Transitioning Into Fall

Transitioning to Fall

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With the fall season fast approaching and the beginning of the yin cycle, the energy of plants is moving down into their roots – preparing for winter. This season is a time for the body to begin gathering energy for the colder months to come as well.

The large intestine and lungs are the organs associated with fall. The lungs are responsible for the circulation of qi, and are also very susceptible to cold and illness. For this reason, it is important to stay healthy and warm during the season – an immune boost treatment can be great at this time. If the qi circulation is compromised, muscles will not be able to warm the body properly and  you may encounter issues with digestion that you normally don’t have as well. Read more

Psoriasis

Alternative Treatments and Home Remedies for Psoriasis

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For many people with psoriasis, suffering with painful symptoms like red, inflamed, flaking and itchy skin, is not at all fun. This chronic skin disease is thought to be caused by an overactive immune response and can be set off by a number of factors, both internal and external. Many of the Western treatment options that are available, such as steroid creams and oral medications, have a whole host of side effects that some people wish  to avoid. Read more

Acupuncture for Athletes

Acupuncture for Athletes

11813282_1098263443535567_6185213391066992354_nAre you an athlete or do you know an athlete looking to enhance performance? Why not try acupuncture? Right now many professional athletes receive acupuncture. Most sports teams have acupuncturists on staff! It’s great for dancers as well. Cupping is also an adjunctive technique that in specialize in. Remember seeing all those Olympic swimmers with cup marks? It helps! Read more