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Baked Southwest Tilapia

April 8, 2011 | Recipes, Wellness Blog

This delicious recipe comes from Maggie Christopher, CHNC, Maggie is a holistic nutrition counselor offering individual and group nutritional counseling.

Baked Southwest Tilapia

This is a simple evening meal that takes very little prep time. Keep in mind that you can use this recipe for any type of white fish you prefer. Ideally, try to find wild versus farm raised fish. If you don’t care for too much spice, go lightly on the cayenne pepper. Serve with a whole grain and a green vegetable for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp sea salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

4 skinless tilapia fillets, about 6 oz each

2 TBS olive oil, divided

1 lime, cut into wedges

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse and pat tilapia dry. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, chili powder, sea salt, black pepper and cayenne. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of tilapia.

Coat a baking sheet with 1 TBS of olive oil. Arrange tilapia in a single later on the baking sheet. Drizzle the tilapia with the remaining TBS of olive oil and bake 7-9 minutes or until it’s a light golden Read More

A Point for Spring -Spleen 6

April 8, 2011 | Healthy Living, Wellness Blog

We often like to share acupuncture points with you because it gives you the opportunity to try it at home. Using acupressure, you can find these points and stimulate them with finger pressure to relieve various symptoms and pain. Try using acupressure on Spleen 6 today.

Located on the inside of the leg, about 3 inches about the ankle bone (medial maleolus) this point is an effective point in regulating the menstrual cycle and achieving pregnancy. Spleen 6 is the meeting point of three meridians (Spleen, Liver and Kidney) and is an essential point for tonifying yin and qi. We often combine spleen 6 with points on the lower abdomen to help initial ovulation in women coming in for fertility. Spleen 6 is a point on the earth meridian, therefore it is a very stabilizing point and can also be used to treat mood disorders. Read More

Julie McCormick, the newest Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine(ABORM)

April 8, 2011 | Holistic Care, Wellness Blog

In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 3 million couples are unable to conceive after one year of trying. More couples are turning to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine instead of, or in addition to, Western Infertility treatments. Much research has been done demonstrating the effectiveness of Chinese medicine with many aspects of infertility, such as ovulation difficulties, male factor, and unexplained infertility.

We are pleased to announce that Julie has become a Board Certified Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). Formed by leaders in the field of Oriental reproductive medicine, they aim to raise the standard of care in this field. The ABORM emphasizes integrated treatment methods, evidence-based medicine, and standardization in the field of fertility treatment within Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

To become an ABORM Fellow candidates must pass a rigorous examination that measures competency in both Western and Chinese reproductive medicine. By voluntarily acquiring the additional education and training required to become certified in this specialty, Julie hopes to demonstrate a commitment to the treatment of fertility within Chinese Medicine, and more importantly, to her patients. Congratulations Julie!

To learn more about ABORM and have access to the latest research Read More

Insurance update, Congratulations Julie & Online scheduling

April 8, 2011 | News & Events, Uncategorized, Wellness Blog

We are now in-network with Preferred One insurance! We are also in-network with HealthPartners, Medica, and BlueCross BlueShield. If you have any of these insurance providers please call the phone number on your health insurance card to find out about your acupuncture coverage.
Some questions to ask: Do I have acupuncture benefits? What conditions are allowed i.e. chronic pain, menopausal symptoms, pms? What provider can I see? What is my co-pay, do I have a deductible?

Congratulations Julie! Read more about Julie’s new certification as a Fellow of ABORM in this newletter.

Did you know you can schedule an appointment online?
At selbyacupuncture.com click on the Book Now icon and with 2 more clicks you can be looking at Julie and Sara’s schedules. It is very easy, just type in your name, phone and email to make your appointment. Read More

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