Natural Solutions for Managing Pediatric Anxiety and Stress

Natural pediatric anxiety relief: Mom and child meditate, promoting stress management and well-being through mindful practices.

Life is stressful for all of us. Children today are more anxious than at any other time in history. About 11.6% of kids had anxiety in 2012, up 20% from 2007. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers nearly doubled. Now, 20.5% of youth worldwide now struggle with anxiety symptoms, according to a meta-analysis of 29 […]

The Miraculous Case of Oscar the Dog

Oscar the Dog graphic: White dachshund silhouette on a blue background. A miraculous canine illustration.

For those who wonder if acupuncture really does anything, I want to share the miraculous recovery of Oscar the Dachshund. It is a true story. Oscar is a 16-year old Dachshund who has had two disc surgeries-one in his neck, and one on his back. He lived with another dachshund, who died abruptly in 2017. […]

4 Reasons Why You Need to be Body Typed

Body Typed: Woman walking barefoot on beach, ocean waves splashing. Beach and Body Type concept.

S. Cornelia Franz, MD Ask any of my patients and their families and they will tell you that when you come see us at The Franz Center, there will always be a conversation about The Body Type System. Based on 6000 years of Chinese tradition and medicine, The Body Type System consists of an expert […]

Thought of the Day 06-29-18

Thought of the Day: Woman silhouetted against a scenic sunset. Inspirational daily thought.

“People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their  own dreams will often find ways  to discourage yours. Live your truth and don’t EVER stop!” – Steve Maraboli

Thought of the Day 06-22-18

Thought of the Day 06-22-18: Open notebook and coffee cup, inspiring daily reflection.

Chinese Medicine has the same principles that have worked for over 5000 years. It sees the world in relation to five elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Our dis- eases can be very well explained and healed using these principles.

Thought of the Day 06-15-18

Thought of the Day: Boy gazes out rainy window, deep in thought on a wet day. Reflection on life's moments.

Before you speak think: T – is it True? H – is it Helpful? I – is it Inspiring? N – is it Necessary? K – is it Kind?

Thought of the Day 06-08-18

Thought of the Day: Woman silhouetted against a scenic sunset. Inspirational daily thought.

“Silence gives us a new way of looking at everything. We need this silence in order to touch souls.” Excerpt From: Mother Teresa. “Everything Starts from Prayer.”