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Beat the Common Cold….Naturally!

By Kelly Kirles, L.Ac.

The common cold is caused by a virus, not a bacteria, therefore antibiotics are not an effective form of treatment. However, herbs have been shown to effectively and safely treat viruses by helping ease major symptoms, enhance the immune system, and encourage the body to recover more quickly.

Listed below are a few natural remedies to help you beat the virus before it takes hold. continue reading »

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Arthritis and Massage Therapy

By: Logan Klahn LMT, BCTMB

Arthritis is a universal human condition, as we age our joints naturally wear. The amount of wear in a joint is thought to be related to how an individual uses the joint. For example, regularly using improper biomechanics to perform tasks will wear down a joint faster[1]. continue reading »

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Quit Smoking with Acupuncture

 By: Liz Kelchak, L.Ac.

Do you have a desire to quit smoking? Does your family and friends want you to quit smoking? Are suffering from health issues that require you to quit smoking (COPD, heart disease, poor circulation, etc? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, what’s stopping you??

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Common Questions Regarding Omega (3,6, 9) Fatty Acids

By Kelly Kirles, L.Ac.

What are they?

Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that cannot be made by our bodies but are necessary for normal function, therefore must add them into our diets.

What do they do?

Essential fatty acids have a ton of benefits on your body and its cells. They help with cellular development and the formation of healthy cell membranes, and they have actually been shown to block tumor formation in animals, as well as block the growth of human breast cancer cells.

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Do You Have Low Magnesium Levels?

By: Liz Kelchak M.S.O.M, L.Ac

Magnesium activates over 350 different bodily processes including digestion, energy production, muscle function, bone formation, creation of new cells, activation of B vitamins, relaxation of the muscles, as well as assisting in the functions of the heart, kidneys, adrenals, brain, and nervous system. If you are not getting enough magnesium any one of these systems or more can be affected. Magnesium deficiencies can be caused by many things: mental stress, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sugar, medications, low thyroid, diabetes, pain, diuretics, and overall diet (low volume in our soils or food)

Most of the population is deficient in magnesium. The following is a list of symptoms that could arise from improper amounts of magnesium:

  • Stress
  • Fatigue & Low Energy
  • Inability to Sleep
  • Muscle Tension, Spasms & Cramps
  • Anxiousness and Nervousness
  • Irritability
  • Headaches
  • Weakness
  • PMS and Hormonal Imbalances
  • Weakening Bones
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Calcification of Organs

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