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Rescue MI Nature Now is a nonprofit organization that develops ways to create green space in Detroit and provides nature-based education programs. They are also installing bee hives in green spaces to spread awareness about the importance of pollinators to our environment. Urban Acupuncture is a collaborative project with the University of Michigan that redesigns neighborhood alleys to increase resilience, social equity, and biodiversity. Brodrick Wilkes is his director and treasurer of programs for this organization.What is urban acupuncture?Urban acupuncture is an approach to urban design that involves delivering small-scale, community-led interventions in specific areas of a city. These interventions,…
QUEENS, N.Y. — A woman nearly died from a collapsed lung after sloppy treatment by an unlicensed acupuncturist in Queens, prosecutors said.Authorities said the acupuncturist, Yong De Lin, 66, of Flushing, appeared in court Monday for arraignment on assault and manslaughter charges.The criminal charges against Lin came after a 63-year-old Flushing woman nearly died after receiving acupuncture treatment from Lin in 2022, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.”As alleged, the defendant was not licensed, never even applied for a license, and nearly killed a patient,” Katz said in a statement.”We call on other victims to come forward.”According to prosecutors,…
While I’m not scared of needles themselves. The idea of putting 50 stitches in your face sounds like something out of a horror movie, in theory. But in fact, this (almost painless) process is an example of cosmetic acupuncture, one of the earliest practices of ancient Chinese medicine, with historical records dating back 5,000 years. “Over time, Chinese medicine has developed to be able to treat all kinds of illnesses, from cholera to skin diseases,” says Sandra Chiu, acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner at MSTCM in Los Angeles. he explains. “Acupuncture works on our vital organ energy system…
A young woman developed lead poisoning after taking Ayurvedic medicines for more than a year and initially presented with nonspecific symptoms such as abdominal pain and anemia. Investigations following her diagnosis revealed that hundreds of tablets containing high levels of lead had been seized from an Ayurvedic clinic, prompting a public advisory from health authorities.Recent papers published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead poisoning in a young woman from an Ayurvedic drug and the complexity of diagnosing a rare condition.”Given that lead toxicity is rare and its symptoms are non-specific, patients are often seen by…
inflammation It can heal or harm. A core component of the immune system and essential for recovery from injury and infection, too much can cause diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, and other serious illnesses.”We need to fine-tune inflammation,” says Kiuf Ma, a professor of neurobiology at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He and a team of HMS neuroscientists, along with collaborators in Houston and China, recently demonstrated one such method: acupuncture.During animal studies, researchers discovered that acupuncture activates different neural pathways that suppress or promote inflammation, depending on where, when, and how it is used. Their research revealed…
At Surya Spa, Martha Soffer first sits clients down, takes their pulse, and checks their tongues. It’s quiet as you sit still in silence, waiting for her words. She takes notes, asks questions, and deciphers your body’s needs to guide you on your path. And then the magic happens. The magic here is immersing yourself in Ayurveda to better listen to and care for your mind and body. A holistic approach to mental and physical health, this practice is an ancient Indian medical system for treating illness. Sofa has been offering Ayurveda in Los Angeles for decades, making a name…
I’m in a stressful season of my life—and I’m sure I’m not alone. I’m in the midst of studying for my board licensing exam, working on a large personal writing project, and navigating an overall constriction of my time, resulting in some pretty substantial stress. I also have a guilty pleasure that I’m ashamed of: I’m a doom-scroller, especially before bed. Rather than avoiding blue light, turning off the television, and cracking a book, I open my phone and scroll through Pinterest, various news outlets, Reddit—whatever I can get my hands on. While I prescribe mindfulness and sleep hygiene recommendations…
I wrap my afghans around my shoulders, fold them in a mix of creams, purples, and roses and place them at the foot of my bed or place them in wicker baskets as decorative pieces. it doesn’t matter. A flood of memories washes over me. This faded knitting was made by someone who has touched me but has yet to see the fruits of their labor. It was enough for her to know that she had made something special for her parents’ golden wedding anniversary, and in turn for me, that would make her so happy. I am remembering a…
I’d always heard about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, but I wanted to experience them for myself. However, my previous attempts at practicing meditation and mindfulness had never quite worked. I always felt a bit too restless to sit down and practice. But the wellness app Breethe stood out to me. I loved it because Breethe seemed so much more real, human, and approachable than other meditation and mindfulness apps I’d tried, like Calm and Headspace. I’ve been using Breethe for over a month, with a particular focus on meditation and mindfulness (it also offers sleep exercises). I try…
Two weeks into Ted Kaptchuk’s first randomized clinical drug trial, nearly a third of his 270 subjects complained of awful side effects. All the patients had joined the study hoping to alleviate severe arm pain: carpal tunnel, tendinitis, chronic pain in the elbow, shoulder, wrist. In one part of the study, half the subjects received pain-reducing pills; the others were offered acupuncture treatments. And in both cases, people began to call in, saying they couldn’t get out of bed. The pills were making them sluggish, the needles caused swelling and redness; some patients’ pain ballooned to nightmarish levels. “The side…