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Article: Holistic Help for Sleep Disorders

Fire Cupping- $35

Suffering from aches and pains? Asthma? Bronchitis? Try fire cupping!

Fire cupping can be described as a “reverse massage.” A flame is used to create suction inside of glass cups that are placed on various acupoints on the body. Fire cupping is pleasurable and relaxing like a massage, and increases blood, lymph and energy flow. Fire cupping is traditionally used to treat a variety of pain conditions, lung conditions and gynecological disorders.

Cold and Flu Season Acupuncture Tune-up- $25*

Feeling a little run down? Don’t’ let a cold or flu catch you! Try some immune boosting acupuncture.

Acupuncture needles are placed at various points in the body to keep your entire system running smoothly, thus protecting your from those nasty winter bugs.

*New patients only.  Not valid with insurance.

Research shows that exercise may help prevent the common cold.  More sleep and less stress may help too.  Go figure!

Read the full NPR story: Stepping Up Exercise Could Help Beat The Cold Virus

Findings from a recent study suggest that acupuncture is effective in assisting with weight reduction in obese individuals.   The study, authored by Dr. Edward Lamadrid, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, reports that 95 percent of its subjects lost weight in a six-week period after receiving regular acupuncture treatments. Of those subjects, another 50 percent continued to lose weight after treatments stopped.

“What’s particularly interesting and somewhat shocking about the study’s findings is that weight loss occurred across the board without much exercise or dieting, something everyone believes is essential to trimming down”, said Dr. Lamadrid.

From the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, obesity is often due to weakness in the digestive and metabolic systems (Spleen/ Stomach and Kidney) of the body.  Acupuncture can help to strengthen digestive weakness and boost the body’s metabolic functions, thus assisting with weight loss and improving overall health.

Read the full story: Dr. Edward Lamadrid’s New Study Advances Link Between Weight Loss and Acupuncture

Full Story:  Acupuncture: your new sleep apnea treatment

Full story:  Study Suggests Acupuncture Can Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Try this!

Garlicky Grilled Chicken, Portobello, and Radicchio Salad

Chicken is warming, nourishing and promotes blood circulation.  Garlic is also warming and helps to promote circulation and digestion.  Portobello mushrooms are cleansing, and bitter radicchio helps promote digestion.

Perfect for a chilly Fall evening.

Would you put this into your body?  Your child’s body?

Video: Six Months of the Everlasting Happy Meal

Eating Well Magazine recently polled Facebook users to find the 5 most hated vegetables… and the winners were: Brussels sprouts, okra, eggplant, Lima beans and beets.

Check out their article for tips on how to make these veggies more palatable.  Full Article: Eating Well: How to love 5 of the most hated vegetables

Personally, Brussels sprouts are my favorite!  Just steam, then saute with a little butter and garlic.  Delish!