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Dear Patient,
“That’s my favorite point,” a patient said as I inserted a needle at Large Intestine 11, a point at the crook of the elbow.
“Really?” I said. “That makes sense.”
Large Intestine 11 is one of the strongest points on the body to clear heat and quell fire. And this patient has a lot of heat—fevers, joint inflammation, dryness, skin flushing. No wonder Large Intestine 11 is her favorite point. It delivers exactly what her body needs.
The body is drawn to that which heals. It has favorites. Maybe it’s a certain acupuncture point. Maybe it’s a place, or a practice. The body speaks. Are you listening?
Love and gratitude,
Your Acupuncturist