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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 6:50 AM
I am a member of an acupuncture message board, and yesterday I received an email that caught my attention. I only wish that I had saved it to cut and paste here, because it was funnier coming from the source. Alas, you will have to settle for my summary of said email. A fellow acupuncturist wrote about a 58 year old woman had come into her office with complaints of anxiety and occasional constipation. This woman had a rather quiet and timid nature, and seemed uncomfortable at first meeting. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 7:25 AM
Whenever I go to a bar...um, I mean, book club meeting...I am inevitably asked what I do, and I am then barraged with questions about acupuncture. And honestly, I don't mind. (Unless it gets in the way of my drinking...I mean, reading). People are naturally curious about acupuncture. It is a mystery even tome sometimes, and I spent four years studying it in grad school. I can only imagine how exotic it must seem to those who have no experience with it! |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:32 AM
A few years ago (or maybe it was more recently-I may or may not have changed the time sequence to protect the not-so-innocent), I treated a cranky bastard. He came in full of questions-not the type of questions that revealed an interest in Chinese medicine, but snarky ones which suggested that I was an untrustworthy soul. He clearly didn't believe in this acupuncture crap, yet someone had given him a gift certificate, and he didn't want to waste it. I am one of the most mellow, calm people you will ever meet, but he was seriously testing my patience. |
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Patti Woods-LaVoie: Posted on Monday, September 26, 2011 7:24 AM
A little over ten years ago, I found myself with a juicy prospect for a job. A national health magazine was looking for a senior editor and I managed to score an interview. I felt confident enough in my editorial skills, but there was a whole different element that was making me nervous. I was afraid these people would see right through me, that they’d know instantly that I wasn’t exactly the poster child for healthful living. Sure, I went to the gym on a regular basis and ate organic as much as possible. |
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Neil Clayman: Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:44 AM
I once went to the Playboy mansion and while there were some really attractive women, there were some that looked really beat-up and they were relatively young( 28-38) but with drinking and drugs, you will look much older and “haggard”. The face would give it away every time. True, you cannot always predict what life throws at you, but the more serene you are, the happier you are with what you have( even if you don’t think it’s much), the better off you’ll be.
As I look around at most people, they do not age well. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Friday, September 23, 2011 7:17 AM
Is anyone interested in becoming a guest writer for this blog? I would love to have another voice,or multiple voices, write about anything from health to alternative medicine to...well, whatever. What creative soul would like to be first in line? |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2011 6:24 AM
Although I've never attempted motherhood, most of my friends have. Those in the know have filled my ears with bloodcurdling stories of pregnancy: constipation, uncontrollable nipple leakage, the pains and aches that come with gaining 30 pounds a week...it all sounds delightful, but I think I'll pass. Apparently, once the miseries of pregnancy are over, all of these memories are erased with one glimpse of that angelic face, since there are actually women out there who dare to have more than one child. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:33 AM
The change of seasons lead to changes in skin...and most of these changes are not for the better. The cold weather brings out the dryness in skin, and any change can lead to acne flareups. Most people don't view acupuncture as a remedy for skin conditions, but there are many reasons why you might want to introduce this medicine into your skin-care regimen:
- Acupuncture can nourish the fluids of the body, leading to smoother skin and a more "filled-out" appearance.
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:07 AM
Lately I've been getting lots of questions about insurance covering acupuncture treatments. At this point, I do not take insurance directly-although I do provide a superbill to clients upon request. This superbill is a form that clients can pass on to their insurance companies in the hope of being reimbursed. I am also in the process of becoming a member of the affinity program-this program allows patients whose insurance does not cover acupuncture to get a significant discount at my office. |
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Marisa Fanelli, M.Ac.: Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 10:41 AM
In many ways, I suppose I'm a fence-sitter. I'm the last person you would want to debate with about politics, religion, or parenting-I'm that person who always tends to take both sides of an argument. I have absolutely no problem with simply saying, "I don't know enough about this topic to argue about it," and leaving it at that. I feel no shame in admitting ignorance; it's better than arguing a point that makes no sense to me. People in my field tend to be passionate about a lot of topics. |
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