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MIND & SPIRIT: THE IMPORTANCE OF A MEDITATIVE PRACTICE
In this day and age, the Internet constitutes such a big part of our daily lives. We are constantly being confronted with new information via our computers, smart phones, and tablets. While this modern convenience of interconnectivity and access to...
THE JOY OF EXERCISE, OR HOW TO ENJOY BREAKING A SWEAT
Exercise is an essential element to having a healthy and balanced body. In days gone by, work and exercise were intimately connected more than they are today. Working outside, hunting, farming, gardening, moving the body were seamlessly integrated into the...
5 HERBS THAT CAN AID WEIGHT LOSS
You may have reached your wits end when it comes to your weight loss plan. You’ve tried it all: the shakes, the bars, the latest miracle pill, and the endless exercise programs promising to help you shed pounds. You’ve cut fatty foods from your diet, as...
PESTICIDES & THE “HEALTHY” FOODS YOU EAT
It’s time to talk about the “healthy” foods we eat. It’s true! You should be eating more fruits and vegetables for a nutritious and balanced diet. But, if you’ve been in the grocery store lately, you know the produce department is sprawling. And the truth...
HOLIDAY BLUES? TREAT YOURSELF TO ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS
If you’re not the type of person who loves wintertime, chances are you’re the type who simply can’t wait for it to be over. Whether it’s due to the cold weather, pressure to end the year well at work, or family-related stress, the holiday season can be...
ACUPUNCTURE & YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
You may be surprised to see “acupuncture” and “weight loss” together in the same sentence. After all, the weight loss industry has made its fortune with “quick fixes” and “miracle drugs” that allegedly promise to help you shed pounds in record-breaking...
STRESS LESS WITH ACUPUNCTURE
It’s the most wonderful time of the year– or is it? Between crowded shopping centers, calendars overloaded with social engagements, and closing out the year at work, many of us feel more stressed during the holiday season than we do any other time of the...
ACUPUNCTURE AS PREVENTATIVE CARE
What’s better than medicine that actually works? Not needing it in the first place. Just like you wouldn’t wait until your car runs out of gas to fill your tank, Acupuncture acknowledges that it’s preferable to maintain consistent health rather than to treat diseases....
FAST FACTS: WHAT EXACTLY IS “QI”?
If you’re new to acupuncture, you’re probably excited, curious—and honestly, maybe a little confused about some of the terminology. That’s okay! We’re here to help you understand exactly how and why acupuncture can help you achieve the best health of your...
SO, WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH COCONUT OIL?
Coconut oil, a saturated fat harvested from the meat of mature coconuts, has been gaining popularity among medical professionals, dietitians, health bloggers, and foodies alike, and not without good reason. Classified by some as a ‘superfood,’joining the...