Archive for February, 2009

Insomnia Part 1

Posted on February 23rd, 2009, by Sarah

Insomnia can be acute or chronic.  It can come and go, sometimes seemingly without reason.  Without getting into a whole lot of depth–insomnia is a big subject and I will address it deeper in the future–I want to leave a laundry list of things you can do for yourself if an acute attack of insomnia [...]

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Liniments, Ointments, and Rubs

Posted on February 16th, 2009, by Sarah

Sprains, strains, breaks, sore muscles, osteoarthritis, and inflamed physical injuries benefit from an assortment of acupuncture techniques and products to aid the healing process.  I will quickly tell you of three of my favorite “rubs.”
Zheng Gu Shui liniment is used for sprains, strains, broken bones, deep bruising, and arthritis.  It penetrates deeply and must be [...]

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Baths and Epsom Salts for Pain

Posted on February 13th, 2009, by Sarah

Epsom salts, magnesium sulfate, are a gift for sore muscles, inflammation, circulation, and stress relief.  Often after an acupuncture treatment for pain (lumbar, neck, headaches, carpal tunnel, and so on), I recommend a patient take a warm-hot Epsom salt bath to alleviate any residual inflammation and to address any soreness that occurs from the treatment.  [...]

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What is Appetite Intelligence or Sublime Stock for Soups?

Posted on February 5th, 2009, by Sarah

Soup.  I love soup and encourage patients to eat soup.  Clear broth soups are easy to digest, serve to nourish the body fluids, tonify the digestive function of the stomach and colon, and strengthen the appetite.
Try eating soup for one week solid, for two meals a day and you will see how sharply your appetite [...]

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Optimal Female Healthcare 1

Posted on February 1st, 2009, by Sarah

I want to begin this subject by first recommending a book, but please do not judge this book by it’s title. It deals with so much more than fertility. It is for women ages 18 to 65. It’s about all the things you didn’t know about being a woman, couldn’t help but [...]

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