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Healthy Eating According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Do you consider yourself a healthy eater? Do you follow the guidelines set forth by the government for healthy eating? Or have you gone rogue? There are as many different definitions of healthy as there are colors in the rainbow. But according to traditional Chinese medicine, there are certain guidelines that will keep the body happy and healthy throughout life. Let’s explore this a little deeper. continue reading »

Winter Cleanse is Coming Soon!

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Our 7 Day Cleanse is back by popular demand!  Stay tuned for our Winter 7 Day Cleanse, which will include seasonal recipes you’ll love this winter.

 

This Cleanse is great for losing weight from the holidays while still eating super delicious real food you can buy at your local supermarket. The Cleanse gives you real solutions to eating really well and enjoying food that tastes good and is actually good for you. Weight loss is difficult for many, but our Cleanse helps make it easy. You will have support by phone and email from our Acupuncturist and Certified Health Coach, Laura Parks.  You will also receive an abundance of tasty recipes for during and after the Cleanse, as well as tips to reduce toxins, and a structured way to keep track of how you’re doing with your health goals during and after the Cleanse.

 

We will also discover any hidden food sensitivities that may be the biggest reason you’re struggling with losing weight. Food sensitivities can also be causing your aches and pains, migraines or headaches, infertility, insomnia, digestive distress, anxiety or mood swings.

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The most powerful method of all is to combine our Winter Cleanse with Weight Loss Acupuncture treatment – allowing you boost the effects of all of your hard work.

 

We will be offering the 7 Day Winter Cleanse as a short group program in February, but if you can’t wait until February call or email Laura today to get started in our Early Bird Cleanse program! Call 443-521-3583 Email AcupunctureByLaura@gmail.com 

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Eating Right for Your Body Type

Five Elements

Traditional Chinese Medicine, a medical system that has been around for nearly 3,000 years, views the body differently than modern medicine. When the body is broken down to its core, its tiniest molecules can be classified as energy. This means every element of the universe resides within the human body, to some degree. And every organ has its own properties and energies that must remain balanced for the body to function properly. The energies within the body must be a perfect synergy of elements. This allows for homeostatic balance, biochemical balance, longevity and harmony between the body and mind. continue reading »

Foods for the Winter Season

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Everybody knows that food is what gives our bodies the energy we need to survive. But not everybody is aware that certain foods should be consumed during specific times of the year. In areas like the Midwest, where fruits and vegetables are harder to keep on hand when the weather becomes colder, this principle is followed a little more closely. But in areas like Hawaii and Southern California, where fresh fruits and vegetables are always available and the climate is more moderate, people sometimes forget to eat according to the seasons. continue reading »

Nutrition for Heart Health OM Nutrition & Hypertension

blog-img-nutrition-for-heart-health-om-nutritionOriental medicine (OM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. OM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. OM nutrition for a hypertension emphasizes bitter flavors, sour flavors and energetically-cooling foods.

OM theory states the bitter flavor benefits the heart in moderation but an excess is harmful as it has a drying effect; for example, coffee is bitter. In moderation coffee acts as vasodilator increasing circulation but in excess it can raise blood pressure and has a diuretic effect. Modern scientific research has discovered while the human genome has 25 bitter taste receptors 12 of these are expressed in the human heart. continue reading »

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