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The Fundamentals:  Acupuncture

By Christina Kohler, L.Ac., M.S., Staff Acupuncturist

February 04, 2011 - 4:59PM

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that is based on the concept of 12 main energy channels running throughout the body, with each channel corresponding to its own internal organ such as the heart, kidney or liver. The actual energy that runs through these channels is called qi, pronounced “chee,” and is translated as the body’s vital life force. This energy is what keeps all bodily systems functioning properly. When there are blockages in these energetic pathways, the qi cannot flow properly, and it causes the internal organs to become sluggish or pain to result in that particular area.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Highlights Plantar Fasciitis

May 30, 2011 - 7:00PM

In the premiere episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Rachel, a former homecoming queen and Physical Education teacher, battles pain in her heel, experiencing a condition known as plantar fasciitis.