The yang wood Dragon year is right around the corner. Its fast and bold influence will affect us on both a personal and global level. The Dragon has an affinity for ambition and power. When unchecked, the wood phase for this year brings an intense desire to control the human experience. The Dragon and our world view: Individually, we may struggle with being swayed by polarized ... Read More
The Biggest Misconception About Meditation
One of the biggest misconceptions about meditation may surprise you. Do you think meditation is about calming the mind? If so, you might have tried meditation only to get frustrated quickly. Some have even felt more agitated while meditating. In my years of asking patients about their meditation challenges, I can say you're not alone. There are many benefits to a regular meditation ... Read More
Angry Teens, Gun Violence & Chinese Medicine
In this week's podcast of CNN's One Thing, gun violence among teens is explored along with the young lives who have been cut short by it. At one point, the parents of a son lost to gun violence ask what is making teens so angry. When interviewed, they posed the question: What is going through their heads that makes anger an appropriate response? Despite being over 2000 years old, Chinese ... Read More