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While optimum wellness is a major goal for many individuals, sometimes a disease like cancer gets in the way of that goal. When that happens patients often look to both conventional and alternative therapies for relief. One of the alternative therapies is acupuncture, or needling. An Ancient Medicine Acupuncture is …
Green tea is well known for all the wonderful benefits it carries, full of nutrients and antioxidants that can help drinkers lead a life of wellness. One of those benefits is theanine, an amino acid found primarily in teas of the Camellia sinesis family. It’s known to have a positive …
Green Tea: is plucked, rolled, and fired (dried). The firing arrests the natural oxidation and enzymatic action that takes place in a freshly harvested tea leaf. The process preserves the natural antioxidants and fresh, vegetal flavors of the fresh leaf. White Tea: is special, hand-selected green tea that contains the …
From time to time, most people have nights where they cannot sleep, tossing and turning in frustration, wondering how they are going to get through the next day. For some people, however, this is a nightly occurrence, either not being able to get to sleep, or falling asleep but then …
1. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of integrative medicine in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body for alleviating a wide range of symptoms. 2. Where did it originate? Acupuncture originated in China over 3000 years ago. It is a therapeutic method now practiced …
Stress relief: The practice of yoga is well-demonstrated to reduce the physical effects of stress on the body. The body responds to stress through a fight-or-flight response, which is a combination of the sympathetic nervous system and hormonal pathways releasing cortisol, “the stress hormone”, from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is …
All body types can benefit from yoga! Simply defined, yoga is disciplining the body through breath control, meditation, and specific body movements and postures. No matter what body type you have or what insecurities or ‘problem areas’ you have, yoga can improve flexibility, muscle tone, and improve energy. In addition …
If you’ve never tried acupuncture before, the thought might make you a little nervous. This is especially true if you are someone with an aversion to needles. While it is completely natural to have some apprehension over trying acupuncture, it is also important to be aware of the numerous benefits …
Teas are wonderful health enhancers, and can become a positive habit that protects and energizes your body. The word ‘tea’ can encompass many different types of drinks. Genuine tea comes from a specific plant, Camellia Sinensis. From there we get five major types of tea: green, oolong, white, black, and …