Category Archives: Tips for Health

Sciatic Pain: How to Feel Great Again

That pain radiating throughout your lower back, into your hips and buttocks, and down the back of your leg is most likely sciatica, an inflammatory response most often caused when a bone spur or a herniated disc compresses the sciatic … Continue reading

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Happy Menopause

Menopause is the cessation of menstrual periods, usually between the ages of 45 and 55, and no two women go through exactly the same experience.  You may be relatively symptom-free, or it may spark uncomfortable alterations in your body and your … Continue reading

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Insomnia (Helping You Get to Sleep)

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can strike at any time and make it difficult for you to get a full night’s rest.  The reasons for insomnia vary; however, if you suffer from insomnia you may be susceptible to serious health issues … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Poo, Part Deux

Last week I wrote about constipation.  This week I’ll go over the fact that treating constipation is not always a simple matter of eating more fiber and vegetables. The science of Chinese medicine proposes the theory that there are many causes … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Poo

Everyone does it.  We just don’t usually speak about it in polite company.  For being such a vital function for our well-being, we don’t say too much about it.  Poo.  The complex processing of food includes production of saliva, breaking … Continue reading

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Digestive Disorders treated with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs

The US Department of Health reports that approximately 65 million Americans suffer from some type of digestive disorder. There are many reasons you may be suffering from a digestive disorder; it could be in your genetic makeup, because of your … Continue reading

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Natural Ways to De-stress

Many people love the feeling of the holidays, even though the season can also be very stressful. Luckily, there are ways to de-stress over the holidays. If you prefer to stay away from medication to help alleviate stress, there are … Continue reading

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Natural Alternatives to the Flu Shot

There are options that can help you through this flu season without a vaccine and its possible side effects.  Most important is to keep your immune system healthy to keep you from catching the flu bug at all. Herbs protect … Continue reading

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine

When was the last time you laughed so hard that your stomach hurt?  When was the last time you laughed so hard that you cried? Numerous studies show how laughter reduces pain, increases blood flow to our hearts and brains, … Continue reading

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No Cold & Flu Season for You!

Just because we’re getting into “Cold & Flu Season” doesn’t mean that you have to get sick.  Here are some simple things you can do to ensure that you stay Healthy this winter: If you’re exercising, walking the dogs, cutting … Continue reading

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