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Eliminating Medications From My Regimen

Once I hit age 40, I started having all kinds of medical problems. It was really frustrating to realize that my health was slowly declining, but I knew that I needed to make some changes--and fast. I started talking with my doctor, and he talked with me about some natural remedies that might help me to wean off of some of my medicines. I was eventually able to sleep better with the right exercise and enjoy fewer back problems because of yoga. This blog is all about natural health care and how you might be able to transform your life by making a few simple changes.

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3 Signs You Should Try Functional Medicine
14 February 2020

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Is Chronic Stress Impacting Your Health? Here's Why & How An Acupuncturist Can Help
13 December 2019

Stress can affect your physical and mental health, …

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3 Benefits Of CBD For Cancer-Related Symptoms
30 September 2019

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4 Surprising Uses For Myrrh Oil
22 July 2019

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3 Ways That Acupuncture Could Help You To Conceive
26 June 2019

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Eliminating Medications From My Regimen

3 Signs You Should Try Functional Medicine

14 February 2020
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When you think about seeking medical treatment, you might think about heading to a primary care physician's office or a normal hospital. However, there are other forms of medicine that you can turn to for your healthcare needs, too. For example, if you have not yet met with a functional medicine practitioner, it might be time to meet with one of these professionals. These are a few signs that functional medicine might be right for your healthcare needs. Read More 

Is Chronic Stress Impacting Your Health? Here’s Why & How An Acupuncturist Can Help

13 December 2019
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Stress can affect your physical and mental health, especially when you are under a great deal of stress for a long time. Here's why and how an acupuncturist can help if stress is affecting your health.  Homeostasis & Allostasis  Homeostasis is your body's ability to balance itself to maintain stability. Allostasis is how your body regains homeostasis through its response to stressors. Essentially, allostasis is the process of achieving homeostasis, which is controlled by the nervous system. Read More 

3 Benefits Of CBD For Cancer-Related Symptoms

30 September 2019
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Cancer and the treatments used for curative or palliative care can leave patients with unpleasant symptoms. One option to reduce or alleviate symptoms is the use of CBD hemp flower products. Due to the various methods of delivery, patients with cancer have a new avenue to improve their symptoms and quality of life. Pain Management Although CBD products are unlikely to alleviate cancer pain, especially when the disease is advanced, it can reduce pain enough where it is not always necessary to rely exclusively on opioids. Read More 

4 Surprising Uses For Myrrh Oil

22 July 2019
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You probably think of myrrh oil as a nice-smelling oil that you can use around the home for a relaxing scent or in potpourri for a little scent boost. However, this oil is actually really versatile and has far more uses. Here are four surprising ways to use myrrh oil. 1. To Treat Acne Myrrh oil has the ability to fight off bacteria, such as those that cause acne. It is especially useful for the treatment of body acne. Read More 

3 Ways That Acupuncture Could Help You To Conceive

26 June 2019
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Many people look to acupuncture for help with pain relief, but that's hardly all that the ancient art is attributed as being able to do. Many people go to acupuncturists hoping to find help with their ability to conceive a child, and many find success in doing so. Here are three ways that your local acupuncturist could help you to conceive. Stress Reduction One of the biggest benefits of acupuncture is stress reduction. Read More