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The Difficulties of Diabetes
According to the Center for Disease Control an estimated 30.3 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes. That’s 9.4% of the U.S. population. About 7.2 million of those cases are undiagnosed. As Acupuncturists we see these types of patients daily, sometimes for help with Diabetes and its symptoms and sometimes for […]
Acupuncture for the Microbiome
Acupuncture works in the body by using thin, filiform needles with the purpose of balancing the flows through the body. When the body is out of balance and the function is down, that is when symptoms and diseases present themselves. When the body is in balance and function is up, […]
Healthy Eating Starts With The Cookware!
The following information found at Health Canada The Cookware Issue Pots, pans and other cookware are made from a variety of materials. These materials can enter the food that we cook in them. Most of the time, this is harmless. However, care should be taken with some materials. Background Most […]
10 Tips for Staying Healthy Through Temperature Shifts
From sandcastles to snowmen - Milwaukee saw a temperature swing yesterday from 72 degrees during the day and 16 degrees at night. It is hard to stay healthy with that much variation in the temperature. So what can we do during these swings in weather? It's essential to prioritize your […]
Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon, a year full of vitality and creativity. This year Chinese New Year started on the 10th of February and will go until about the 26th. The dragon is the most sacred and majestic animal in Chinese culture. It represents wisdom, power and wealth. […]
Seasonal Eating – A New Year’s Resolution
Every January many of us resolve to make changes to better our health. One of the most common of these goals is to eat right in order to lose some extra weight. Sadly, only about 8% of us actually manage to achieve this goal long-term. There are a few ideas […]
Tea: The Key To Maintaining Immune Strength in Winter
One of the very best ways to stay healthy and happy during the winter months is by consuming copious amounts of various herbal teas. There are many varieties, but the basic principle is this: by drinking different kinds of brews, you stay hydrated during the cold, dry, dark days of […]
Autumn & Spring Cleansing (Detox)
What is internal cleansing? Internal cleansing is another name for detoxification or detox for short. People have been using detoxification programs for years with many benefits. Read on to find out more about this fun topic. What systems aid in internal cleansing? The body has at least five channels of […]
Influenza….
The winter and spring months are notorious for waves of influenza cases around the country. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. While most cases are mild and resolve themselves within a few days, for some patients it can be life threatening, due to severe complications […]
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