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Our Selves, Our Society and Our Environment
Our Selves, Our Society and Our Environment

What can traditional Chinese Medicine teach us about healing? One of the first things I learned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) school is that this is a holistic medicine. You may have noticed when you come in for a treatment that we ask a lot of questions that on the surface have little or nothing to do with the health concern that brought you to acupuncture in the first place…

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Hashimoto’s and Pregnancy
Hashimoto’s and Pregnancy

Hashimoto’s and pregnancy are linked in many ways. Hashimoto’s is the most common autoimmune disease in the United States and pregnancy is one of the factors that can lead to it. Many people do not know that thyroid hormones can also affect the hormones that are responsible for fertility and successful pregnancies.

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Acupuncture and Fertility
Acupuncture and Fertility

Acupuncture is considered one of the most successful forms of integrative medicine in restoring fertility in patients by balancing endocrine hormones and improving the function of ovaries and sperm quality.

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11 Amazing Foods For Reducing Inflammation
11 Amazing Foods For Reducing Inflammation

Inflammation is a major contributing factor to well over 100 diseases, such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, asthma, colitis, dermatitis, fibromyalgia, irritable syndrome, and Parkinson’s to name a few.
Inflammation is the end result of long-term oxidative stress, or oxidation. Here are some foods that help with inflammation.

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Cupping Therapy 101
Cupping Therapy 101

There is nothing quite like cupping. I have a tendency to repeat this statement to friends and clients who have never experienced it. Cupping is not like acupuncture and unlike massage. It can be slightly uncomfortable but also feel really good. It is rather simple in its application and how it works but is profound in its ability to transform the body.

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Our Selves, Our Society and Our Environment

What can traditional Chinese Medicine teach us about healing? One of the first things I learned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) school is that this is a holistic medicine. You may have noticed when you come in for a treatment that we ask a lot of questions that on the surface have little or nothing to do with the health concern that brought you to acupuncture in the first place…

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Acupuncture Silverlake, Emotional Health, For Practitioners, Stress Michael Niss Acupuncture Silverlake, Emotional Health, For Practitioners, Stress Michael Niss

Botanical Alternative to SSRIs

This article is meant for practitioners of herbal medicine. If you are not a practitioner it is important that you know herbal medicine is most effectively and safely utilized under the care of a licensed professional. Even though many people have similar symptoms, each person's root imbalance and herbal prescription is unique.

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