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How to stop being stressed

How to stop being stressed?

March 1, 2023

How to stop being stressed? Stress, it is all around us but some experience it more frequently than others. Many experience symptoms of stress that can be subtle but may pose a health risk if not addressed. Some common symptoms are anxiety, tight muscles, headaches, poor sleep, low energy, irritability, skin rashes, and even digestive…

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Acupuncture to combat insomnia

How to Combat Insomnia The Right Way

October 15, 2022

How to Combat Insomnia The Right Way Did you know that up to 70 million Americans report insomnia? Insomnia can be defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, frequent nighttime waking, or reduced sleep quality. There is also a close relationship with depression, anxiety, and stress and occurrence of sleep disturbance. In addition, those with…

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Acupuncture for postherpetic neuralgia

Acupuncture and postherpetic neuralgia

October 7, 2022

Acupuncture and postherpetic neuralgia Did you suffer from chicken pox as a kid? Did you know that later in life the virus which can live dormant in your system can become re-activated? Varicella-zoster virus is responsible for chicken pox as well as shingles outbreaks. With shingles, you can have inflammation of peripheral nerves and it…

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Benefits of Regular Acupuncture Treatments

Why You Should Get Regular Acupuncture Treatments

July 18, 2022

Why You Should Get Regular Acupuncture Treatments I bet you did not know this about acupuncture. Its foundation is based on prevention. The essence of acupuncture is getting you into that parasympathetic state so your body can be reset, reboot, and rejuvenated so it can heal and perform optimally. We all need a tune-up sometimes…

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Acupuncture to help curb insomnia

The most effective tactic to curb insomnia

June 6, 2022

The most effective tactic to curb insomnia Did you know that up to 30% of the population suffers from insomnia? Insomnia is characterized as problems falling, staying asleep, or not sleeping altogether. There can be many contributing factors in why someone would develop insomnia. A common rationale is the hyperarousal model which states that somatic…

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Acupuncture can help menopause and aging naturally

2 Surprising Facts About How Acupuncture Can Help Menopause

April 17, 2022

2 Surprising Facts About How Acupuncture Can Help Menopause Are you frustrated with the random hot flashes that always seem to occur at inconvenient times? Do you suffer from insomnia or poor sleep and wake with less energy than you went to bed with? Going into menopause, unfortunately comes with some unpleasant side effects. What…

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Acupuncture and sleep

{Research Update}: Acupuncture and Sleep

March 1, 2022

Acupuncture and Sleep: Can it help with insomnia? It is estimated that about 40% of adults have experienced insomnia at some point or another. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that have symptoms of either not being able to fall asleep, waking frequently, and not rested upon waking. There are many treatment options for insomnia from…

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DIY Sleepytime tea recipe

DIY: Sleepytime Tea Blend For Better Sleep

December 8, 2021

DIY: Sleepytime Tea Blend For Better Sleep Do you find it hard to calm your “monkey mind” before bed? or Is it hard to wind down and actually fall sleep quickly at night? You might benefit from a change in your nighttime routine (read more about Dr. Ellie’s sleep tips in our previous post here)…

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Tips to improve sleep

How to improve sleep to curb weight gain

December 5, 2021

How to improve sleep to curb weight gain Sleep & weight gain…wait, what?! DID YOU KNOW that the more sleep deprived you are, the higher your levels of the stress hormone CORTISOL, which consequently increases your appetite. And if that weren’t enough – a lack of sleep also thwarts your body’s natural ability to process…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder treatments

Tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder

October 27, 2021

Don’t let Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) get you down this winter! How to prepare for those dark gloomy days ahead… Did you know that there are simple ways to stay healthy and happy during the Fall and Winter? Yes there are! Studies have shown that Seasonal Affective Disorder aka “SAD” can be prevented. What is…

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