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GREAT, OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH?

In his best selling business book Good to Great, Jim Collins says, “Good is the enemy of

great.” The point is that if something or someone is judged as good, there is little

incentive to improve. On the other hand, an obviously horrible situation is more likely to

incite action.

When it comes to health the tendency is to settle for “pretty good”.… Read the rest

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ADAPTING TO A HEALTHIER LIFE

Imagine you are working at your desk and suddenly one of the fluorescent lights

overhead starts buzzing. You take notice of it since it is a new stimulus, but don’t think

much of it. The longer it persists, however, the more annoying it becomes. But,

eventually you are able to ignore it and continue with your work, until finally you don’t

even realize that the buzzing noise still continues.… Read the rest

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GOING GREEN ON THE INSIDE

Wind generators, solar power, geothermal heat, natural cleaning products, organic

clothing. There are seemingly endless means by which to shrink your carbon footprint

and lessen your impact on the environment.

But while our precious planet manages to garner heavy doses of TLC, there continues to

exist a large dumping ground for dangerous toxins, chemicals, and man­made impurities.… Read the rest

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Alternative Treatments for Fertility

About 10 percent of couples struggle with infertility and an inability to conceive, according to the Centers for Disease Control. For those struggling to have children, fertility treatment can become tiring and expensive very quickly. There are numerous alternative treatments including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that have been thought to improve fertility.… Read the rest

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and traditional Chinese Medicine

April is National IBS month. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), also known as spastic colon or mucus colitis is a painful and often debilitating disease that affects many people and severely impedes their quality of life. Fortunately, Chinese medicine has been documented to effectively treat IBS in a safe and drug-free manner.… Read the rest

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Financial Stress

If you feel stressed just living your life, you’re not alone.

Americans lead stressful lives. Jobs, relationships, health, family obligations, community responsibilities —they all take their toll.

In “Stress in America 2012,” an annual survey by the American Psychology Association, 1in 5 respondents reported an extreme stress level of 8, 9 or 10 on a 10­point scale.… Read the rest

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How Do I Schedule My Acupuncture Appointment?

Online: Book Your Acupuncture Treatment

Phone: 763.421.2807

In Person: 710 East River Road, Anoka, MN 55303

Our dedicated team is here to help you relieve your pain. We recommend that you make your appointments well in advance. The clinic is typically very busy on evenings and weekends. Although we do our best to accommodate your schedule, it may be difficult to arrange for same day services.… Read the rest

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TEN STEPS FOR SPRING CLEANING

Spring is a season of awakening and of new beginnings. Making healthy choices that will

carry you through the seasons is important this time of year. Here are a few ideas to get

you started.

1. Embrace yourself honestly.

Assess the various aspects of your life, taking note where the stressors and weaknesses

exist. Are they in your diet, exercise program, work or relationships?… Read the rest

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THE FACE OF GOOD HEALTH

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Did you know that the face can be the

window to your health?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face’s appearance can offer

valuable information about issues that could be affecting your overall health. The shape of

your face, the color of your complexion, and marks such as lines or lesions can all help us

determine a diagnosis and treatment plan.… Read the rest

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Meditation

Meditation. How important is it, really? What could be so important about just sitting and breathing? Well, a lot actually and its more than just sitting and breathing. Mediation, or mindfulness practice has been an essential everyday practice for thousands of years and something that many Americans may be missing from their daily life’s practice. With the fast pace of the American lifestyle and the glorification of busy in our culture, it can be difficult to juggle the stressful tasks from day to day, but meditation can help.Read the rest

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