Red Coral Acupuncture, March Newsletter, $29 Acupuncture Treatments

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The offer ends in one week, so purchase yours before its too late.  Vouchers may also be purchased as gifts for family members, friends, or co-workers whom you think would benefit from acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Offer for new patients, or gift to new patients only.

Treating Disorders of the Ear with Acupuncture

Recently in clinic, I've been treating quite a few patients whose chief complaint is related to the ear, due to various causes.

The most common symptoms that I've been treating with acupuncture and herbal medicine are tinnitus (ringing in the ear), blocked ears post-upper respiratory tract infection, fluid in the ear, loss of hearing, dizziness and vertigo.

Acute cases, typically respond quicker than diseases that have been around for quite some time.  There are some points in acupuncture, particularly, San Jiao 17 and a few others, which can influence the inner ear rather effectively.  A patient's physician may prescribe decongestants or antibiotics in case of infection, but these drugs often do not resolve the patients' symptoms.  Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may provide the relief a patient is looking for.

In chronic cases  as well, such as Meniere's disease, I've also found acupuncture to also be useful in managing patients' symptoms. Fullness in the ear, ear-ringing, pain, dizziness, and decreased hearing are effectively managed with Chinese medicine, minus the harsh side-effects that are present with drugs given to treat Meniere's such as Valium, Antivert, Prednisone, etc.

Mark's Cooking Corner: Tibetan Momos

Each month, I'd like to share a recipe I've tried with you.  

This month's recipe is for Tibetan momo's or dumplings.  These can be made with meat or vegetarian and a delicious food to make if having people over for dinner or a party.

The recipe for sha momos, momos with meat:

Filling: Chop these ingredients into small pieces: 2 onions, 2 inches of fresh ginger, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1/4 head of cabbage, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon 

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl thoroughly

Dough: Mix 3 cups of wheat flour and 1 cup of water.  Add flour or water until dough is smooth and no longer sticky.  Roll the dough out with a rolling pin as thinly as possible.  Cut the cough into round circles using an upside-down pint glass.

Place the round piece of dough in your left hand and place a tablespoon of meat in the center.  

Pinch the edges of the dough circle to the top.  Gently twist.

This recipe says to steam for 10 minutes, but most Tibetans steam them for about 20 minutes, which is what I do, for food safety.

I've adapted my recipe from this recipe found on Yowangdu, a Tibetan culture webpage which has some other great Tibetan recipes as well. Enjoy!