Blog posts about Holistic Medicine from the Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
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BodyAnew Cleanse By MediNatura Our Need for Detoxification We’re exposed to chemical, biological and psychological toxins every day. Air, noise, light and electro-magnetic pollution, viruses, cleaning chemicals, artificial food additives, as well as stress related to family, work or finances can all keep our body’s detoxification organs working overtime. This can cause an accumulation of […]
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- May
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With any kind of doctor, you need to find one that understands and can help you. Dr. Michael does that for me. I always ask a lot of questions and he’s always willing to answer.
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- Apr
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Hydroxy-Tryptophan (5-HTP) By Progressive Labs 5-HTP is what helps to raise serotonin levels in the brain. When combined with vitamin B6, 5-HTP can be converted into serotonin when the brain needs it. Serotonin is best known for its help in maintaining a positive mood and sense of well being. Low serotonin levels can cause depression, […]
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- Apr
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By Michael Kowalski, A.P., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM) Jacksonville Acupuncture Physician @ Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center We all deal with stress. Daily we are faced with a greater variety and amount of stress from many sources. Our lives are more fast-paced and more connected to devices, with less down time or time spent just “being.” Negative […]
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- Apr
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By Naga Wasserman, Postural Alignment Specialist (PAS) and Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) @ Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center, Jacksonville, FL The pelvis and rib cage offer both support and protection to the internal organs. The reproductive system in particular is supported by the pelvis and the surrounding ligaments, tendons and muscles. As a baby enters into […]
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- Mar
- 2017
K’an Herbs’ “Women’s Precious” is Chinese Herbal Medicine’s premier women’s tonic. Women’s Precious is based on an ancient Chinese herbal formula and is designed to nourish and regulate the Blood, strengthen the Qi, adjust the menses, support fertility, and nurture and firm the uterus. In Chinese Herbal Medicine, the term “Blood” refers to not only […]
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- Mar
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Our first Open House of 2017 was a huge success, thanks to everyone who participated and everyone who attended! 50+ people piled into our office, lining our hallways, filling our waiting area and busting out of our treatment rooms—it was so much fun! Welcoming our guests was our Communications Director, Jessica Franzini, who had Mardi […]
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- Mar
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By Michael Kowalski, A.P., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM) @ Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center, Jacksonville, FL In February, I completed my orientation at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. I now practice acupuncture part-time in a pilot program at Mayo’s Breast Clinic and treat breast cancer patients to manage their symptoms of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Acupuncture is proven as […]
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HTN 180 Px – Cardiovascular Support By Restorative Formulations HTN 180 Px is designed to promote healthy blood pressure levels in patients who have difficulty controlling their blood pressure despite significant dietary and lifestyle modifications. Many patients who don’t tolerate prescription drugs can tolerate the herbs found in HTN 180. In some cases where prescription […]
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- Feb
- 2017
By Michael Kowalski, A.P., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM) @ Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center, Jacksonville, FL The Ancient Chinese understood that each organ in our body has associated functions related to our body, mind, and spirit. The functions of each organ are described as if they are government officials. Each has a different task to perform at each […]
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