Coping with Marin’s Wildfire Smoke in a Pandemic
Many of the usual recommendations for wildfire smoke are in conflict with the advice being given to contain the current viral pandemic. It can be confusing! One thing certain is that lung health [...]
Yes, San Rafael’s Pure Joy Acupuncture is Open
At the end of April, Governor Newsom declared acupuncturists to be essential workers. Unless Marin County places restrictions on acupuncturists, as they did in the original Shelter-in-Place [...]
Socially Distanced Treatment Options
As I’ve begun reaching out to my regular patients, I’m finding that most of you are like me—still strictly socially distancing. Thank you for taking coronavirus seriously and doing [...]
Socially Distanced Social Justice Options in Marin, the Bay Area and Online
As I’ve begun reaching out to my regular patients, I’m finding that most of you are like me—still strictly socially distancing. Thank you for taking coronavirus seriously and doing [...]
Changing Racial Inequality Starts Here in Marin
I would like to draw your attention to PLAY Marin, an African American-led nonprofit based in Marin City. While Marin has been Sheltering-in-Place the last three months, the organization has been [...]
The Chicken Noodle Soup of Chinese Medicine
Rice porridge, also known as jook or congee is the chicken noodle soup of Chinese medicine. The basic ingredients of rice, water, and broth can be combined with other ingredients to enhance [...]
Happy Lunar New Year!
When I lived in Taiwan, the country basically shut down for the two weeks that comprise Lunar New Year. It’s like if you lumped Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year into one long celebration. [...]
