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09/06/2026

Destany "Sky" Pete, a member of the Shoshone and Paiute Tribes from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, grew up hearing about toishabui, a traditional chokecherry pudding made with crushed chokecherry pits. After noticing rising health problems in her community alongside a decline in traditional diets, she decided to actually test whether the old recipe did what generations had believed.

Working with Dr. Ken Cornell, a biochemistry professor at Boise State University, Sky tested several versions of chokecherry against uterine sarcoma cancer cells in a lab dish. Only the authentic recipe made with the crushed pits worked. Within 24 hours, the cancer cells in that sample started dying.

Her project won First Grand Prize at the Elko County Science Fair in Nevada, beating out more than 440 other entries.

It's an early, single lab-dish result on one type of cancer cell, not proof the recipe treats cancer in real patients. But it's a genuine example of traditional knowledge holding up to real scientific testing, and Sky has said she plans to keep testing the recipe against other types of cancer cells going forward.

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07/11/2026

Tai chi is a great exercise for improving flexibility and balance. One of the key exercises practiced within the exercise focuses entirely on balance. Flexibility is an area that just increases naturally, with practice.

How can tai chi improve my balance? Will it help with my flexibility? Can tai chi help to improve my lower limb strength and reduce risk of falls?

06/03/2026

https://csjacupuncture.com/2012/acupuncture-for-asthma
You may recognize seeing an individual with an inhaler when the wheezing becomes worse or when there is a sudden attack. There are current treatments for asthma include different medications…

Learn about how acupuncture works for asthma and strengthens the body's immune system. Herbal therapy also used in respiratory illnesses.

06/02/2026

You're doing your usual routine, either dropping off the last delivery or writing the last page to your most important novel, but gradually you've experienced some numbness and tingling...
https://csjacupuncture.com/2011/acupuncture-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome

Do you know what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is? Are there any benefits by using acupuncture? What are the treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

05/17/2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed another measles case in LA County, involving a resident who recently traveled internationally.

According to Public Health, this is the fifth measles case reported by the department in 2026. The traveler arrived on Alaska Airlines flight 1354 at Tom Bradley International Airport, Terminal B, on May 14, 2026.
https://csjacupuncture.com/2026/la-county-confirms-fifth-measles-case-2026

LA County confirms its fifth measles case of 2026, with possible exposure at LAX Terminal B on May 14. Learn symptoms and prevention steps.

05/06/2026

The California Acupuncture Board has released the notice and agenda for its upcoming public meeting scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026.

The meeting will also include remote public access through WebEx.

California Acupuncture Board May 15, 2026 agenda includes Medi-Cal, telehealth, education, hand hygiene, and regulatory updates.

04/06/2026

Wei Qi, also known as Defensive Chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), plays a key role in how the body protects itself.

It’s often compared to the immune system, but it goes beyond that.

Wei Qi helps:
• Defend against external pathogens
• Regulate body temperature
• Control sweating and pores
• Maintain the body’s protective surface

Understanding Wei Qi gives insight into how TCM views health, not as isolated systems, but as a coordinated whole.

If you're interested in acupuncture, TCM theory, or integrative health, this is a great concept to understand.

Read more here:
https://csjacupuncture.com/2026/what-is-wei-qi-in-tcm

Understand what is Wei Qi (Defensive Chi) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, your body’s energetic shield protecting against illness and maintaining balance.