Everyone probably knows somebody who wakes up at a particular time of the night and they know even without looking what time it is. Their bodies wake them up at 2am or 3:30am. Or they get particularly tired at 2:30 in the afternoon. What about you? Do you have anything the occurs ‘like clockwork’ the…
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Did you know that rats get stressed? And that acupuncture reduces their stress? It’s true. National Geographic magazine published an article describing how a scientist used one acupuncture point on the little guys and their stress levels (which could be measured by certain chemicals in the body) were less than the rats that did not…
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Did you know that use of sleeping meds is associated with an increased chance of cancer? This is truly amazing news, and it will most likely be awhile before it is really understood. Understand what sleeping medications are we talking about here – virtually every medication for sleep being advertised today, along with a couple…
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A recent study published in the British medical journal BMJ Open reveals some remarkable correlations between sleeping medication and an increased risk of dying. That’ll kill you??? The study states that people taking a prescription sleeping pill have a 3 times greater chance of dying than people who do not take a sleeping pill or sedative. Whew!…
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Did you ever get stuck on something? You can’t stop smoking, you can’t stop drinking, you can’t stop taking those pills? Addiction Did you know that acupuncture can be helpful in dealing with addiction? Did you know that Amy is a nationally certified specialist in acupuncture detoxification? She has been a member of the National…
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It’s time to get to the point. 🙂 Here it is, close to the middle of February. The winter has been mild from a weather perspective. How has it been for your health? There have been colds, respiratory flus, and gastrointestinal flus ‘going around’ the Madison area this winter. Have you managed to steer clear…
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Did you ever get stuck on something? You can’t stop smoking, you can’t stop drinking, you can’t stop taking those pills? Or you might be even ‘stuck’ emotionally. Addiction Did you know that acupuncture can be helpful in dealing with addiction? Did you know that Amy is a nationally certified specialist in acupuncture detoxification? She…
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Here it comes, a new year! Is it an exciting time for you? Do you have plans and hopes for the coming year? My hope for you is fun and joy. These are some big contributors to your fun and joy – good sleep, good exercise, and good mood. Sleep Remember to make time to…
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What would you do if you knew what was likely to cause your death? Would you try to change it? Of course! That is why so many of us have annual mammograms, PAP/PSA tests, and regular colonoscopies. We don’t want to die of cancer. Statistics When we are sick or seriously injured, statistics don’t really…
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Did you know that when you come in for acupuncture, you can actually take care of more than one issue? Some people say, – “You really helped my cold. Can you do anything about my friend’s back pain?” –or- – “I know you helped my cramps; it didn’t occur to me that you could help…
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