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How to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

January 1, 2017

SMART Goals Every New Year we lay out a numerous amount of positive goals we hope to achieve. With the New Year comes new responsibilities, changes and a chance to start fresh. New Year’s resolutions are a big part of most individual’s first week in January, but people begin to lose track of the goals…

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How acupuncture can help to reduce dampness at Starting Point Acupuncture in Bothell, Washington.

What is Dampness?

October 28, 2016

What is dampness and how acupuncture can help: Living in the PNW, we all know what the dampness can do to not only our mood but our body. You may feel more tired, sluggish, even bloated and puffy! Why does this happen? Understanding dampness Dampness is an insidious beast. It works its way in, silent…

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5 Ways to Use Goji Berries

October 20, 2016

5 Ways to Use Goji Berries Goji berries have been used for their healing and nutritional properties for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Medicine incorporates goji berries into different meals and healing tonics in order to cleanse the body. Goji berries have been said to have many different health benefits when used as a nutritional…

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Nutrition for Hypertension

September 2, 2016

Nutrition for Hypertension Using food as medicine for hypertension? Next time you’re at the grocery store, remember that the right foods and proper nutrition can do more than just satisfy your hunger – they can help lower your blood pressure and keep hypertension in check. At Starting Point, we commonly help those decrease inflammation by…

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Real-life Solutions for Sustained Energy

July 19, 2016

What would it look like if you had sustained energy? >>> How would you start your day? >>> What activities would you get back to doing? >>> How would you feel? Feeling drained, overwhelmed, and low in energy is a common complaint I hear everyday in my practice. Low energy or fatigue can be caused…

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Acupuncture and Tinnitus

July 19, 2016

  Tinnitus is a condition characterized by ringing within the ear when there’s no actual source of sound present. There may be hope for people with tinnitus with healing methods like acupuncture, that has been proven to relieve symptoms. It’s estimated that upwards of 10-15 percent of the U.S. population suffers from tinnitus. The good…

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Welcome Tim Knight, associate acupuncturist!

June 7, 2016

Meet Tim Knight, LAc, CN::   Starting Point Acupuncture and Wellness is pleased to welcome Tim Knight to our practice! Tim is our new associate acupuncturist and will be seeing patients Tuesdays and Saturdays. He is credentialed with Regence, Premera, Lifewise, Cigna, Aetna, PIP, and Bridgespan insurance plans. Tim is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified…

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A survival guide to dining out gluten-free!

December 20, 2015

Going out to eat should be fun and stress-free even if you have Celiac or are gluten-intolerant. The key is to let the restaurant and server know right away, don’t be shy! Here is a quick and easy guide to help make your dining out experience stress-free when eating gluten-free: Most restaurants now have their…

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7 Tips to be Stress-Free During the Holidays

December 1, 2015

Stress-Free for the Holidays! Keep a routine It is especially easy to lose your normal routine during the holidays due to festivities and the special occasions that tend to happen this time of year. Don’t abandon your healthy habits, keep your usual routine of diet and exercise, which is especially important when holiday foods and…

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A Starting Point Guide to Going Gluten-free

A “Starting Point” book for healthy digestion

November 16, 2015

A Starting Point Guide to Gluten-Free Living and Healthy Digestion…Available Now! Overview It is estimated that 15 million Americans have food allergies, and roughly three million Americans have celiac disease. In today’s culture, going gluten-free seems to be the new thing. It is becoming more common for people to be diagnosed with celiac disease and…

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