“This is a wonderful day. I have never seen this one before.”
- Maya Angelou
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From the Acupuncture & Wellness Team |
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Welcome to the Fall Season! In this newsletter, we will be continuing our exploration of the Seasons from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective focusing on the fabulous Fall Season. In our last newsletter, we learned how in the Late Summer Season the Spleen and Stomach Organs and Meridians were all about what we feed our mind, body, and spirit (food, water, emotions, people, media, etc) and how this “food” can nourish us or sometimes make us sick (the Twisties). Feeding ourselves in healthy ways can help us restore balance and health to our lives. This Fall Season is all about the Lung and Large Intestine Organs and Meridians. These organs and meridians are all about what we absorb and take into our bodies and what we release. Physically, the Lungs and Large Intestines have huge surface areas which allow the Lungs to take in oxygen and release the waste product of carbon dioxide, and the Large Intestines to absorb nutrients and water while releasing what we don’t need through our bowel movements. Emotionally it’s about taking in what inspires us and letting go of what no longer serves us – in with the good, out with the bad. For this newsletter, Dr. Calista Stafford, DOM, will take you deeper into these two organ systems and share more about how TCM practitioners treat their patients on all levels to restore balance. She will also share how the very simple but powerful act of conscious breathing can affect our well-being and how mushrooms can impact our health. As always, we also offer time-tested and simple products that can be used at home between your acupuncture treatments to help with staying healthy this season. We look forward to hearing from you! In the meantime, stay Inspired and Let Go!!! Peace & Love
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Looking at Metal Element with a Holistic Mind
by Dr. Calista Stafford, DOM
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My Intention with this article is to allow the interested reader a look into the mind of an acupuncturist and maybe share a little of what is happening in treatment. We are entering into autumn, the time of the Metal Element or Phase in Chinese Medicine. The meridians (body highways or rivers) that pair up as Metal are Lung and Large Intestine. It’s interesting, the two organs if looking at them loosely, both look like a horseshoe. They resonate together – taking in the good and letting go of the bad... |
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The Power of Breath by Dr. Calista Stafford, DOM
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One bit of homework I give out most to people has to do with breathing. As I say, no one will know you are doing anything unusual. It can shift how you feel, reduce stress and pain. Deep belly breathing lets the body know it can go into the parasympathetic system and life is safe. I have been at the doctor’s office, and I will focus on deep slow breathing... |
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Comment on Fantastic Fungi by Dr. Calista Stafford, DOM
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Netflix recently added a documentary ‘Fantastic Fungi’ about the wonders of mushrooms. I highly recommend watching this movie and feel the 80 minutes would be time well spent.
The documentary delves into the history of the mysterious Fungi Kingdom. While there are millions of
fungi that make up this Kingdom, there are a little over 20,000 known species of mushrooms....
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The Gift of Health Resources |
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A 9-Minute Yoga Flow
For Neck & Shoulder Relief
(click to watch)
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Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion.
Here's How To Deal With It
(click to read)
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Continuing Care At Home
with Herbal Products, Essential Oils, and more …
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Acupuncture is just one part of a broad system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tui Na (Chinese Massage), Therapeutic Movement (including Tai Chi and Qi Gong), Meditation, Chinese Dietary Therapy, and Feng Shui (geomancy). These are all taken into consideration when the acupuncturist develops a unique treatment plan that is right for you. |
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Autumn Product Highlights |
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HERBAL REMEDIES
Cold Away Treats cold and flu. Addresses fever, sinus and chest congestion, coughing, aversion to wind headache, sore throat, tonsillitis, otitis media, measles, pharyngitis.
Cordyceps Improves lung function and addresses such conditions as asthma, wheezing, chronic cough, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Acts as a general tonifying agent; strengthens resistance to disease, boosts the immune system, and enhances athletic performance. Additionally, it is a strong general tonic and is used for health maintenance and disease prevention.
