This week's acupuncture-blog entry is only tangentially acupuncture-related. I want to highly recommend a book that was written by Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist right here in NYC. His "Shadows On The Path" is quick read but packed full of insights - on the places where psychology, spirituality and health intersect. These insights are informed by Abdi's own path of personal growth which includes recovery from addiction, as well as by his 20 years of experience as a practitioner. Enjoy!
The most interesting acupuncture news this month comes out of Austin Texas, where a blind woman is petitioning the state for the second time, to allow her to practice acupuncture. While there are no laws prohibiting this practice, the board of examiners is concerned about safety issues. I'm definitely pro-blindacupuncture - she could treat me anytime! If she has the smarts to get a master's degree and the gumption to lobby for her rights, she can probably give a good acupuncture treatment.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/5504805.html