Eating with the seasons always seemed like a challenge to me. I had to research what foods were in season each month in my state of Colorado, then make a list and take it to the grocery store, and then read signs to make sure I was choosing the stuff produced locally. Often, I couldn’t…
Tis the season for stuffy noses. Many people find they have sinus congestion this time of year, especially in the mornings and evenings. Your sinus congestion may be due to allergies, the weather, or a cold. You may have accepted that you will just have to live with your compromised breathing throughout winter. Side effects…
Alright, time to get a little personal. I started a three-week sugar cleanse. To me, this means no processed or refined sugars and no alcohol, with low fruit. I usually embark on these little bouts of abstaining when I find myself in an addictive cycle with sugar or see that I am self medicating. Last…
(This is adapted from Clare Mallory O’Nan’s thoughtful Facebook post) Many of my patients have been asking me about dry needling lately. Dry needling (DN) is included in the scope of practice of physical therapists (PTs) in Colorado, which is why you’re hearing the term more and more. As it gains in popularity, many people are…
12 subtle signs of stress Often people aren’t aware that they are stressed or to what degree. Stress can sneak up on us as we go about our busy lives. We might think we are doing fine, not recognizing the subtle signs. I will think I am managing my stress pretty well, despite the fact…
1. It treats more than pain! Chinese Medicine is designed to be a complete healthcare system, which can treat literally ANY problem. This doesn’t mean that Chinese Medicine treats every problem as well as other medical interventions, but it does broaden the scope of what most people assume acupuncture can do. Many “incurable” conditions according…
Auricular therapy uses the acupuncture points in the ears. The ears represent a microsystem of the entire body. Specific areas of the ear reflect specific areas of the body, including internal organs. There are also empirical points on the ear for various conditions. Ear needles may seem unpleasant but are often very relaxing. Just imagine…
I have had several patients come to me after getting temporary relief from dry needling in hopes that acupuncture would yield longer lasting results. And their instincts are correct! What is “dry needling”? The term came about after some experiments were conducted that used hypodermic needles to inject different solutions into muscles to help relieve…
If you’re unfamiliar with the no ‘poo method, read more right here. My experience (photo at bottom): First, let me just say that I am vain about my hair. I would not dream of shaving my head because I would feel ugly and naked and do not have the strength to voluntarily endure something like…
What: Not what you might think. ‘Poo here stands for shampoo. The no ‘poo method is a haircare approach that uses no commercial shampoo or conditioning products. Why: With the no ‘poo method you enjoy fewer costly products, no toxic chemicals, a healthy scalp, thicker stronger faster-growing hair, less time on haircare, less frequent washing,…
