Scary link between celiac disease and nerve damage

Celiac disease

Link between celiac disease and nerve damage Did you know that there is a link between celiac disease and nerve damage? In a recent article published in Time magazine, discusses new findings regarding celiac disease (CD) from a longitudinal study done in Sweden. The article highlights findings from the scientific journal JAMA Neurology which looked at data…

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Fit vs. Healthy

What is the difference between fit vs. healthy?

Fit vs. Healthy We often use the terms “fit” and “healthy” interchangeably, assuming that they mean the same thing. But the truth is, there’s a big difference between the two. Being fit doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re healthy, and being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re fit. Some people may be in great athletic shape,…

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Healthy Spring Acupuncture Practices

Acupuncture for allergies

Healthy Spring Acupuncture Practices Spring into wellness with these refreshing and rejuvenating healthy practices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is represented by the wood element. Wood represents birth and newness, the time for fresh ideas and new starts. Unsurprisingly, its color is green like the fresh growth of spring. Wood governs your spine, joints, muscles,…

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Spring Body Cleansing Tips

Spring cleansing tips

Spring Body Cleansing Tips If you are feeling a little sluggish or having a hard time shaking those winter ‘blues.’ It might be a good time to detox, as the season is transitioning to help your body with natural detox. Let’s explore some spring cleansing tips. Here are some of Dr. Heintze’s top ways to…

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Put a little “Spring” in your step!

Put a spring in your step with acupuncture

Put a little “Spring” in your step Spring is a time of rejuvenation, new growth, and cleansing. The change in seasons from winter to spring according to Chinese medicine’s principle of Five Elements, draws us into the energy of the wood element. The wood element signifies growth and is represented by the liver and gall…

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Got allergies? Spring is here

Got allergies? Acupuncture can help

Got allergies? Be prepared this allergy season In the PNW, allergies are typically associated with the rise in pollen counts, spring rain, cherry blossom trees, and tulips blooming. As beautiful as the cherry blossoms and tulips are, runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, fatigue, and headaches typically appear for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. What…

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What are the benefits of green tea? 

Benefits of drinking green tea

What are the benefits of green tea?  There are many health benefits of drinking green tea. Green tea, which is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, has been found to have many health benefits. These benefits include being: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, even neuro-protective, and has shown benefits in cardiovascular disease.  Green tea is composed of several key…

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Acupuncture and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Acupuncture for IBS in Bothell, Washington

  Acupuncture and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What you need to know Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States have IBS (source). This all-too-common disease is characterized by chronic stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, excess…

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Got Allergies – Acupuncture Can Provide Relief

Acupuncture for allergies in Bothell, WA.

  Got Allergies? Acupuncture Can Provide Relief Allergies, seasonal or year round, are an ongoing problem for many individuals. Seasonal allergies typically affect people during a particular season or time of year. They are also referred to as outdoor allergies and are generally triggered by tree, grass and weed pollens or outdoor mold spores. Year…

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Does acupuncture help insulin resistance?

Acupuncture for insulin resistance

Does acupuncture help insulin resistance? Insulin resistance is closely associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), high blood pressure, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and metabolic syndrome. Most commonly you may be familiar with its relation to diabetes, as diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world. Insulin resistance is when cells in your…

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