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Have You Seen Our Back Room?

June 21, 2011 | Holistic Care, Uncategorized, Wellness Blog

If you have been a patient at our clinic, most likely you have been introduced to both acupuncture and herbal medicine. While we are known for putting needles in, we are not as well known for our expertise in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Using natural materials, such as bark, roots, leaves and minerals, herbs have been used for centuries to strengthen the body and remove toxins. Initially used individually, herbal medicine in China evolved to complex formulas that could be individualized to treat the differences in illness from one person to the next.

Today, herbs come in one of three main forms;

Pills: these are the bottles you can see in our front office, the most mild form of herbal medicine, they are easy to take and gentle, good for using over the long term
Powders: a powdered version of herbal formulas that are dissolved into hot water to create a tea. A bit stronger than pills, powders are able to be somewhat customized and are easy to prepare
Raw: the grand daddy of all herbs, what both of the above are based on. Raw herbs are the strongest and most customizable of the herbal preparations. They

Morel Hunting

May 27, 2011 | Healthy Living, Wellness Blog

Spring has sprung and it is time for us all to get out and stretch our legs. If you are looking for new activities that get you outside consider searching for morel mushrooms. Morel foraging is an exciting option for those wanting to enjoy nature’s bounty. Morel mushrooms are one of the ‘safe seven’ meaning they are easy to identify and safe for consumption. The activity involves slowly meandering through the woods searching closely around the base of dead elm trees. If you are lucky you could find a ring of morel mushrooms ready to be foraged. And if you are unlucky you still win because you get to spend a relaxing day outside. Either way you cannot lose! A word of caution; morel foraging can be very competitive and slightly addictive (the activity, not the mushrooms).

In Chinese medicine the nutritional benefits of mushrooms are well worth the hunt. Mushroom is one of the leading foods recommended by Chinese medicine practitioners for enhancing immunity. Mushrooms can aid in digestion and are also used to reduce bloating and edema. Morels can be prepared fresh or dried and used later. Morels are savory and delicious and best of all if you Read More

PCOS and Acupuncture, Exciting New Research

May 17, 2011 | Holistic Care, Wellness Blog

Do you or someone you know have PCOS? Becoming more and more common, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is something we see regularly at our clinic. It can cause longer than normal cycles, or absence of menstruation altogether along with a myriad of other symptoms, including those associated with increased levels of testosterone (acne, unwanted body hair, etc). These symptoms can be annoying in the least, and devastating if you are trying to conceive. Results from a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism show something we have seen regularly in our clinic, that the combination of acupuncture and physical exercise was shown to decrease testosterone levels and lead to more regular menstruation.

Three groups of women with PCOS were included in the study, the first being treated with acupuncture and physical exercise, the second with physical exercise alone, and a third control group. Both the acupuncture and exercise group, and the exercise alone group experienced improvements in weight, testosterone levels, acne and menstrual regularity, according to the study.

“The study shows that both acupuncture and exercise reduce high levels of testosterone and lead to more regular menstruation,” said author Elisabet Stener-Victorin. “Of the two treatments, the Read More

Prenatal Care – Acupuncture can help!

May 3, 2011 | Holistic Care, Wellness Blog

Acupuncture offers women the choice of drug free treatment and can be successfully used for the treatment of a wide range of pregnancy-related conditions, such as:

Nausea and vomiting
Heartburn
Constipation
Threatened Miscarriage
Urinary tract infections & Interstitial Cystitis
Joint Pain
Fatigue and exhaustion
Insomnia
Anxiety and depression
Sinusitis
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Edema
Breech and posterior positioned babies
Induction
Prebirth treatment to prepare the body for an efficient labor
Acupressure for pain relief during labor
Postpartum recovery

We take great care to provide safe, simple and effective treatments. Our goal is to provide relief and give mothers-to-be a comfortable and relaxing experience. If you or someone you know is struggling through a difficult pregnancy please give us a call. We offer 15 minute – complimentary consultations and would love to talk with you about how acupuncture can help make the most of this important time.

**Patient Testimonial**

Five years ago I began receiving acupuncture treatments to regulate my menstrual cycle in the hopes of becoming pregnant. When I became pregnant I found myself overwhelmingly fatigued, irritable and anxious. I felt horrible. As my pregnancy progressed I battled significant joint pain as well. Acupuncture helped regulate my mood, fatigue and pain. It Read More

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