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Does gastroparesis go away?

Does Gastroparesis Go Away?

June 21, 2023

Does Gastroparesis Go Away? Gastroparesis is ‘paralysis of the stomach.’ It’s a functional disorder affecting your stomach nerves and muscles, in some cases involves your esophagus as well. It causes your stomach muscle contractions to be weaker and slower and leads to slower digestion. This leads to food sitting too long in your stomach. Symptoms include:…

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Acupuncture to treat premenstrual syndrome

Using acupuncture to treat premenstrual syndrome

October 7, 2021

Can acupuncture treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Yes! Acupuncture has been found to treat premenstrual syndrome aka PMS. But first…what is PMS? PMS is the presence of physical and behavioral symptoms before start of menses. It is thought that most women of reproductive age experience some form of PMS, either mild to severe. Common symptoms experienced…

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Acupuncture can help with PMS

Can acupuncture help with PMS?

June 9, 2021

Can acupuncture help with PMS?   Do you get irritable, feel like your mood goes from one extreme to another for no apparent reason? Or do you feel like your body balloons up before your period? Water retention, bloating, swelling? Or get extreme fatigue, depression, severe abdominal cramps, food cravings? These are just some of…

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Spark Health with a Tune up

Top 3 Indicators You Need a Tune-Up

January 8, 2021

Top 3 Indicators You Need a Tune-Up Do you wake up not feeling refreshed? Are you tired of being tired? Do you suffer from all over joint pain that you attribute to “just getting older?” …might be time for a health tune-up! Here is a list of the TOP three signs indicating that you should…

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Dairy allergy and diet

What you need to know about dairy allergy and intolerances

May 20, 2020

Got food allergies? Let’s look at Dairy allergy and intolerances, what is the difference? Having a dairy allergy or food intolerance is not fun. It can cause abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. It also causes embarrassing symptoms like flatulence and diarrhea. Other symptoms linked to food intolerances include muscle or joint pain, headaches, exhaustion, and…

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Solutions for PMS in Bothell

What you need to know about PMS

February 18, 2020

What you need to know about PMS Before we dive in, let’s discuss what exactly Premenstrual Syndrome aka PMS is and why it is such a huge issue for many women. Every woman and her menstrual cycles are different. For some, menstruation is quick and easy, but for many others, it can be difficult and…

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Fermented foods

Fermented Foods and Intestinal Health

October 31, 2017

Role of fermented foods and intestinal health: The modern world is changing every single day. Because of this constant state of change, our bodies are frequently having to adjust.  We have a food supply being degraded and depleted of nutritional content, which in turn, causes our bodies to become depleted. Our soil and water is…

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IBS relief bothell

IBS Relief with Traditional Chinese Medicine

September 4, 2017

Get to the root of your IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture may be able to help. IBS symptoms…

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Acupuncture and Digestion

{Research Update}: Acupuncture and Digestion

December 20, 2016

What does the literature say about acupuncture and helping digestion? A 2015 study published by the World Journal of Gastroenterology seeks to explain the connection between acupuncture and the regulation of gastrointestinal function. The study starts by explaining that in China acupuncture has been an effective form in battling gastrointestinal dysfunction diseases for thousands and thousands…

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Acupuncture and Immune System

3 Points to Alleviate Dampness

October 30, 2016

3 Points to Alleviate Dampness Nobody wants to be damp. Especially, living in the Pacific Northwest, we know what constant rain and gloominess can do to us. This excess moisture in the environment can actually impact our health inside and out. When dampness occurs it is imperative that you solve the issue, the body should…

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