You have probably heard acupuncture referred to at some point as “alternative medicine.”
The term itself consists of two very offbase implications.
First, it implies that acupuncture is a runnerup or a contingency plan to turn to when
medicine inevitably falls short, or should one choose not to utilize medicine in the first
place.
Second, it implies that acupuncture is a type of medicine, albeit an alternative type.… Read the rest
If you inadvertently swallow something toxic and you call the poison control center they
will most likely tell you to induce vomiting right away.
If you have ever experienced food poisoning you are well acquainted with the marathon of
diarrhea and vomiting that often accompanies it.
Breathe in noxious vapors and you will undoubtedly begin coughing or sneezing.… Read the rest
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. Symptoms can be brought on by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. Although there is no known cure to IBS, there are numerous alternative treatments to prescription medication that can help relieve symptoms.… Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
