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Acupuncture for cancer care

Natural Ways to Help Stay in Cancer Remission

June 16, 2016

Lifestyle changes Diet can be a huge factor for staying healthy during cancer remission. You want to treat your body as best you can to prevent cancer from coming back. Boosting your immunity is essential for keeping your body’s defense working as it should. Berries are a no-brainer. Filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants, make sure you’re…

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Memory

Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp

May 15, 2016

Tips for Keeping Your Memory Sharp Keep Movin’ Believe it or not, when you’re exercising your body, you’re exercising your mind as well. Aerobic exercise gets your blood pumping, which increases the oxygen going to your brain and lowers your risk of disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease that can lead to memory loss.…

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Acupuncture can help with OCD

Acupuncture can help with OCD

October 30, 2015

What is OCD? OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, is one of the most common mental health disorders. A lot of us have low levels of OCD about certain things, which is completely normal. When one suffers from serious OCD, it can greatly impede on their quality of living and everyday activities. OCD is characterized as an…

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Migraine triggers

Overcoming Your OCD

October 23, 2015

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is not something that can be easily cured, but that doesn’t mean it is impossible. Taking an active approach to treating your OCD will only result in positives. When you decide to take the step toward better health, you would be surprised at the results. OCD: The mind game Those who have…

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Tapping for OCD

Tapping to Eliminate OCD

October 20, 2015

Tapping (EFT) to Eliminate OCD Many people who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder find that treatment options may not be working as well as they hoped. Emotional Freedom Technique, or tapping, is an alternative treatment that can be used to help those with OCD and lead to a healthier, stress-free life. Similar to acupuncture, EFT…

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Acupuncture can help Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Acupuncture for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

October 15, 2015

Acupuncture for obsessive compulsive disorder Mental health problems are extremely common, and many times more than people expect. There are a whole host of reasons why some suffer from mental health disorders. Genetics, upbringing and environment can all play a role in a person’s wellbeing and mental health. Prescription medication to deal with these issues…

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Overcoming Depression

Overcoming Depression

October 7, 2015

Overcoming Depression One of the most common frustrations for those suffering from depression is the lack of motivation to do regular daily activities, an inability to find enjoyment and an overwhelming amount of negative thoughts. Depression cannot be simply cured by “mind over matter”, but that does not mean it can’t be treated and improved…

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Inner Smile Meditation for Stress Relief

Say “Hi” Inside with Inner Smile Meditation

July 23, 2015

Say “Hi” Inside with Inner Smile Meditation Stress is all around us and if left uncontrolled can lead to dis-regulation of the nervous system and activation of a stress response. Chronic inflammation has been found to be linked to elevated cortisol levels, insomnia, muscle tension, anxiety, and even result in elevated pro-inflammatory markers which can…

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Acupuncture Helps to Relieve Depression

February 10, 2015

Can acupuncture help relieve depression? At Starting Point Acupuncture and Wellness in Bothell, WA, we are commonly asked what can acupuncture and naturopathic medicine treat besides pain? Our response is…well just about everything! Since acupuncture works by using your parasympathetic nervous system to push your body to heal itself, a good “side effect” from most…

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The power of positivity

The Power of Positivity

February 4, 2015

The Power of Positivity The world today can be a difficult place, full of stressful situations and worrying prospects but far more importantly it is also a place of love, compassion and positivity. It is far too easy to get lost in the fast pace of modern life and let negativity infect you and, in…

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