Living Without Certainty
Chronic illness often means living without clear answers. This reflection explores what caring for another being taught me about uncertainty in healthcare, the difference between information and understanding, and why helping people orient themselves matters as much as diagnosis.
Living With Chronic Illness: When Health Becomes a Full-Time Job
Living with a chronic or life-limiting illness can feel relentless. Between symptoms, appointments, and side effects, there are no real days off. This article explores the hidden emotional load of long-term illness and how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help create calm, reduce fatigue, and ease the strain of daily management.
Facing Needle Fear: How Acupuncture Really Feels
Many people fear acupuncture needles, but the reality is very different. Acupuncture uses hair-fine needles to gently stimulate the nervous system, releasing natural stress-relievers and improving blood flow. It is safe, effective, and evidence-informed — helping reduce stress and pain so you feel better in yourself