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Not All Massages are Alike

By Logan Klahn, LMT, BCTMB

Let this blog post be a guide to figuring out what you want to accomplish through massage therapy and how to find qualified practitioners. Before starting your search it is important to remember that all forms of massage therapy do NOT accomplish the same thing. continue reading »

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CHING WAN HUNG (better known as “burn cream”)

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

We’ve all experienced a burn at one time in our lives, and we all know what a pain they can be to treat, literally.  Some people run it under cold water, some grab the ice pack, some pop the blister, some grab pain relievers, some clean it, gauze it, do a little dance, scream profanities (add your solution here…) and after all of this, still feel the pain, don’t get relief and try not to aggravate while it’s trying to heal.

Luckily, Chinese Medicine has an extremely effective solution for burns: Ching wan hung.

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Chinese medicine and Bloodletting for (Sports) Injuries

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

Many people think of acupuncture when dealing with a chronic pain condition but very few seek out Chinese medicine when dealing with an acute trauma? Why not rush to your acupuncturist after spraining your ankle? Because most people don’t know the benefits of doing so!

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LATE SUMMER TIPS

By Natalie Kilheeney, M.S., B.S., L.Ac

Most people know that we typically have four seasons throughout each year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. But, did you know that in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) there is a very important fifth season that occurs around the last month of summer called “Late Summer Season?” This unrecognized season is very brief, normally only lasting about a month or so and transitions us away from the extreme heat of summer into the calmer, cooler, and declining season of fall. Late summer correlates with the Earth element or the central part of everything. According to the Chinese, in order to maintain good health, it is essential to harmonize oneself with the seasons.

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THINK GREEN (TEA)!

By Kelly Kirles, M.S., B.S., L.Ac.

In my early 20’s, I found myself struggling to keep up with the demand of going to school and working. I was constantly tired and was drinking, on average, 4 cups of coffee a day as well as the occasional energy drink. I was aware of the boost I got from coffee but also how fatigued I was after coming down from the caffeine. Despite all these stimulants, my energy levels continued to decline!   I really felt that someone in their’ twenties should not feel this exhausted all the time.

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