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Talk to the Experts About Infertility and Adoption at the RESOLVE Expo on Saturday, April 21st

March 11, 2012 | News & Events, Wellness Blog

Join Selby Acupuncture at The 28th Annual Infertility & Adoption Family Building Conference: Exploring Paths of Hope.

When: Saturday, April 21st 7:30-5pm
Where: Golden Valley, MN

About this Conference

FREE expert advice from Reproductive Endocrinologists, Adoption Agencies, Alternative Therapy Practitioners, Attorneys, Psychologists and other fertility and adoption specialists
FREE giveaway
19 infertility and adoption workshops
Largest conference of its type in the Midwest

The Midwest Region of RESOLVE is proud to present its annual Family Building Conference on Saturday, April 21, 2012. This conference is designed to address the medical and emotional issues associated with infertility and adoption. Attendees will learn about new treatments, be able to talk directly to doctors and specialists, explore parenting options and network with others experiencing infertility. Medical experts, attorneys, counseling professionals, adoption agencies and those who have experienced infertility firsthand will provide information regarding all aspects of your family building journey.

To learn more about this organization and event visit them online at www.Resolve.org Read More

Chicken Verde Recipe

March 11, 2012 | Recipes, Wellness Blog

Another great recipe from Maggie Christopher, holistic nutrition counselor.

Chicken Verde – Serves 4 to 6. This chicken dish can simply be eaten over brown rice or you can roll the filling into enchiladas. These enchiladas can easily be frozen into serving sized containers before baking. Using 4 small Serrano chilies makes this dish a medium spice so adjust accordingly. Just a reminder to start this recipe with baking the chicken covered at 425 for approximately 40 minutes.

Sauce
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed

1 small onion, skins removed and ends trimmed

4 or 5 cloves garlic, peeled

4 Serrano chilies, seeds removed

¼ cup tightly packed cilantro

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 cup organic chicken broth

Sea salt to taste

Enchiladas
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons cumin

½ teaspoon sea salt

2 small zucchini, diced small

2 cups chopped fresh spinach

½ cup chopped cilantro

2 to 3 cups shredded cooked organic chicken (about 3 chicken breasts)

Brown rice or whole grain wraps depending on how you’re preparing this dish.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.

Get Your Body Ready For Spring

March 11, 2012 | Healthy Living, Wellness Blog

‘The harvest of a whole year depends on what you sow in the spring’ Chinese proverb

What do you want to sow? Spring is here and with it is our chance to plant something great, to invest in ourselves and in our relationships with small seeds that can bloom into something large and strong.

In Chinese medicine, spring is associated with the color green (no surprise there) and the element wood. The energy that has been stored up for the entire winter now begins to move quickly up and out of the earth. The birds are coming back, singing earlier in the morning. Plants are starting to send out their shoots.

‘Spring is sooner recognized by plants than men’ Chinese proverb

Pay attention and you may also notice changes in your body due to the spring. You may notice waking earlier and feeling increased energy. This energy, or Qi, in your body responds to the energy in your environment. When the Qi of nature starts to move, our internal Qi responds by wanting to move more as well. This can also be felt in a negative way. If you’re feeling stuck in any way, either physically or emotionally, you Read More

Managing Springtime Allergies, Arthritis Pain & Energetic Imbalances

March 11, 2012 | Holistic Care, Wellness Blog

We have changed our clocks, and it is official, spring is on its way.

As the little snow we have melts and the temperature rises we are reminded that allergy season is just around the corner. Common allergens are molds and pollen which are abundant in our damp spring weather. These allergens can be successfully treated with Chinese Medicine. For best results, acupuncture for allergies should start 4-6 weeks before your particular allergen emerges. If your allergen surprises you without warning you can still find relief with acupuncture. In some instances combining acupuncture with Chinese herbs can also help abate the itchy eyes and runny nose. Formulas like Pe Min Gan Wan, Yu Peng Feng Wan and can regulate the immune system, benefit the eyes, and open sinuses.

If you are feeling the change of seasons in your bones, consider acupuncture to help ease your body into spring. For some, the damp, cool weather of spring increases the pain and swelling of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints that is characterized by pain, swelling, heat, redness and limitation of movement. In Chinese medicine arthritis can flare when the body is exposed to damp, cold or windy weather Read More

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