Allergy season is here. Did you know that acupuncture can help relieve symptoms? It can and it will help you get through the season.

I have long believed that antibiotics are being overprescribed and I always urge my patients to research which medications they are taking. If you ever have questions about any of your medications please talk to your pharmacist, doctor, or at the least search online. My patients are always welcome to ask me about the medications that they are taking. Here’s a cautionary tale about one persons experience with a prescribed medication. https://mountainsandmustardseedssite.wordpress.com/2017/03/18/this-antibiotic-will-ruin-you/

Acupuncture is often looked at as placebo reserved for Patchouli drenched hippies suffering from backaches as a result of too many hours in a sweat lodge. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but sometimes I feel like people are hearing me confess to subscribing to a cult mindset when I tell them that I’m a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. The good news is there are new scientific studies coming out all the time that are proving the efficacy of Acupuncture. Most importantly these studies are following sound scientific procedures and monitored clinical trials including placebo acupuncture as a control. Here is a link to an article from Harvard about one of these great studies discussing how acupuncture is a viable and effective treatment for headaches. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/acupuncture-for-headache-2018012513146 With data like this Sandals may become taboo in Acupuncture!

Happy Holidays.

Try some Lavender essential oil by Doterra. Good for stress and we have some in stock to help you relax this holiday season

Pub Med Article about Acupuncture for Chronic Pain. Check it out here… https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29198932

Here is a great article about vaccines check it out here…http://truthcommand.com/2017/11/now-official-fda-announced-vaccines-causing-autism/

Yunnan Baiyao is a Chinese Herbal Pattent that we use to stop bleeding. Here is a great article about Yunnan Baiyao. Check it out here… http://www.internalartsinternational.com/free/many-uses-yunnan-baiyao-yunnan-paiyao-essential-part-chinese-first-aid-medicine

This is a well done white paper on acupunctures role in solving the opioid epidemic. Check it out… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B13W8wPqccKHc3BvRmIyM1pIcDA/view

Found this article interesting, what do you think? http://www.providr.com/mix-this-with-orange-juice-to-flush-nicotine-out-of-body/?utm_source=Shared&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=providr

Albuquerque drinking water might not be as safe as we think. Check out this article… https://www.livescience.com/59935-tap-water-database.html?utm_content=buffer2e661&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

https://www.inverse.com/article/33787-acupuncture-science-complementary-medicine-pain-relief

Drug interaction is a major concern for any medical professional. While the interactions of different pharmaceuticals are generally well known, the interactions of pharmaceuticals and supplements or herbs are lesser known. I found this article discussing the interactions between various medications and one of my favorite herbs Turmeric. Check it out here! http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/dont-ever-use-turmeric-if-youre-on-any-of-the-following-medications/?utm_source=Shared1&utm_medium=Shared1&utm_campaign=Shared1

As a Doctor of Oriental Medicine I feel an immense amount of pride when I am able to relieve the pain of a person who is suffering. I will also admit that I am very proud of the times that I can make a skeptic into a believer, especially when that includes removing heavy medications from their lives. But the real “Hat Trick” is when the person who you convert into an advocate for acupuncture is a respected MD and editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Lundberg was not a patient of mine but his story is a good one, and it unfortunately illustrates some of the hurdles that are placed between acupuncture and the people that we can help. Check out the article here http://www.integrativepractitioner.com/whats-new/news-and-commentary/former-jama-editor-becomes-a-pitch-man-for-acupuncture/?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZrkNoFt5gI Enjoy this new video and please share. This was accomplished by the collaboration of the Acupuncture Now Foundation, American Society of Acupuncturists – ASA, and National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Dry Needling, we have all heard it. Here is a great you tube video about dry needling and who should perform it. Licensed professionals. That would be acupuncturist. Check it out here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lf7I_o8574&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

The 4 Habits You Should Drop This article is a good reminder of things in your life that you should change even if you are not coming up to the age of 40. These lifestyle changes are so important to a healthy and satisfying life. We all know what we need to do, but a reminder is always a good motivator. Check out this article that gives you four brilliant ideas on how to change your life for the better.

Cumin Anyone This article talks about the awesome power of Cumin. Cumin is a great spice that can help you lose unwanted pounds, especially when used in conjunction with exercise and diet; Cumin can be a great tool to help you reach your goal. Check out this article here…

Foods and Drinks That Detox Your Lungs I found as an ex-smoker that this article gave some interesting tips to clean the lungs. It goes over 5 foods/drinks that can clear the lungs. I especially love the ginger idea, because in Chinese Medicine we know ginger is a good detoxifier and can kill certain bacteria. Check out this article and maybe try one thing to help those lungs of yours.