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ACUPUNCTURE THRILL RIDE!

Did you ever notice that the biggest hill of a rollercoaster is always somewhere in the

beginning of the ride? This is so that the cars can develop enough momentum from the

first hill to propel them through the rest of the course. Getting to the top of that first hill,

however, takes some work. The full weight of the cars must be towed up the hill from a

standing start before they can be released at the top.… Read the rest

Acupuncture Can Help With PTSD

PTSD is a physiological disorder that can result from being exposed to a traumatic event. The disorder results in several different symptoms.

  • Re-experiencing. Some PTSD sufferers relive the traumatic event over and over. This can be in the form of bad memories, nightmares and flashbacks. Sights, sounds and smells can trigger re-experiencing the event.
  • Avoidance. Sometimes people with PTSD avoid the people, places and events that remind them of what happened.
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HEALTH INSURANCE OR SICK INSURANCE?

OK, so you have health insurance. But what are you really insured against? Have you

ever considered that in actuality health insurance has very little to do with health and

wellness.

Most insurance plans are structured so that benefits are available to you when you get

sick or develop disease. Display symptoms, and your insurance will help you counteract

them.… Read the rest

Relieve Your Arthritis With Acupuncture

Arthritis is a painful and oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by the age of 85. It’s important to note, however, that there are several different types of arthritis, with osteoarthritis being just one.… Read the rest

YOU CAN’T CLIMB A SMOOTH MOUNTAIN

It’s been said that you can’t climb a smooth mountain. In other words, if a rock mountain

is completely smooth and shiny, there are no handholds or footholds for you to grab and

make upward progress.

This is a great metaphor for life. You see, all those rough spots in your life and the craggy

times that you had to work through were actually opportunities for growth and upward

advancement.… Read the rest

Spring Health Tips

Spring is a happy time. Bunnies hop about. Flowers emerge in long forgotten corners of your garden. The birds return and sing so loudly they wake you in the morning. This is not a time to be angry.

But according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, being angry is exactly what you can expect if you don’t balance your wood element.… Read the rest

ACUPUNCTURE…ALTERNATIVE WHAT?

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

Alternative Treatment for IBS

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

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

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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