Lung Capaci-T This supplement usually helps with breathing difficulties within 30 minutes of taking it. Most people experience an opening of the lungs, the ability to take in deeper breaths, and a reduction in phlegm. Even greater results are typically seen when taking this product over a longer period of time, specifically for 1-2 months.*
WYNDMERE NATURALS ESSENTIAL OILS
For more detailed information on these blends CLICK HERE.
Defend Naturally This blend combines some of the best essential oils for colds. Use as a means of fortifying the immune system
Emotional Rescue This blend of essential oils creates an emotionally strengthening synergy that encourages positive thoughts and an overall feeling of well-being.
Breathe Blend Breathe easier with this blend of pure essential oils that are traditionally used to help support healthy respiratory and immune systems.
BRAVO TEAS
ByeCough An herbal formula that has been used for centuries in the Orient to calm the throat, soothe the bronchial tract, and nurture the respiratory system.
Lung Soother This blend helps maintain balanced lung and respiratory conditions while soothing and supporting healthy airways for easy breathing.*
Triple Immune Support Tea Promotes Healthy Immune Function* Astragalus, Isatis and honeysuckle are three of the most popular herbs used in Traditional Eastern Herbalism during the cold and flu season. This tea can be used daily to support overall immune function and can also be used more intensively when you need it the most!*
ACHES & PAINS - CbdMD
CBD Gummies - can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression; and can even promote restful sleep.
CBD Pain Relief Cream - Relieve minor aches and temporary discomfort with a warming cream that also hydrates dry skin with the power of histamine dihydrochloride plus CBD.
MEDITATION
Charm City Fidgets- Similar to traditional prayer or meditation beads, Fidgets can be used to help with focus and concentration as well as for stress relief. They can be helpful to calm the mind, manage ADHD and anxiety. Fidgets are also a great tool when trying to quit smoking.
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CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP
Cream of mushroom soup. Unlike that condensed soup from a can, this from-scratch recipe has leeks, garlic, and a pound of wild mushrooms, along with coconut milk, which gives it its creaminess. It’s rich, filling, and (believe it or not) healthy.
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Jacki's Corner
Personal training and Nutritional Counseling
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New from Jacki
Charm City Fidgets offers beautiful and eye-catching fidget jewelry and Digit Fidgeters for you to wear and hold. They are not just attractive, they are interactive.
Fidgets can help with focus and concentration as well as promote feelings of calm.
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Adjust Your Sails
How to Embrace Exercising in Cooler Weather
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails," says American writer William Arthur Ward. The cooler winds of autumn are here. The sun is setting sooner and stealing our sunlight. Mother Nature is transforming the colors around us and the smell of change is in the air.
Change can be good and with the brisk weather upon us, changing your outside workout routine may be necessary. Here are a few tweaks as we try to embrace the cooler season.
Warm-up and stretch: Colder temperatures mean tighter muscles so don’t forget to stretch before your activity. Just a few minutes of jogging in place or jumping jacks can get the blood flowing to your muscles which can keep you more limber and less prone to injury. Stretch a bit afterward, too.
Stay hydrated: You may not be sweating like it’s mid-July, but you still need to keep your body hydrated. Drinking plenty of water keeps your muscles pliable, eliminates toxins, improved brain function, and much more.
Dress in layers: If you are exercising in the chilly outdoors, dress in a thin layer of clothing so overheating won’t happen. Wearing clothing made of moisture-wicking material will help your body stay dry while you sweat.
Fewer Daylight Hours: Exercising outside in the evening may be challenging because of earlier sunsets, so try a midday workout. Walking during your lunch break or raking leaves between Zoom calls may be a good option to keep your body moving…and yes, yard work is exercise. If you are exercising outside after dark, make sure that you are visible to traffic by wearing reflective clothing and using a flashlight.
Change can be good. Small adjustments to your workouts can make you more comfortable, help you stick with your plan and may keep you from getting bored. Happy Autumn!
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