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Revolutionary Healing: The Untold Story of Acupuncture in Black History
When you think about the history of acupuncture, the Black Panther Party is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But actually, this revolutionary group played a key role in bringing acupuncture to the West, particularly in the realm of drug detox and addiction treatment. Who Are The Black Panthers? The Black Panther…
Read MoreLaura’s Guide To The Convoy Asian Cultural District
The Convoy Asian Cultural District, also known as Convoy Street, is one of my favorite neighborhoods in San Diego. It recently received official recognition from the city of San Diego as a hub of Asian culture. While it may not look like much – picture a bunch of strip malls in an industrial part of…
Read MorePodcast Interview With Shot & Chaser – How Does Acupuncture Work?
I was recently interviewed by Jon Devo of the Spot & Chaser podcast on Spotify, and had a great time sharing my knowledge of this ancient medicine. We talked about the origins of acupuncture, how it works, the risks and benefits of treatment, and why an acupuncture treatment is a little bit like a therapy…
Read MoreFrom Boring To Beautiful – Check Out This Thrifted Dining Table DIY Makeover
I bought this dining table four years ago from Loveseat Vintage, a used furniture store here in San Diego. I don’t know if the store is still around, but at the time it was my favorite place to shop for good quality, affordable vintage furniture. I purchased this lovely trestle dining table for only $174.…
Read MoreThe Incredible And Fascinating Story Of Nobel Prize Winner Youyou Tu
The more I learn about Chinese herbal medicine, the more I am blown away by all the amazing things it can do. Many people dismiss herbal medicine as weaker and less effective than Western drugs, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Chinese herbal medicine has been used effectively for thousands of years. It…
Read MoreLet’s Make San Diego The Most Bike-Friendly City In The World
San Diego’s Big Biking Problem Adam was recently quoted in a news piece on bike safety reported by NBC San Diego journalist Alexis Rivas. The story highlights the dangerous biking conditions in San Diego which have resulted in 14 cyclist deaths in the county this year. Among those killed include postal worker and beloved husband…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Change Of Plans – We Sold Gingerhawk
https://livetosustain.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cle_Elum_Cunningham_Long_6_4_21.mp4.mp4 Hey there. It’s been awhile since we updated you on Gingerhawk, the retreat property we’ve been building in Washington State. When we last left off in May, I shared that Adam and I were spending the summer in Washington to get Gingerhawk rental ready and running smoothly. We had a brand new logo, and…
Read MoreIntroducing Dr. Laura! It’s Official – I Am Now A Doctor Of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine
The Big News I have some exciting news to share! This past April I graduated from the doctorate program at Pacific College, and have earned the title of Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. I also recently passed my licensing exams and am officially licensed to practice acupuncture. I’m excited to begin my career as…
Read MoreCan Energy Medicine Help Heal Emotional Trauma?
Image via Lisa Oliva www.polaritytherapysandiego.com Have you ever heard of energy medicine? As a student of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I often see patients in our school clinic who are seeking relief from pain. This can range from joint pain to musculoskeletal injury, menstrual pain, low back pain and more. I’ve noticed, however, that very…
Read MoreHow Can Chinese Herbs Make You Healthier And Happier?
For the past four years, I’ve been studying to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Although I didn’t know much about herbs before starting this program, I was blown away by the power of Chinese herbal medicine. There are hundreds of different herbs that have been used effectively for thousands of years to…
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