We often imagine we want the latest in medicine’s technological innovation should we find ourselves or a loved one in the midst of illness and suffering. But there are moments when our most advanced technology, while it can save lives, can not reach into the spaces inhabited by human spirit. There is no pill or…
Acupuncture at the end of life • EAP034
We are all are touched by death. Many of us know something about it. Few of us understand the process. And while the tools of modern medicine often accompany the dying, death is not a medical condition. Our guest in this episode is a country doctor and long-time practicing acupuncturist. He did not set out…
Acupuncture in Hospice and Palliative Care • EAP019
“Everyone lives differently and everyone dies differently.” Our guest today is no stranger to death as she has worked with people from the ICU to the hospice bed. In this show we meander through how the profoundly quieting effect of acupuncture can help those who are transitioning out of this world. This show will not…