wellness
Five Self-care Tips for Winter During the winter, we tend to go into “hibernation” mode. Think warm fuzzy socks, fireplace, and coffee! How can we keep up our motivation, energy, and self-care during the cold winter months? Here are some ways to boost self-care during the winter: 1. Get some rest The season of…
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How acupuncture can help motivation: In our day to day lives, we often are in the “fight or flight” mode. Going, going, going. This can lead to burn-out, fatigue, and loss of motivation. In order to keep our drive to reach our goals, maintaining our motivation is essential. Some effective ways to help maintain…
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Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money? One of the top questions I get is “Should I be taking a multivitamin?” The short answer is yes. Many question if taking them are “just a waste of money.” And I feel this may stem from not knowing where to find high quality supplements or know…
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Looking for a natural approach to radiant skin? Ready to put your best face forward? Having glowing radiant skin can be possible, at any age! There are many factors that might be contributing to your skin concerns. If you experience facial acne, uneven skin tone, acne scars, or even rosacea there is hope! Just…
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What you need to know about Temporomandibular (TMJ) Disorders Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders refers to a group of conditions that affect the joints of the jaw or the temporomandibular joints. These joints are located bilaterally on the face, in front of the ears and connecting the jaw bone to the skull. These joints are complicated, allowing…
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Research Update: Acupuncture and side effects of chemotherapy Many people seek integrative care while going through chemotherapy, mostly to help with the side effects of the treatments. The two most common side effects experienced are nausea and vomiting, a close runner up is low energy or fatigue. Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) affects 60-80%…
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How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable? Diabetes, especially Type 2, is a major health epidemic. With an estimate of over 366 million people world wide diagnosed and that number is on the rise. Type 2 diabetes involves a chronic high blood sugar levels that leads to the body becoming insulin resistant. This is…
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Paleo Diet 101 You may have heard of the Paleo diet. It was the world’s most popular diet in 2013 and is still going strong. Why? Because more and more studies are showing how eating a whole foods based diet low in sugar and carbs can dramatically cut inflammation and improve health. According to…
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What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load? You may have heard of the glycemic index in the news. It has been around a long time to provide insight on how our bodies process different foods in regard to sugar content. Glycemic literally means “causing glucose (or sugar) in the blood.” The glycemic index was…
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Acupuncture for Heart Health Heart health is extremely important. Without a healthy heart, the body does not function properly. Your brain needs a healthy blood supply so you can think and process information clearly, our limbs need blood to help you move, and all your organs need that blood supply to keep you ticking! When…
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