What is the alpha gal allergy? The term alpha gal is an abbreviation for the sugar galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose. This sugar resides in mammals that walk on four legs, like cows and pigs. It is not found in humans, apes, or monkeys. When a tick bites a mammal such as a cow, the tick carries the alpha […]
January 1, 2022

What are ear seeds? Usually when I mention ear seeds to my patients for the first time, I get a surprised, “What did you say?” type of response. They’re not sure if they heard me correctly. Did I really just suggest putting a seed in their ear? I explain that what I am referring to […]
August 1, 2020

PTSD treatment with acupuncture and ear seeds Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a condition that can occur after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Triggers can cause the event to be relived. This can create intense emotional and / or physical reactions that can be debilitating. Many people who have PTSD experience […]
April 2, 2020

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