Calming the Mind: Three-Point Combinations for Anxiety and Insomnia

Anxiety and insomnia are extremely common patient presentations encountered in the clinic – undoubtedly even more so in today's challenging times. Often these patients are also apprehensive or sensitive to needling sensation; or blatantly afraid of acupuncture needles in general.In my new article for Acupuncture Today, I discuss three of my favorite acupoint prescriptions that …

Looking Inside for Solutions – Craig Williams, LAc in conversation with Jennifer Galardi (Sneak Preview)

I had a wonderful time speaking with Jennifer Galardi on her new podcast connECtion! We discussed tantra, health, behavior change and many other topics.Here is a sneak preview of our wide ranging conversation: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ztsLrs_xwGY Podcast coming soon!

After the Storm: Herbal Medicine for Post-Viral-Infection Respiratory Symptoms

During the cold and flu season it is not uncommon to hear of clinicians prescribing such patent remedies as Gan Mao Ling, Yin Chiao Jie Du Pian, or Ge Gen Wan for acute presentations of the predictable symptoms of early-stage viral infection. The patient's initial symptoms often may resolve or lessen; so rather than resting adequately, the …

Calming the Storms: Point Combinations for Our Stressful Times

During troubled and turbulent times, it is not uncommon for acupuncturists to have patients enter the clinic presenting with issues such as depression and anxiety. In this installment, let's cover two acupuncture points often overlooked when dealing with issues such as emotional disturbance, life stress, anxiety and depression; and discuss some unique ways to use …

The Most Important Patient Conversation This Holiday Season – Mindful Eating

I have a new article in Acupuncture Today addressing one of the most important topics of the holiday season, mindful eating. While herbal medicine and acupuncture are the tools practitioners use to help assist patients, we must remember it is just as important to discuss mindset with the patient. This is extremely important when discussing …

Cold and Flu Season Wellness – Ayurvedic, TCM and Functional Medicine Webinar

I'm excited to announce that I will be offering another webinar with Dr. Christie Smirl from Healthier Vibrations! This course will teach multidisciplinary approaches to navigate the cold and flu season for optimal wellness through Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine. This is an excellent webinar for health care professionals and individuals.  Join the …

Clearing Up the Cortisol Confusion

One of the most common questions I hear in the clinic is the following: "Is cortisol causing all of my health issues?" I get this question at least once a week, with patients connecting cortisol to everything from weight loss and insomnia, to blood-sugar issues, fatigue and depression, to name just a few. CLICK HERE …

Summer Solutions: Managing Heat

"This sweat has two sources: one comes from the blood that suffuses the hot flesh, the fluid in this blood transforms and becomes sweat, which is the sweat of the surface; the other comes from the Yang Ming Wei-Fu (Stomach), and this is the sweat of the water-fluid (shui-yei)." — Qing Dynasty physician Zhang Zhi-Cong, Lu …

Formulas for Sleep and Vitality

Craig Williams, Lac new article for Acupuncture Today is now available: “The restorative role of sleep in health and vitality is one of the most important concepts for clinicians to consider when examining and treating patients. This critical aspect of health must also be introduced and explained in detail to patients, with clinicians not simply …

Healing Digestion – Ayurvedic, TCM & Functional Nutrition as Tools for Transformation | Online Training Series

I’m very excited to announce that Dr. Christie Smirl and I are preparing another incredible four week online training series coming up at the end of April! Join Dr. Christie Smirl of Healthier Vibrations and I starting April 30th as we cover Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Functional Medicine approaches to healing and balancing the digestive system! …