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A Newspaper Article to Entice You! by Tamara Z. Posted May 09 08 11:33am Forum: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine The following article about acupuncture was on the cover of The Chicago Tribune's free daily newspaper, The Red Eye: By Leonor VivancoRedEyePublished February 18 2008 Nearly two years ago, Christopher Andrew was a mess. His life was filled with drama?a broken engagement and money worries?which caused him to have trouble sleeping. When Andrew, no... Read on »

Managing Emotional Stress with Acupuncture by Tamara Z. Posted Apr 15 08 1:11pm

3 Comments Forum: Blog Posts in Stress Relief A 53-year-old man comes to me with low back pain. A 35-year-old woman presents with painful menstrual cramps and blinding headaches. And a 17-year-old boy comes in with stomach cramps and anxiety. What do they all have in common? Their symptoms were brought on by emotional stress. Always in Chinese Medicine we are getting to the root of the... Read on »

What are you looking at? by Tamara Z. Posted Apr 15 08 1:09pm Forum: Questions & Answers in Complementary & Alternative Medicine At each acupuncture session I ask to see the patient's tongue. You may be wondering why. Let me tell you. We (acupuncturists/practitioners of Chinese medicine) look at the tongue to get an idea of a person's general constitution on that day. Remember that the body is constantly striving for the dynamic steady state of homeostasis so the tongu... Read on »

Vegan cooking classes in Los Angeles by Tamara Z. Posted Apr 06 08 9:56pm Forum: Blog Posts in Vegan Does anyone know of some good vegan cooking classes in Los Angeles? I would love to find some. Thank you. Read on »

Book Recommendation by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 28 08 10:59am Forum: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating I just finished an incredible and informative book about the state of the standard American diet. It is called "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto" by Michael Pollan. The book is easy to follow. Pollan has a way of making fact after fact interesting. He is also the author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma."I think I was most drawn to this bo... Read on »

Agave Nectar by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 27 08 10:52am Forum: Blog Posts in Vegan If you're looking for a vegan alternative to honey, try agave nectar. Agave nectar is from the pulp of the agave cactus plant. And, FINALLY, Trader Joe's is carrying it. In the not-too-distant past, it was difficult to find vegan staples at Trader Joe's but they're coming around. It's about time.Thanks for reading.Tamara ZumMallen Read on »

Acupuncture and the Expectant Mother by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 26 08 11:30am Forum: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine I have treated many expectant mothers for the discomforts that come along with pregnancy. Some of these cases have included: back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, morning sickness and sleeplessness. Acupuncture is safe and effective for all of the above. The degree to which each woman heals differs from case to case.The one concern t... Read on »

One Acupuncture Point For Stress by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 24 08 11:32am Forum: Blog Posts in Stress Relief There are quick and efficient ways to manage stress with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. I see patients everyday for stress and stress-related conditions. Treatment requires several acupuncture sessions, breathing exercises and participation outside of the office. I instruct patients to administer acupressure on their own time with just one... Read on »

Let's Talk About Back Pain Again by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 21 08 11:44am Forum: Blog Posts in General Medicine On February 7, I wrote my first entry about back pain. I promised to revisit this topic often as acupuncture for back pain is of great interest to the general public. (Thank you to everyone who emailed questions.) Last time I talked about sciatica. This time I wish to address lumbago, or general low back pain and stiffness.Everyone gets back... Read on »

Shoulder Sprain by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 20 08 11:15am Forum: Blog Posts in General Medicine Shoulder pain is another topic I could address with numerous entries. Today I'll write about shoulder pain that originates from the back side of the body. This type of shoulder pain is usually one-sided and is located at the highest part of the shoulder. This type of injury probably happened with repetitive motion and gives the patient the ur... Read on »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 19 08 4:22pm Forum: Blog Posts in General Medicine The carpal tunnel is a tunnel-like hole formed at the center of the wrist by the eight short wrist (carpal) bones and one horizontal ligament. Through this tunnel passes the median nerve as well as the tendons that move the fingers and thumb.Carpal tunnel syndrome can have an insidious onset with repetitive motion. It can feel like pins and ne... Read on »

Six Needles For Sinus Trouble by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 19 08 4:21pm

1 Comments Forum: Blog Posts in Complementary & Alternative Medicine I have seen quite a few sinus flare-ups recently in my practice. The winds have kicked up in Los Angeles again and with this comes the discomfort of sinus troubles and allergies. Some patients present with headache while others simply wish to drain their sinuses. For the unfortunate few, it is both. I have a six needle treatment that seems t... Read on »

Superfood by Tamara Z. Posted Mar 18 08 10:12am Forum: Blog Posts in Vegetarian Quinoa is a fantastic vegetarian protein option. This is a quick, easy read about this simple-to-prepare and superbly nutritious whole grain. Consider using quinoa in place of brown rice. I welcome your comments as well as recipe suggestions. Quinoa: The Top-Secret Superfood Packed with protein, loaded with fiber, and older than Peru... Read on »

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