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Notes from Your Acupuncturist: Conversations on Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health

Alexa Bradley Hulsey, Licensed Acupuncturist

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Alexa Bradley Hulsey, Licensed Acupuncturist

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Notes from Your Acupuncturist: Conversations on Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health

Alexa Bradley Hulsey, Licensed Acupuncturist

Notes from Your Acupuncturist: Conversations on Acupuncture…

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Hey podcast listeners, I’m putting an indefinite pause on Notes from Your Acupuncturist. This quick episode talks about why, or you can read the written update on Substack here. Thank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you would li
Patients have been asking my opinion on acupressure mats for years. I finally got tired of saying, “I don’t really know,” so I decided to try one out for myself.If you don’t know what an acupressure mat is…picture a thin rectangular mat, like t
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult and confusing phase of life, wishing you had a guide—someone to sit you down, pour you a cup of tea, help you make sense of it all and show you the way forward?If you’re navigating perimenopause or me
“I have recognized myself—as a professional, as a parent, as a partner—that the better I take care of myself, the more I can be present and connected to those that I care about.” -Jason Moskovitz, L.Ac.One of the things I love about doing this
In recent weeks a news story has been making the rounds about a woman who suffered a double pneumothorax as a result of an acupuncture treatment. A pneumothorax is just a fancy way of saying a collapsed lung, and although it’s exceeding rare fo
Have you ever had more insomnia during a full moon? Have you ever felt more introspective or melancholy during a new moon? Have you ever wondered if the pull of the moon might be affecting your physical body, your emotional state, and your life
“China has had many epidemics over its thousands of years of existence, so Chinese Medicine developed an exquisitely complex and sophisticated understanding of disease, especially epidemics and infectious disease.” -Luriko Ozeki, L.Ac.Licensed
When 李道玲 Camellia Dao-Ling McDermott Lee contacted me about coming on the podcast as a guest, I knew that theirs was a perspective I wanted to hear and share. As a biracial member of the Asian diaspora, and a fifth-generation Taiwanese healer,
No, acupuncture is not “just a placebo.” Let’s talk about why.I can’t tell you how many times I and every other acupuncturist I know has been asked, “Isn’t acupuncture just a placebo??” Usually it’s by someone who’s keen to dismiss the legitima
Chinese Medicine history, philosophy, and practical advice…all in one episode!What happens when you blend ancient wisdom with modern understanding? Jeffrey Schiffinelli, licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine, provides an e
You know an herbal supplement is having a moment when it’s mentioned in a New York Times headline. I’m not on TikTok, so I had no idea berberine was a rising social media star until the attention-grabbing NYT headline landed in my inbox, asking
At every stage of pregnancy, acupuncture benefits parents and babies, and offers natural, drug-free relief from common ailments in pregnancy.Back in episode 11, Jerusha DeGroote Stephens and I talked about the benefits of Chinese Medicine for i
Meridians. They’re where the qi flows, where the acupoints are located, and what we tap into with acupuncture needles… But like, what ARE they?Acupuncturists tend to use analogies to describe meridians. Meridians are like blood vessels, but the
Recently my daily Google news alert for acupuncture has been blowing up with headlines about new research showing that acupuncture may help you lose weight. Can it really? Today’s episode of the podcast takes a closer look.A press release by re
Can acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and simple self-care techniques can help you prevent, manage and even eliminate pain? Yes!Albert Vaca and I met literally on the first day of acupuncture school. We started as part of a small cohor
Last episode was all about science! This one not so much.You might recall that last episode of the podcast explored the science of how acupuncture works. Research articles were cited, physiological processes were discussed, long words were used
Today on the podcast I’m answering another frequently asked question about acupuncture: How does it work? Now, I love talking about qi and meridians and Chinese Medicine theory, but today’s show is all about exploring the science of acupuncture
“After my first IVF patient got pregnant, I was so inspired by helping people grow their families. I was like, this feels like I’m really helping people, in a way that’s beyond placebo, beyond pain. It’s a continuation. It’s a legacy for this f
Lots of good advice in today’s episode…courtesy of YOU!Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comRecently I posted a question to my readers and listeners on Substack and social media: what health advice woul
Can acupuncture help you love yourself more fully? For Dr. Natalie Kilheeney, the answer is a resounding yes.Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comDr. Natalie Kilheeney radiates positivity. She’s an acup
It’s the most frequently asked of all the frequently asked questions about acupuncture…is it painful?Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comToday’s episode of the podcast is a listener question episode, a
What’s a medical treatment for kids that’s safe, free from side effects, completely natural, and also remarkably effective? You guessed it…acupuncture.Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comToday on the p
Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comWhen Marc Ryan decided to specialize in working with people with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, little did he know that within just a few months, he himself would be diagn
Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.comThere’s no telling how many conversations Trey Brackman and I have had about acupuncture in the 10+ years we’ve been working together.Usually we’ll start by discussi
I’m always fascinated to learn about the many directions an acupuncture career can take. Isaac Haynes and I first met when we were both students at Yo San University in Los Angeles, when I was a senior intern and he was my observation partner.
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