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The NADA ear protocol was developed in the 1970s to help the community around the borough of the Bronx, in New York City. Lincoln Hospital had a detox unit devoted to helping people break free from drug addiction, using this simple holistic treatment. The procedure was developed over time by Michael Smith, MD, LAc. His work was based on the research of the Chinese neurosurgeon H.L. Wen. What he developed was a protocol using specific acupuncture points on the ears that c

I was talking with one of my clients recently. She’s a senior citizen, in her 70’s. Most of her life was in pretty good health, but she was remarking how recently she’s been developing all these health issues. It’s seemingly endless that every visit to a doctor for one thing, she inevitably finds out about some other thing that needs attention. This usually results in yet another medication on top of a whole slew of others. Or in some cases, that she may need surgery. G

In general, many things can be treated with acupuncture, and most practitioners will pick a few that they specialize in. Number one on the list, simply because it’s what most people seek treatment for, would have to be pain. Follow that with issues related to stress and anxiety, like mood, energy, sleep, headaches, digestion, and overall wellness. Pain comes in many flavors Most clients start getting acupuncture for pain. It’s only after seeing it work effectively that the

I'm going to try something new this week. I'm going through an anonymous case study. This should help illustrate a little bit about how an acupuncturist decides to treat a patient. Also what a patient can expect from a successful acupuncture course of treatment. If this goes well, I will do more of these in the future. Presentation of Chief Complaints Anne is Female, age 44. She is married with a teenage daughter. She is also a small business owner, which is rewarding b