Image by Leah Fehres As acupuncturists we have a wide range of tools at our disposal to aid in improving our treatment outcomes. Aside from the iconic acupuncture needle, moxibustion could be considered the philosophical Yang to the steel needle Yin of the craft. Its pungent smokey presence in our clinics speaks of ancient times when masters of the past would cure the ills of the sick and purge the prone of demonic possession (1:5). While moxa is traditionally made from ferme

There is plenty of talk about how acupuncture can provide pain relief, but just how effective is it?

Acupuncture is one of the most popular alternative methods applied in Western medical practice...