- 01
- Nov
- 2021
Even if you have no current health issues, seasonal acupuncture treatment at least five times per year are a smart choice for preventative medicine. It’s like getting an oil change for your car every 3000 miles to protect your car’s health.
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- Oct
- 2021
In late autumn, the trees shed their leaves which rot and decay on the ground, and eventually disintegrate and enrich the soil with their trace minerals. Shedding the old leaves in autumn makes way for new growth in the spring. There is a symbolic lesson for us in this natural death cycle of autumn: we must let go of the old to make way for the new.
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- Sep
- 2021
Every patient I’ve seen since the pandemic started knows I’ve been very careful to follow all CDC guidelines to avoid the spread of this contagious and deadly virus. So I was shocked and disappointed when I developed a cough and sore throat soon after getting back home.
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- Sep
- 2021
There is so much misinformation on Covid-19 that it can be confusing. I am following the evidence on Covid-19 treatment. I use updated, scientifically accurate information and recommend best practices for natural treatments to prevent Covid-19.
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- Aug
- 2021
There are many anti-anxiety drugs on the market that treat anxiety symptomatically. These drugs all have side effects, and some can build a dependency. Five Element acupuncture treats the underlying cause of anxiety, instead of putting a bandage on the symptom.
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- Jul
- 2021
When the Heart is made safe by a strong Heart Protector, the Heart is free to radiate its love, joy and compassion throughout our body, mind and spirit. The health, happiness and quality of all our relationships comes from the vitality of our Fire Element.
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- Jun
- 2021
PMS symptoms are different for every woman. You may get physical symptoms, such as bloating, headaches, or menstrual cramps. There may also be emotional symptoms, such as irritability or sadness. Some women experience both. Find out what acupuncture can do to help.
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- May
- 2021
Conventional medical physicians typically rely solely on blood tests to eliminate thyroid dysfunction issues. However, many people with normal thyroid blood levels actually have a thyroid imbalance, from a Functional Medicine perspective. For these patients who go undiagnosed, it can be hard to find proper treatment.
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- Apr
- 2021
Among the many challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presented to us as Americans, one of the most troublesome is the negative impact of the isolation we have experienced for so long. It is important to consider the tolls that pandemic fear and isolation have taken on our health, from a holistic perspective.
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- Mar
- 2021
Balancing you as a whole approach with acupuncture can reduce pain, improve sleep, and harmonize your emotions. Combining Five Element acupuncture with trigger point acupuncture yields a comprehensive benefit.
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