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Why Try Naturopathic Medicine?
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Why Try Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathy, Pain, Self-Care, Wellness

Why Try Naturopathic Medicine?

By JaimeRoslyn|2022-11-15T14:04:42-05:00September 14th, 2022|Categories: Naturopathy, Pain, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: Naturopathic Medicine, Naturopathy, Personalized treatment|

Naturopathic medicine is dedicated to the study and celebration of nature’s healing powers. It is as old as healing itself and as modern as cutting-edge medical breakthroughs. With a dynamic philosophy, the profession recognizes that all living things are interconnected and interdependent. Fundamentally, naturopathic medicine views the body as an integrated whole and prioritizes the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies to treat illness. The Six Fundamental Principles of Naturopathy Naturopathic medicine is defined by principles rather than by treatment options. Above all, it honors the body’s innate wisdom to heal and gives patients the tools for [...]

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Treating Migraines Naturally
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Treating Migraines Naturally

Acupressure, Pain, Take Home TCM

Treating Migraines Naturally

By JaimeRoslyn|2023-06-28T10:23:28-04:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: Acupressure, Pain, Take Home TCM|Tags: acupressure, Chinese medicine, headaches, migraine triggers, migraines, TCM|

Migraines are one of the most debilitating neurological disorders worldwide. A crippling headache, migraines are known for their intense, throbbing or pulsating head pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and vomiting, with possible auras or flashes of light. Notably, they strike one side of the head unlike other headaches. What causes such agony? While a medical explanation is somewhat limited, it’s believed that a complex combination of neurological, hormonal, vascular, and metabolic malfunctions are to blame. Genetics may also play a role. Ultimately, the best way to combat migraines is to prevent them from happening in the first place. The [...]

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Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil
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Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil

Pain, Take Home TCM, Wellness

Dr. Bob’s Medicated Oil

By Dana Iscoe|2022-11-15T14:05:18-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Pain, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: aromatherapy, Chinese medicine, Dr. Bob's Medical Oil, herbs, pain, TCM|

I'm so excited that Mend’s clinic rooms and retail shelves are now stocked with one of my favorite topical products, Dr. Bob's Medicated Oil. Though the name always makes me think of a carnival barker selling a magical cure, this really is a lovely product with a variety of uses and a history connected to that of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice here in the US. Opening a bottle of Dr. Bob's fills the room with the bright smell of peppermint and tea – two of the oils used in the mixture. It's easy to pour and [...]

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Bladder 58 – Fly and Scatter
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Bladder 58 – Fly and Scatter

acupoint, Mood, Pain, Take Home TCM

Bladder 58 – Fly and Scatter

By mca_sarah|2022-11-15T14:05:36-05:00August 3rd, 2021|Categories: acupoint, Mood, Pain, Take Home TCM|Tags: acupoint, anxiety, bladder 58, pain|

Photo by Sohel Patel from Pexels Bladder 58 is a point I was trained to consider when a patient describes feeling “scattered,” specifically when the scatter comes after a period of overwork or stretch of active anxiety. From this overtired place we can scatter our energy ineffectively, the mind can fly off in a thousand directions, and we can catastrophize all that could happen unless we do something about it all. This point is thought to restore order and containment and calm the urge to react and over-do. A glass of water is only a useful resource when in [...]

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Feel it in Your Bones
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Feel it in Your Bones

Movement, Pain, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness

Feel it in Your Bones

By Dana Iscoe|2023-01-10T09:13:28-05:00January 25th, 2021|Categories: Movement, Pain, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: bones, exercises, movement, pain, prevention, TCM, tips, winter|

In the Traditional Chinese Medicine framework that underlies acupuncture, each season of the year has correspondences to different aspects of life. As you've already learned, Winter corresponds to the water element, the emotion of fear, and the organs of the Kidney and Bladder. Winter also corresponds with the bodily tissue of the bones and the importance of structure within the body, starting with the development of the embryo. Bone strength plays a big part in quality of life, though often gets passed over unless someone is actively worried about osteoporosis. Consider these ideas as you rest your weary bones [...]

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What a Pain in the Neck!
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What a Pain in the Neck!

Movement, Pain, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness

What a Pain in the Neck!

By Dana Iscoe|2022-11-15T14:06:19-05:00January 13th, 2021|Categories: Movement, Pain, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: exercises, movement, neck, pain, prevention, tips|

For so many of our clients, neck pain (also called cervicalgia, named for pain in the cervical vertebrae of the spine) is a frequent companion. It's no surprise, because the human head is heavy and large, and our bodies only recently evolved to manage carrying around such weight. And it’s only in the last several generations that our industrialized society has more of us sitting in chairs at tables, using screens and books, and using much less diversity of movement than was required for labor, chores, and recreation than in the past. What follows are some suggestions for [...]

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