Monthly Archives: August 2018
Spleen Rehab
With every passing year, there is more scientific literature on the connection between the gut and seemingly unrelated organ systems. There’s the gut-brain connection, the gut-pain connection, and the relationship between immunity and gut health. For example, did you know the majority of serotonin (the “feel good” chemical) production comes from your gut? What that […]
Heal Yourself With Food: Three Steps to Treat Fatigue and Qi Deficiency
by Lindsey Thompson · in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Digestion, Health Care, recipes · 1 Comment What is qi? Qi (pronounce chee) is essentially our energy. The Chinese character for qi represents steam rising off of rice, and many scholars translate it as the substance without form that we get from our food and nutritious beverages. Our […]
Do You Love Acupuncture? Please Take A Moment To Tell The FDA.
Has acupuncture ever helped you with pain? Has acupuncture ever helped someone you love with pain? Right now the FDA is accepting comments from the public who have had experience with acupuncture in pain management and the implications could be wide-spread policy change. Let’s flood their comment pole with true testaments about how acupuncture has […]
Healthy Roadtrippin’
It’s August, and you may be trying to squeeze in a few more adventures before the bells toll for the start of school, and a more structured routine arises for you and your family. Or you may just be trying to escape to cleaner air and more cooling waters! Either way, this time of year […]
Can you eat a raw food diet? Let your poop be your guide
I am not here to put down the raw food diet, or any diet for that matter. I want to spread the joy of being able to use your own body as a guide to whether or not your digestive system is happy with the diet of your choice. Your poop will be your […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 