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I was lucky and thankful to be included to join #HumlaFund last September for an acupuncture pilgrimage to Nepal.  Nineteen of us, most from the United States except a lovely human, a beautiful lady named Florence Rolando from Portugal that was my room/tent mate for...

What does health independence mean to you? To me, health independence means to have no pain, to have mental clarity and be free of fear, to have emotional health, it means not being afraid of getting ill, because I have the knowledge to stay healthy and recover faster...

Did you know that most commercial sunscreens contain endocrine disrupters and many of the ingredients cause damage to the oceans reefs, especially coral. Even though sunscreen use has increased skin cancer rates have increased, because many of the ingredients in...

If your doctor says, "your joint pain is from wear and tear," or "it's in your genes," I would look for another doctor. These are things my patients tell me, and it can't be true or everyone that plays sports, walks daily or does ANYTHING with ANY joint would have...

Take a look at this article in Acupuncture Today. http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/digital/index.php?i=707&s=29488&l=14#11

Soooo a friend just mentioned a news show reported a 400% increase in gallbladder attacks on Thanksgiving......Remember gluttony is a sin and not just for religious reasons......therefore, don't just drink but also eat responsibly!!!!! Thanksgiving is a time when we...

When a home or car is purchased, most people also get insurance to cover these items.  Insurance is just that, insurance.  When you own a home or car, you still have to maintain these items.  Things like painting, cleaning, fixing or replacing the appliances, changing...

Sunshine! We don't get enough of it. We work inside and many play inside, going to a gym for their exercise. Vitamin D is essential to your health and research suggests that proper Vitamin D levels can reduce your risk of many illnesses and death of ANY cause. From A...

You do it for your car and the air conditioner in your home, don’t you think it is time to clean your liver, the body’s filter too?  Would you ever dream of having your car for 10 or more years and not changing the oil and filter? When you drive out of the shop, you...

Chicken soup is usually thought of as a cure for the common cold, but it's healing abilities go much deeper than just your lungs.  Early on I got caught up in the boneless chicken breast idea as a healthy one, but since acupuncture school and the nutrition class...

Remember the smell of the holidays with cinnamon and clove simmering on the stove.  They are also ingredients   many use in that yummy spice cake or the pumpkin pie.  Oh, the smell of the holidays. Those spices may remind many of the holidays, but their use goes much...

If you are drinking soda, it could be the reason you are having trouble losing weight and many also be causing many of your health issues.  Soda is made with high fructose corn syrup, the worse kind of sweetener on the market.  It quickly converts into fat in your...

I'm in a business networking group, BNI, that tries to keep us creative and on our toes.  If you are building/growing your business, I highly recommend joining.  Some weeks we have to write a poem or make up a song as our commercial for the week. Below are several of...

You  would not put peanut butter in your car's engine, would you?  Then why does the FDA, yes the FDA, say it is OK to put antifreeze in your ice cream.  Propylene glycol  is an ingredient used to keep ice cream from getting  hard making it easier to scoop.  True is...

Ice IS just water (H2O), and it has no calories.  This is a true statement, but ice CAN cause problems in the human body.  Did  you ever drink something cold and your teeth reacted or you got "brain freeze?"  Did you ever think this is your body's way of letting you...

Many do extensive research when they make even minor purchases making sure their money is well spent so they get the best product available, but when it comes to their body, our most important asset that CAN'T be replaced, no research is done and little concern is...

Did you know that your tongue is a reflection of your health and a map of what is going on internally? A healthy tongue is pink in color with a very thin white coat. Colors such as red and purple or a very pale tongue indicate imbalances as well as scalloped edges,...

Did you know that many NBA and NFL players and Hollywood's elite are choosing acupuncture as part of their wellness plan?  They have the financial ability to have the best possible care and they choose acupuncture because it helps them stay at the top of their game...