 During certain times of the year, I see an increase in patients who are suffering from similar conditions. In the late fall, I tend to see more patients who are struggling with seasonal depression, and around the holidays I see an increase of patients coming to acupuncture to be treated for stress. I also . . . → Read More: Chinese Medicine and Self Care for Seasonal Allergies  Comments are closed  About Acupuncture, Health Conditions, Staying Healthy  acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, seasonal allergies  We all want to be as healthy as possible. Most of us try to choose foods that are wholesome, fresh, organic, and when possible, local. We try to move our body, deal with stress, and get enough sleep. There is another area of daily self-care, however, that can also affect your health; and that . . . → Read More: Choosing Safe Cosmetics The other day I pulled a muscle in the front of my thigh during a boot camp class. I felt a painful “ping” in my leg while I was doing some lunges. When I went home, I knew the muscle needed some attention, but what? Should I put ice on it or heat? One of the most . . . → Read More: Should You Use Heat or Cold? Comments are closed Health Conditions, Pain, Staying Healthy heat or cold for an injury, when to apply heat, when to ice In Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal formulas and food therapy are prescribed based on your individual needs. Your acupuncturist can help determine any imbalances and needs you may have and prescribe the right herbal formula or foods to help you accomplish your goals. . . . → Read More: Seven Things to Know About Chinese Medicine and Weight Loss Comments are closed Food Therapy, Staying Healthy Acupuncture for weight loss, Chinese medicine for weight loss Living and working in a space that’s free of clutter is visually pleasing, which translates into a more peaceful and attractive space. When I’m in someone’s cluttered home, I feel distracted, uncomfortable, and can’t wait to leave. Simply put, it’s bad Feng Shui. . . . → Read More: Zen and the Art of Moving Clutter You’ve just finished a great meal, and you’re really full. But you push your plate back and your next thought is, “What’s for dessert?” No matter how stuffed you are after a meal, there always seems to be a little room for something sweet. What’s with that? According to Chinese medicine, there’s a logical . . . → Read More: Why You Crave Sweets Comments are closed Food Therapy, Staying Healthy Chinese food therapy, Chinese Medicine, craving sweets, digestion I’m a big fan of the Twin Cities Marathon, which is run through both cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. As a runner, I’ve run the race a few times and like to spectate every year. The race is run the first weekend in October, and here in Minnesota, that means that the weather . . . → Read More: Waterlogged and Damp In our unending drive to consume and acquire more things, clutter is becoming more and more of a problem for many people. Clutter is unsightly, messy, and it feels chaotic. It can make you feel unsettled and even anxious when you walk into an area full of…stuff. There are a couple of reasons people . . . → Read More: Clutter, Chinese Medicine, and Your Digestion Sometimes we get a little crazy in our efforts to be healthy. We may cut complete food groups out of our diet, gobble down vitamins, and exercise until we drop. The idea is that if a little of something is good for you, then a lot must be really good. In addition, if too . . . → Read More: The Health Benefits of Moderation At Acupuncture in the Park, we have found that treating pre-teens, teens, and young adults to be some of the most satisfying work that we do, primarily because they respond so quickly to the acupuncture, and the results can be life-changing. Not only have we treated our share of young patients with aches, pains, . . . → Read More: Teenage Mental Health Comments are closed About Acupuncture, Mental Health, Staying Healthy acupuncture, adolescent health, Chinese Medicine, depression, mental health, teenagers, teens |
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