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- Dec
- 2018
The key to dealing with stress and taking better care of yourself is to maintain a positive attitude. This is often easier said than done, so here are ten tips to make this season more manageable.
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- Nov
- 2018
Developing a happier overall outlook with a vegan diet is a great change many people do not expect.
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- Nov
- 2018
Autumn is traditionally the time of year which follows the harvest. When the harvest is bountiful, this signals a year of plenty ahead. In this way, autumn is associated with being thankful and grateful for reaping a good harvest. The Thanksgiving holiday is based on this tradition of gratitude in the autumn season. It is […]
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- Oct
- 2018
In honor of World Menopause Month, let’s explore how acupuncture and other natural therapies can treat women’s health during and after menopause. The majority of women experience a natural menopause (sometimes called the “change of life”) when their periods stop, usually around the age of 51 years. During the years when women have periods, the […]
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- Sep
- 2018
To celebrate Self-Improvement Month, take steps to be your best you! Whether you’re taking large strides or baby steps, what matters most is that you grow in a positive direction. Here are five tips to help you become the best YOU that you can be. 1. Manage Your Stress Stress not only adversely affects your […]
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- Sep
- 2018
Since the treatment I have not experienced any discomfort in my abdomen, back, or upper rib cage. In fact I actually felt better than before the pain attack.
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Carla Defuria, MBA, RDN, LD/N, CPT, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Weight Management and Sports Nutrition in Jacksonville, Florida. Carla recently opened her private practice with us at The Acupuncture and Holistic Health Center. In addition, she serves as a Food and Nutrition Expert in a nationally respected community center, and provides her […]
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- Aug
- 2018
Thousands of years ago, the Chinese had a deep understanding of the Laws of Nature, and lived according to these natural laws. They observed that all of Nature is comprised of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Air (which they later called Metal) and Water. They realized that each of these elements has distinct qualities, related […]
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- Jul
- 2018
In Summer, Nature is alive with activity! Days are longer, the sun is hotter, plants are flowering, and crops are growing in the fields. The Fire Element is in full bloom, both in Nature and in people.Summer is the season of joy, laughter, fun, intimacy, love, and yes, hot summer days. Here in sunny […]
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- Jun
- 2018
Men’s Health Month is a great reminder for all men to focus on taking better care of their health. Studies have shown that women use more health care services than men. Men use preventive health practices and screenings less frequently than women, and tend to wait longer to seek health care once a problem […]
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