Posts tagged holistic wellness
Holistic Healthcare vs Western Medicine: What's the Difference?

How many times have you been to the doctor and you feel as if you are not being heard and you leave without the answers to your questions? It is common to go to the doctor’s and feel like just another appointment on a full day. The root of your issue is not discovered, but you probably head home with a prescription to treat one of your symptoms that may or may not help, but almost certainly will come with less than desirable side effects. In the end, it's possible to end up feeling worse than when you started the process both physically and emotionally. For this reason, alternative approaches to medicine such as holistic healthcare have become more popular. You have a choice on how you take care of your body and to discover why western medicine may not be the best option out there.

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Improving Immune Function with Acupuncture

Acupuncture has played an important role in traditional ancient Chinese medicine for centuries. Medical practitioners and healers in Eastern countries have long used acupuncture to address the discomfort of patients exhibiting many different symptoms, including headaches, dental pain, menstrual cramps, and respiratory disorders, to name just a few. Recent decades have seen interested researchers in Western countries conducting clinical trials which conclude the effectiveness of these historical therapies at modulating the immune system.

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Establishing a Morning Routine to Create a Healthier, Happier You

HUMANS are creatures of habit, pure and simple. We like traditions, customs, festivals – they make us feel good and on track. And a routine is our own personal set of traditions and rituals that we move through each and every day, often without pausing to reflect upon what we are doing or why. A strong routine gives us a balanced life, an understanding of what we need to do and when to navigate the trials and tribulations of daily life.

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Boost Your Immune System and Stay Healthy

With ever-increasing news of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) spreading globally, I have had many patients ask me what they can do (in addition to proper and frequent hand washing, staying away from sick people, staying at home if you are sick, not traveling or traveling only when absolutely necessary, etc.) to maintain a healthy immune system to protect themselves and their family.

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