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I have become increasingly convinced that one of the richest cognitive workouts you can do may involve a handful of dice, some graph paper, and pretending there are goblins on the other side of a door. That sounds ridiculous until you think about what is actually happening at the table. You are not just "playing a game." You are trying to figure out where you are, what you know, what you don't know, what the people around you know, what the creatures in front of you might wan

The 4 Rules for Lion’s Mane 1. White block for cutting fruiting ‘X’ 2. White mushroom for harvesting 3. High humidity without soaking 4. Cool fresh air without direct sun How do I know when to score the bag to allow fruiting? Score the bag when the block is fully colonized, meaning it looks solid white and the surface is densely covered with mycelium, with no large uncolonized patches left. This is because, once the block is fully colonized, the fungus h

"Hat man sein Warum des Lebens, so verträgt man sich fast mit jedem Wie" While reading Man’s Search for Meaning, a Nietzsche quote really hit home: “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” That idea is often applied to purpose in life. But I realized it holds just as true in patient care. In my own life. From childhood to young adult, I spent far too much time in pediatric wards with pneumonia, Lyme, and bone grafts. What made one day better than another wasn’t

Can't remember what Hubberman said about dopamine? Wondering why certain mood supplements and meds target serotonin? Look no further. Here's a short Cliff Notes version. Dopamine (DA): Motivation, Reward Prediction, Pursuit, and Craving/Reinforcement Learning Norepinephrine (NE) aka Adrenaline: Arousal, Agitation, Vigilance, Endurance, Stress Responsiveness, The Persistence to Pursue (linked with DA) Serotonin (5-HT): Gratitude, Satiety/Impulse Control, Mood Regulation, Statu

The Hidden Link Between Safety, Setting, and Better Neurological Outcomes Most people have a general idea of acupuncture. They imagine thin needles, a quiet room, a sense of relaxation. But when I talk about neurological acupuncture, I’m talking about something much more specific, much more precise, and far more powerful than most people realize. Neurological acupuncture is the application of acupuncture through the lens of modern neuroscience. It explains how needles influen

Introduction: Brain Fog, Flow, and Your Nervous System Brain fog feels, as some of my patients describe it, "like trying to read in a dim room" . The ideas are there, but they never quite come into focus. Another patient described it as, "swimming in split pea soup" , something is mentally weighing you down and slowing response on comprehension. For many people, that fog shows up after viral illness, chronic fatigue, neuroinflammatory conditions, or the hormonal shifts of per

Generate Alpha by Training Flow State Access Financial alpha is what happens when insight compounds faster than risk. Neural alpha is what happens when clarity compounds faster than noise. Train one - and you improve the other. ⚠️ Disclaimer Everyone’s neurochemistry and physiology are different. This stack is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a licensed health professional before starting any new supplement regimen - especial

It started with an odd question. As I finished up yet another ham-fisted youtube video shoot, (this was on Flow State and how it is enhanced by both acupuncture and facial acupressure) I got to thinking about the neurotransmitter, GABA. It's incredible and yet very resistant to being played around with for any length of time. There are very tight parameters allowed for the critical Excitatory/Inhibitory (E/I) balance. There are lots of mechanisms which kick in to keep this ba

The neuroscience behind how acupuncture facilitates and lengthens Flow State, using my 4 Neuro Pathways outlined in my upcoming book, Acupuncture Decoded . Part 1 – Accessible Entry: A Moment You’ve Felt There’s a moment—maybe while running, maybe mid-sentence in a discussion, or deep inside your creative work—when distractions vanish. Your focus locks in. Decisions flow before you even know you’ve made them. You are sure and solid. Time stretches and compresses like a trick

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This is Part 1 of an Ongoing Series. The Five Element Framework: A Lens for Cognitive Sustainability The Five Element System—comprising Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—provides a nuanced lens through which we can understand cognitive styles, emotional patterns, and energy regulation. Unlike standardized approaches, this framework recognizes that: Personalization Matters: Each individual has a dominant and subdominant element influencing how they think, feel, and respond

Whether I am treating patients in Bedford or Hanover, anxiety is permeating daily life. Anxiety and stress aren’t just “in your head” — they’re in your body’s wiring. Acupuncture works through three major neurological pathways that rebalance the nervous system, regulate stress hormones, and restore the brain chemistry that keeps you steady under pressure.

Henning’s six primary odor categories depicted as a prism (Flowery, Fruity, Spicy, Resinous, Burnt, and Putrid) Humans have long embraced aromatic oils for healing and enhancing mood. In 1916, German psychologist Hans Henning proposed a systematic framework for scents. He introduced the “Odor Prism,” which identifies six primary odor categories: Flowery, Fruity (Ethereal), Spicy, Resinous, Burnt, and Putrid. The Essence of Aromatherapy Modern olfactory training and therapy of

Go to bed late and rise early. Do not mind the long days.* Let your mind have no anger. Stimulate the beauty and growth. Let the qi flow outward, as if what you loved were beyond. Su Wen, Chapter 2 (2nd Century BCE) Drawing from centuries of lived experience, combined with my own clinical observations, let’s unpack this wisdom. I want to share actionable, time-tested lifestyle micro-adjustments that will help you not only handle the heat but thrive in it. This way, you c

Lion's Mane Fruiting Block The molecular evidence is compelling: Lion’s Mane contains bioactive compounds that stimulate NGF/BDNF, promote neurite outgrowth, and exert neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti‑inflammatory effects in vitro and in animal disease models. Human RCTs support cognitive and mood benefits, though larger trials are needed. Rather than focus on certain conditions and then find evidence to support those claims, as so many articles do, I will let the stron

Vagus nerve inflammation is a key factor in POTS Since 2020, the number of people with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) has more than doubled. This complex syndrome is marked by a rapid heart rate when standing up but also includes such symptoms as anxiety, light headedness, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, migraines, and problems with blood circulation in the arms and legs. An excellent international advocacy and informational organization, Dysautonomia Internat

Recently, a patient of mine who had extensive heart surgery and was receiving acupuncture treatment in their home was feeling so good he over-extended himself and took a step back in their recovery. After assessing that this was a minor and common inflammatory flair-up causing a slight regression, I assured him that this was a 'two-steps-forward-one step-back' type of situation and that by paying closer attention to his body’s signals moving forward, he could remain on track

I was asked by a patient I have seen for over 20 years, if I had some health advice they could give to their son who was not doing well,...