Getting Ahead of SAD

By |2023-07-27T10:53:25-04:00July 27th, 2023|Categories: Mood, Seasonal Changes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

I’m imagining eyes rolling as their owners read this blog. I’m imagining the sighs and dismissive thoughts “Why are you writing about Seasonal Affective Disorder in JULY?!? I’m busy dealing with the social, physical, and emotional challenges of Summer!! I have a pool party to go to!” Or maybe you’re struggling with depression in the summer, which is more common than you think, as discussed in our blog with Summertime Sadness and How Acupuncture Can Help Beat the Summer Blues. But, when you think about it practically, it's a great time to start thinking about [...]

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Emotion of Summer: Joy

By |2023-09-15T14:41:38-04:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Emotion|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is associated with one of five emotions, along with a specific organ. For the summer season, the corresponding emotion is joy. From a TCM perspective, joy is not just happiness, but a feeling of deep satisfaction that comes from living a meaningful life. When we experience joy… the Heart's Qi expands. we feel light, open, and connected. the heart's rhythm is regulated our blood circulation improves. our body's immune system is strengthened. worries, anxieties, grief, greed, irritation and other negative emotions are dispersed. our mind is clear and our intellect and memory are [...]

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Balancing Act: Exploring the Synergy of Acupuncture and THC Moderation

By |2023-07-18T18:25:59-04:00July 13th, 2023|Categories: acupuncture, marijuana, MMCC, MMJ, moderation, T-Break, TCM, THC, Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Recently, I had a follow up visit with a patient who had gotten a medical marijuana (MMJ) card about a year before. In many aspects of her life, she was doing great with the addition of MMJ in her life – she had less pain from her chronic illness, less neurological symptoms as a result of inflammation, and was sleeping better. However, she had noticed that her tolerance had gone up, increasing her minimum dosage, and that she felt like she was in a "slight permanent daze" from consuming marijuana daily for months at a [...]

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A Brief History of Bian Stone

By |2023-07-04T12:21:07-04:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: History of Acupuncture|Tags: , , , , , |

Bian stone is a type of stone that holds historical and cultural significance in ancient China. It is believed to have originated in the Neolithic era, around 10,000 years ago, and was used for various purposes, including medicinal and spiritual practices. Here's a brief history of Bian stone. Origins and Discovery The Bian stone was discovered in the Yangshao culture, an ancient Neolithic culture in China. It was found in the village of Hemudu in Zhejiang province, where extensive archaeological excavations took place in the 1970s. According to folklore, a meteor hit a mountainside and created a special combination [...]

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Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture

By |2023-06-22T10:23:38-04:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , |

For our Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture workshop, we invite a beautiful balance to the vibrancy of summer. Our yoga class will consist of gentle and restorative poses to sooth your nervous system and physical body. It will be complemented with an acupuncture treatment designed to support your parasympathetic nervous system, our rest and digest response. As always, our workshops are for any and everybody regardless of experience and skill level. You will deepen your understanding in how to care for your own body and regulate your own nervous system. We look forward to welcoming you in this beautiful experience.

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Yoga & Acupuncture Workshop for Pain Management

By |2023-06-05T07:34:40-04:00June 5th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , |

Join us for a nutritious movement yoga therapy class to reinforce optimal alignment in the body to reduce chronic aches and pain.  Following the class you will be treated to an acupuncture treatment to nourish the body and our neuromuscular response to pain.  By targeting the body's meridian system and musculoskeletal patterns, acupuncture and yoga can reduce pain by promoting the release of endorphins, enhancing blood flow, regulating the nervous system and reinforce optimal alignment and range of motion.  This is an all level class and ensures a positive experience that will stay with you long after.

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Harnessing the Power of TCM for Mental Wellness

By |2023-05-24T16:57:51-04:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Mood|Tags: , , , , , , , |

In recent years, mental health has become a significant concern all over the world. In the United States alone, 20% of Americans or over 50 million people, experience mental illness. Of that group, less than half will seek treatment. While it is crucial that anyone experiencing severe mental health issues work with a professional mental healthcare provider, ie. talking with a therapist or exploring medication options, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be a beneficial complementary therapy. While not recommended for acute distress or crisis management, TCM offers a way to get closer to our body's natural homeostasis. At the core [...]

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Why TCM is the Way to Go for Women’s Health

By |2023-05-17T07:46:37-04:00May 16th, 2023|Categories: Women's Health|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Women's health is a multifaceted aspect that requires holistic care and attention. Thankfully, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a number of ways to help regulate and balance the body. Before we get into why TCM is the way to go for women's health, we want to recognize that "women's health" encompasses a wide range of health issues specific to individuals who are assigned female at birth or those who identify as women. We acknowledge that not everyone who has female reproductive organs identifies as a woman. Also some people are women and do not have uteruses or traditional "women's health" [...]

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Yoga & Acupuncture Workshop for Stress Management

By |2023-05-23T09:44:24-04:00May 7th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , |

Learn how to manage stress while awakening your mind, body, and soul. This workshop is uniquely tailored to support your body's stress response and will help you gain perspective and insight while taking steps towards achieving your goals. Plus, as we approach summer we can find balance by incorporating the gentleness of yin. Led by practitioners, Lindy Burns MA, C-IAYT and ERYT500, and Julia Flaccavento, MAc., LAc. and RYT200, you will be guided through a series of carefully selected yoga postures and acupuncture points to reduce stress levels, boost motivation, and increase physical activity.

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Allergies and Acupuncture?

By |2022-11-15T14:08:37-05:00March 19th, 2018|Categories: Allergies, Seasonal Changes|Tags: , , |

Ahhh….SPRING. The flowers are blooming and beautiful, bees are buzzing, the sun is shining. But for allergy sufferers, Spring screams Sneezing! Sniffling! Itchy, watery eyes! Headaches! But, did you know? Acupuncture can help alleviate these seasonal symptoms. For chronic allergy sufferers, acupuncture has been shown to regulate two chemicals involved in allergic reactivity: serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) and cytokines [1]. These points can be stimulated with a needle and sometimes with cupping and can produce lasting results overtime to reduce the need for "first aid" treatment. This normalizes the body’s immune response by increasing the number of messenger hormones sent to [...]

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