Listen, graduate medical education is serious business. After completing medical school, passing boards, and finishing residency or other post-grad education requirements to start a medical career, it’s easy to succumb to the temptation to sit on one’s laurels and breathe a sigh of relief to “never have to take that class again.” Legally, medical providersContinue reading “Why you should care about your Doctor’s Continuing Education”
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Is My Doctor Even Listening to Me?
Has this ever happened to you? You’re sitting at the doctors office and everyone is buzzing around you, barely making eye contact. The nicest person you interact with is the Medical Assistant who takes vitals and then tells you the doctor will be in shortly. The doctor eventually walks in, sits down at a keyboardContinue reading “Is My Doctor Even Listening to Me?”
Acupuncture for PCOS
Recently, I’ve had a number of discussions with folks who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) who are trying to navigate how to manage their condition. PCOS can present with a variety of symptoms and each person has their own mix of symptom presentation. That said, the treatment options within the Western MedicineContinue reading “Acupuncture for PCOS”
What Can Licensed Acupuncturists Do (in California)?
The state of California has deemed Licensed Acupuncturists Primary Care Providers. This means that you can see a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) without a referral from an MD or other provider. This is great news because it means you can find the right Acupuncturist for you and you are not limited to your Doctor or HealthContinue reading “What Can Licensed Acupuncturists Do (in California)?”
Ilana Harms Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, Inc 