Have you been told by your health practitioner that you or your child need to cut gluten out of your diet to address a health concern? Do you want to understand more about why cutting out gluten may help you deal with that health issue? In this post, we answer some common questions that patients ask about gluten sensitivity.
Read moreA Balm for Belly Blues: Maya Abdominal Massage and Gynecological Health
When is the last time you experienced discomfort or dysfunction related to digestion, menstruation, fertility, or injury in the pelvis or lower back? Unfortunately, the answer for many of us is, “Um, yesterday.” We live in a time in which issues with digestive and gynecological function run rampant amongst women of all ages. We also live in a culture in which we are often out of touch, both literally and figuratively, with our bellies. Learn more about Chinese medicine's take on abdominal health and how Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy can help to address a range of abdominal issues.
Read moreAcupuncture In The News
What's Good For You?? Acupuncture! Seems like acupuncture has been in the news more and more recently. Integrating Health has picked out a few recent highlights to share with you. Whether you're suffering from seasonal allergies, knee pain, digestive distress, or just plain stress, acupuncture can help!
Read moreYou Don't Have To Run A Marathon
Whether you have low back, neck, or shoulder pain from sitting at the computer, or acute knee pain from pounding the pavement too hard, Tai Chi and Qi Gong are two systems of exercise that get your Qi and blood moving, with great benefits for physical and mental health and recovery from pain.
Read moreImagine Your Body As A City
Australia's RMIT University has made a short video explaining the basics of acupuncture theory.
Read morePut Out The Welcome Mat: A Buddhist Approach to Pain for When You Can't Get to the Acupuncturist
Acupuncture can do wonders for pain - both acute and chronic. It both eases the pain and helps you bring greater awareness to your body as a whole entity. Your acupuncturist can't be there in the middle of the night, however, or at your desk at work, or at your dinner table. This approach has helped many people deal with pain in a healthy way, no pills required!
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