sha vs. Graston: "Originality is nothing but judicious imitation . The most original writers and creators borrowed one from another." - Voltair...
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Acupressure for Cancer Treatment Support
While breast cancer awareness month may be over, the battle is not bound by dates on a calendar. Here is a small self-care primer I presented a few years ago on acupressure points to increase immunity and decrease side effects from treatment. Enjoy!
One DNP: My Mono-Credential Journey: APNA 26 Pre-Conference Presentation: Pushing the P...
One DNP: My Mono-Credential Journey: APNA 26 Pre-Conference Presentation: Pushing the P...: Pushing the Point: Integrating Acupressure and Oriental Medicine in Psychiatric Nursing Care.
Stay Tuned for the slide-share presentation.
Stay Tuned for the slide-share presentation.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
One DNP: My Mono-Credential Journey: Poster Preview: What Were We Tweeting?! The Social...
One DNP: My Mono-Credential Journey: Poster Preview: What Were We Tweeting?! The Social...: Though I have been advising senior leadership students on capstone posters for years, this is the first one I have personally presented.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Paleo, Primal, Caveman Nutrition Resources
Primal living is as old as dirt. There has been plenty of buzz on this style of nutrition which promotes eating local, whole foods that can be killed with a spear or picked out of the ground. Some of the lifestyle catch-phrases include:
"Eat Dirt"
"Live Long, Drop Dead"
"Eat like a predator, not like prey."
"Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food."
"Eat like a cow, look like a cow. Eat like a cougar, look like a cougar"
“Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.”
When someone asks us about optimal diet, particularly for allergies, autoimmune, and inflammatory pain disorders, this is our first go-to recommendation. As with any nutritional plan, it must be tailored to the individual based on age, gender, health status, and practicality. After reading dozens of books, websites, and research articles on the subject, here is a list of some of our favorite resources to get you started:
Paleo Magazine
PaleOMG
Robb Wolf
NomNom Paleo
"Eat Dirt"
"Live Long, Drop Dead"
"Eat like a predator, not like prey."
"Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food."
"Eat like a cow, look like a cow. Eat like a cougar, look like a cougar"
“Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.”
When someone asks us about optimal diet, particularly for allergies, autoimmune, and inflammatory pain disorders, this is our first go-to recommendation. As with any nutritional plan, it must be tailored to the individual based on age, gender, health status, and practicality. After reading dozens of books, websites, and research articles on the subject, here is a list of some of our favorite resources to get you started:
Paleo Magazine
PaleOMG
Robb Wolf
NomNom Paleo
Friday, August 31, 2012
Tis the (Ah-Choo!) Season
Practicing in the Ohio Valley means seasonal allergies are less a matter of "which season?" and more a matter of "when is it the worst?" As the first tastes of fall are upon us, now is an excellent time to preempt the effects of molds and weeds and enjoy the beauty of season with all of your sense intact!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Kundalini All Around
Some call it "Kunda-looney" yoga and I will admit, it is a bit hippy-dippy woo-woo for those used to gym workouts or other styles of hatha or hot yoga. However if you want a practice that is fun, uplifting, and integrates breath-and-body work without throwing your leg behind your head or holding a stretch for 5 minutes, this is a great style to experiment with.
While there are a number of DVDs on the market, I find Ana Brett the most approachable and dynamic. Though most of the practice requires keeping your eyes closed, her attire is minimal, allowing you to see exactly how the body should look. The poses are not acts of contortion, but the difficulty lies in having the breath coordinate as you move in and out of the postures. There are a fair amount of "oh-no" posts on the web about the so-called dangers of Kundalini Yoga, most of which are bunk. As with any physical program, get cleared before getting started.
The DVDs have matrix and mix options, so if you only have 10 minutes, you can get the most out of it. Each session starts with an opening chant that you can bypass if it is not your thing (give it a try!) and ends with a few minutes of relaxation followed by different meditation practices. Some of the most frequently recommended are Quick Fixes and House Call to address specific "brain and pain" conditions, and Fat Free which is a low-impact, yoga-inspired cardio workout that focuses on lymphatic and hormone regulation. There are over 20 to choose from, but these are our personal favorites:
While there are a number of DVDs on the market, I find Ana Brett the most approachable and dynamic. Though most of the practice requires keeping your eyes closed, her attire is minimal, allowing you to see exactly how the body should look. The poses are not acts of contortion, but the difficulty lies in having the breath coordinate as you move in and out of the postures. There are a fair amount of "oh-no" posts on the web about the so-called dangers of Kundalini Yoga, most of which are bunk. As with any physical program, get cleared before getting started.
The DVDs have matrix and mix options, so if you only have 10 minutes, you can get the most out of it. Each session starts with an opening chant that you can bypass if it is not your thing (give it a try!) and ends with a few minutes of relaxation followed by different meditation practices. Some of the most frequently recommended are Quick Fixes and House Call to address specific "brain and pain" conditions, and Fat Free which is a low-impact, yoga-inspired cardio workout that focuses on lymphatic and hormone regulation. There are over 20 to choose from, but these are our personal favorites:
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