Photo Courtesy of Pexels At Inner Gate Acupuncture we provide adjunct therapy for people undergoing a variety of different cancer therapies. We are not able to do primary care for patients. We do work with many highly qualified medical doctors and naturopathic doctors to coordinate care for patients undergoing cancer care. Controlling nausea and vomiting: One […]
One of our key specialties is the set of services we provide women to help them to achieve and maintain healthy bodies. By alleviating imbalances and resolving PMS, menstrual related migraine headaches, excessive menstrual cramping and stress and fatigue we help women feel great and live healthy lives. The experts at Inner Gate Acupuncture are
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Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can correct many complicated digestive problems. The digestive system is an essential component of a healthy and vital body. When the digestive system is not working well it can negatively impact one’s work, home, and social life. At Inner Gate Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon, we diagnose each digestive complaint and then
Cupping therapy is a method of using suction to pull or move stagnant fluids & blood out of an injured area. Inner Gate Aupuncture is here to help you.
For most people acupuncture is a painless process. There can be some mild ache associated with acupuncture, but most people find the experience deeply relaxing and restorative.
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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,
The Power of Dark Chocolate Eating dark chocolate improves heart health, increases insulin sensitivity, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers have documented these benefits and are now exploring why these effects occur. Research participants ate between 8-20 grams of dark chocolate daily. That is equal to two small squares. It’s important to remember that the research
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All of these juices can be easily made at home. The ingredients are designed to restore the electrolytes we lose during vigorous exercise. These juices are all natural. They contain none of the chemical additives, refined sugars or artificial colors and flavors found in commercial sport drinks. Celery, Apple & Lemon Juice – Celery provides several of the
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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
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There are thousands of known mushroom species in the world but only a few have been scientifically evaluated. And while only a small percentage of these have been studied for medicinal use, many that have been reviewed have shown a great capacity to stimulate the immune system. Shitake: Known in Chinese as Xiang Fu, or “Fragrant Mushroom”,
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Curcumin For Your Health Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory with many beneficial secondary effects. The research is so promising that Inner Gate Acupuncture has begun to carry highly potent and tightly regulated curcumin supplements. Curcumin is an organic compound found in turmeric. However, turmeric is only about 3% curcumin by weight and is poorly absorbed in the digestive
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Many research studies have confirmed that spending more time in nature has a positive effect on mood, wellness and depression. Making space in our schedules to walk, sit, read or hike through natural areas can have a deeply healing effect of our emotional health. It is a great balance to the time we spend in
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From time immemorial, a great variety of mind-altering plants and fungi have been used ritualistically and medicinally by cultures the world over. In our modern age however, the use of many of these plants and fungi, including cannabis, peyote, iboga and so-called ‘magic-mushrooms’ is illegal. In the United States, many have been classified as Schedule
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In 1978 Doctor Gabe Mirkin coined the term RICE. The term stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Since 1978 RICE has become the standard for treatment of athletic injuries. Now new research is melting the ice and questioning whether ice should be used at all for athletic injuries. Ice helps control inflammation, reduce pain
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Biking is good for our bodies, good for the environment and continues to get safer as advances in helmets and safe bike routes increase. Here is a list of 20 reasons to bike commute. Bicycle has virtually no carbon footprint. Bicycles increase your ability to move around town quickly and efficiently. Bicycles help maintain
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Four muscles form the rotator cuff, the Subscapularis, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Supraspinatus. These muscles all protect the shoulder and provide it with great range of motion. A rotator cuff injury can happen to any one of these muscles’ tendons. Pain from a tear leads to restricted shoulder movement. Tears can occur from injuries or
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Knee replacement surgeries have skyrocketed in popularity and frequency in the United States. However, new research presented in the Journal of Arthritis and Rheumatology is suggesting that fewer than half of the knee surgeries performed were deemed appropriate, meaning that the risks outweighed the risks. Even more alarmingly is the fact that more people are
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The basic building block of muscle tissue is the sarcomere. The sarcomere provides contractile strength and determines the length of the muscle. Sarcomere are continually adjusting and modifying the nature of our muscles based on the actions, or non-actions, we do throughout the day. The hamstrings are the large powerful muscles on the backs of
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Besides its role in proper bone formation, researchs of Vitamin D3 Benefits shows how it plays an important disease fighting role in the body.
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