The Scariest Part About Halloween…Candy!
Halloween is upon us and you know what that means? Candy! Candy is definitely the scariest thing about Halloween and for good reason! While it may be tempting to let yourself, or worse your kids, gobble down all those tasty treats, you may want to think twice. This year is as good as any to face the facts about the real dark side of...
Soup the Superfood
Struggling with meal ideas? Want something easy to batch just in time for the change of seasons? Look no further than what is most likely already in your possession. Soups are a great way to satisfy your appetite while using up excess vegetables you most likely already have. The best part about soup is its versatility. You can customize...
Foods to Boost Immunity
As summer comes to a close and fall and winter are upon us, it is more important than ever to begin prepping your body for cold & flu season. During these next few months, temperatures will drop and we will become more susceptible to certain bugs and viral infections. When the air has less humidity, viruses are able to thrive as they...
The Cleaner Crisis
With fall quickly approaching, we are beginning to spend more and more time indoors. This means that now is the perfect time to take a closer look at the products you are using to clean your home. You may not realize it, but 99% of the commercial cleaning products you are using on a daily basis are endocrine disrupters and known...
Sleep for Your Health
By Andrea Vannelli I often find that I’m urging patients to get more sleep and this can be a tough one for some. I can relate. As a young person, I was much more of a night owl, feeling most alert and productive in the later afternoon and into the night. Fortunately, I had a day job with regular hours that kept me pretty...
The Magic of Cosmetic Acupuncture
By Russell Kordas Upon graduating from college, before I could manage my own practice, I took a position at a clinic/spa owned by a chiropractor. Our primary focus of study was treating chronic muscle pain via trigger point therapy. However, we were also taught various techniques involving facial acupuncture. This included...
Cooked Foods for Digestive and Reproductive Health
By Andrea Vannelli In Chinese Medicine, we aren’t big advocates of cold, particularly where digestion is concerned. This includes practices such as icing body parts and consuming things like ice, beverages with ice, raw foods, cold foods, dairy products (considered cold in terms of energetic properties) and juices....
Sauerkraut and Gut Health
As time goes on, we hear more and more about the importance of improving our gut health and there are many reasons why it is so necessary! Here in the United States, we consume what is considered a more traditional “western diet”. This is a diet high in fats, sodium, sugars, processed foods, etc. When these foods are consumed for long...
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