In the uncertain era of a pandemic, conflicting news and political unrest it’s important that we do what we can to maintain of physical and mental health. Taking control of our diets and building healthy immune systems is more important now than ever before! Healthy diets prevent chronic disease, obesity and other health concerns that …
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Here are 7 ideas to naturally reduce your risk of infection from colds and flus. Receive Acupuncture Treatments:Acupuncture is both calming to the nervous system and stimulating to the immune system. This allows the body to deeply rest and relax. Combining acupuncture points for relaxation with points known to improve immune function and promote white …
Abdominal pain, bloating gas and heartburn are conditions that affect many of us. In fact, according to a Merck corporation survey, 7% of us suffer from abdominal pain on a daily basis! Abdominal pain is caused by many complicated issues that require careful diagnosis and treatment for lasting relief. Many of us aren’t satisfied with …
Back to school means it time to boost everyone’s immune system. As cooler weather encroaches we are all forced to spend more time indoors with other people, often with closed windows and poorly circulated air. These are conditions that expose us to more bacteria and viruses than any of us would like. Here are a …
As the cold and dark of winter settles in it’s important that we eat rich and warming foods. These foods are easy to digest , warm us from within and are good for our immune systems. Congee is a simple rice porridge found throughout Asia that fits the bill. Congee is slow cooked rice with …
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits include acid reflux treatment, digestive pain alleviation, weight loss, diabetes treatment and read on for more benefits.
Endometriosis is a women’s health condition where uterine cells grow outside of the uterus, commonly in the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Because endometrial tissue is regulated by hormones, women will experience increased pain close to their menses. While Western medicine focuses on hormonal therapy and laparoscopic surgery, Chinese medicine works to regulate the menstrual bleeding and …
In light of the complications and unknown risks associated with pharmaceutical medication, illuminated in the above article, it is fortunate that acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer options for natural relief from allergies. At Inner Gate Acupuncture we use acupuncture and Chinese medicine to improve immune function and reduce the inflammatory responses associated with allergies. Acupuncture works by treating …
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Right now young shoots of stinging neetle plants are popping up all over Oregon. They can sting you so be careful handling these pokey plants. The leaves and stems, which have small spines on them will cause mild skin irritation and itching when they touch the skin. However, it is well worth the effort to …
Image Credit: Kopiva.JPG Chickpea & Nettle Soup This is a hearty and satisfying soup. It is filling and warming, richly peppered with warm aromatic spices. This soup is a lovely addition to a cool spring evening. Ingredients:Two large sweet potatoes, peeled and dicedA baking potato, peeled and dicedTwo white onions, peeled and slicedGarlic to your …
Mediclear detoxification aids in the detox process and is a made up of rice & pea protein powder with added vitamins, minerals, nutrients & botanicals.
Chinese herbal medicine is a safe alternative to pharmaceutical medications. Many pharmaceutical medications have strong and undesired side effects.
This recipe is a basic bone broth recipe. It can be easily modified to suit your tastes and by what ingredients you have available in your home. Of course it is recommended that you use organic meats and vegetable when possible to avoid contamination with hormones, antibiotics and chemical fertilizers. Ingredients:3-4 pounds beef marrow, knuckle bones, …
Physiologically speaking, electrolytes are ions of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, hydrogen phosphate and hydrogen carbonate. They are all essential to the proper functioning of our bodies. Sodium is especially important and is involved in fluid balance and blood pressure regulation. Muscles and nerves are electric tissues. These tissues are regulated by the activity created …
