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Summer Solstice

During the summer solstice your yang energy reaches its peak. It is important to harness the peak of this yang energy, because as summer shifts into fall yang energy will decline. This great abundance of yang energy will translate throughout your body because during this season you are active and growing.

According to five element theory, during the summer the organ that receives extra energy is the heart. When the seasons change so do the organs we should focus on in the body. You should focus on the heart during summer. Feed the heart heart-nourishing foods and make sure to remain active so the heart receives positive energy. continue reading »

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IBS: Relief with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture for IBSIrritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture may be able to help. continue reading »

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Your First Community Acupuncture Visit

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  • Plan to wear comfortable clothing that can be pushed up to your knees and elbows.
  • You can bring your music with ear buds.
  • Be completely scent-free, we treat people with severe allergies, immune issues and asthma. 
  • Please turn off or silent your devices.
  • Your appointment will be about 1 hour with a few extra minutes on the first visit
  • Making appointments in advance ensures the times you want.
  • We generally recommend 2 acupuncture treatments per week for the first 2 weeks for most conditions, reassessing frequency and progress on the fourth visit.
  • We use one-time use, sterile, disposable needles, and they are TINY!

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On the Air with Dr. Christina – 01-09-2016

 

Dr. Christina with Your Complete Health and Wellness LIVE radio talk show will help you reach your health goals and answer your questions!

 

 

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Lemon water

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1. Lemons are filled with vitamins and minerals, vitamins C, B- complex and calcium, iron, magnesium potassium, Fiber!
2. Cleans and Aid in Digestion. Helps clean your system by increasing the function of the liver. Aids in digestion by moving the bowls and reducing heart burn and bloating.
3. Reduces pain. Lemons help reduces uric acid which reduces inflammation that causes pain and discomfort.
4. Helps to give an energy boost better than caffeine especial in the afternoon because of the Vitamins and minerals. Lemon s are refreshing and have cresting. They also help to calm the mind and help with depression.
5. Helps keep the viral infections away! With all the minerals and vitamins and the anti-inflammation it simulates your immune system.

Now how much should you drink?
For people over 155 pound of use a Whole lemon slices the lemon and place the slices in room temperate water and refill throughout the day. You should drink half your body Wight in oz. IE: 200pound person should drink close to 100 oz of water a day one lemon is all you need. This is about 6 to 7 regular 16.9oz bottled water! Please remember to recycle if you are using plastic better to glass to stainless steel.[/fusion_text][/one_half]

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