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New milestone- 100 days of Synctuition MindSpa. 100 days later and my insomnia is still resolved thanks in part to Synctuition. Sometimes the nightly sound journey is best part of my day. I look forward to it! Other benefits are stress reduction, relaxation, happiness and increased intuition. I have to believe others are in need of a MindSpa. You can try it free for 7 days https://app.synctuition.com/

From a friend and former teacher of mine. Enjoy!

I've coped with insomnia for as long as I can remember. It got much worse about 10 years ago with big life changes and a hormonal transition. I usually get enough sleep two or three times a week and a full night's sleep only once a month. Since trying this meditation app, I've had good sleep EVERY night for the past 19 nights. I don't remember a time in my life that I slept this consistently. I feel like my night-life has done a 180 degree turn and now I can count on good sl...eep and might occasionally suffer a night of insomnia. Scientifically that’s a significant outcome. Personally, it’s a game changer. The app is Synctuition. It’s marketed as a meditation app. I find it more passive than other meditation practices. Its difficult to describe the experience, but it's like a power nap, while on a beach vacation plus a sound-bath! They call their meditations journeys and each day is a progression to a new journey. There are currently 100 journeys available and an additional 20 in the works. Journeys are 25 minutes of binaural beats in 3D with nature sounds, one instrument and some soft chanting in a variety of languages. It sounds busy, but it all comes together for a deeply relaxing experience. Somewhere around the halfway point I drift off to another dimension. I come back to earth about 5 minutes after it ends feeling super relaxed. Science explains this experience as a lowering of the heart rate through the ignition of the parasympathetic nervous system. This leads to a deep relaxation state, which encourages lower breathing, hence maximizing the quality of a good night’s sleep. I never realized an app could change my life. I’m so excited by it, that I became an affiliate and I plan to share it with my insomnia patients as a behavioral tool. Also good for anxiety, stress and depression. I give it 5 stars but I would give it more if it existed. So who among my friends and patients suffers from debilitating insomnia. What have you tried that you like? Leave me a comment about with your pro tips. You can try Synctuition for FREE at https://bayviewwellnessca.com/services-and-fees/ (scroll down to the Products section) . All you need are headphones for the 3D sound experience and 25 minutes to zone out at bedtime.

At Bay View Wellness we love a good birthday. Gina chose to spend her milestone birthday with me! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINA!

As we head into cold and flu season our seasonal special is the classic herbal formula to boost wei qi (immunity) PLUS craftsman hand sanitizer for just $30. That’s 20% off! The formula is powdered for the best combination of ease and efficacy. Just put a spoonful in warm water and drink. Saint Apothecary hand sanitizer is made in small batches by a craftsman and has just five nontoxic, recognizable ingredients; everclear, camphor, menthol, aloe, and witch hazel. Nurture your immunity now.

I have been participating in the Berkeley Public Health large-scale Covid-19. Objectives for the study are to: 1) better understand the short- and long-term prevalence and the spread of COVID-19 in East Bay Area communities through a longitudinal study; 2) examine health and social outcomes that have resulted from the pandemic; and 3) identify factors that affect risk of infection and/or modify disease manifestation. Our initial results are described here.... I've been through two rounds of tests both of which were negative. If you'd like to see wider community results a link to the current results is on my website www.BayViewWellnessCA.com

For my patients who have purchased Evil Bone Water here’s a tutorial in how to get the most out of it.

Oh the joy of being able to open the windows and do intakes outside

Evil Bone Water is a return to the roots of a classic topical called Zhen Gu Shui (True Bone Water) used by martial artists for centuries for pain. As Zhen Gu Shui became mass produced manufacturers started using cheaper ingredients and leaving expensive herbs out. The maker of EBW is using imperial grade herbs and making small batches. Pro tip; EBW has off-brand uses such as opening the lungs and sinuses. It’s been a lifesaver as the smoke drags on for weeks. I’ve been usin...g it on everyone who wants it during appointments. SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Buy EBW and Saint Apothecary Hand Sanitizer together for $40 (10% off!) plus a free spray top for each. They’re both from the same craftsman and can only be purchased from a healthcare provider. Available in store. Tax and shipping (if needed) are additional.

Heat wave plus dangerous air quality today. I started my morning with some lung cleansing breath work with eucalyptus essential oil in a diffuser and Saint Apothecary Hand Sanitizer which can be used to open sinuses! The treatment room is in a cooling space with a HEPA UV air filter. All patients today and tomorrow will receive a sinus opening with Saint Apothecary. One appointment left each day! The yogic breath work I used this morning is linked in the comments. Stay safe out there.

Many have heard the question posed what came first, the chicken or the egg? But how does that concept apply to depression? It’s well-known that when we’re depressed, our motivation and interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet subsides in the same way our energy does. Harvard Medical Students positioned that same question in relation to depression; what came first, depression or a poor diet? Continue reading here https://bayviewwellnessca.com/foods-to-eat-to-help-depres/

Thanks everyone for the support of my grand opening. It was a great success. My favorite part was doing intakes outside on the patio with the view of the bay. It's perfect for social distancing and I feel lucky to the have the option. Patients loved it!

It’s been a busy seven weeks preparing my new clinic. Today I get to open the doors. Would appreciate my friends responding interested to this event to get the word out. PS this is the view from the clinic. Beautiful morning!

I'm excited to announce the addition of doTERRA essential oils to my practice. This is a natural fit into my herbal practice. Essential oils provide an additional way to deliver plant benefits. Also, I'm excited to introduce an MD designed massage protocol using essential oils. Come find out about it!

It’s been a busy seven weeks and today I get to welcome patients to my new clinic!

Proudly sponsoring HBC fundraiser for Roxane. The event looks like fun!

Acupuncture; not just for people anymore! http://news.yahoo.com/acupuncture-helps-ailing-alligator-br

Check out the plans for Harbor Bay Club's state of the art facility. Looking forward to providing treatments in a brand new spa.

Greetings. Just three weeks till opening date! Thought we'd ask our friends if you all know anyone who can paint a mural of the logo (profile picture). It would be in Oakland and approximately 45" x 45". Project will be paid, of course.

Good news for acupuncture fans- Acupuncturists are state licensed primary care providers in CA. Would you seek more treatments if it were covered by your insurance?

Heeyyy, our opening date is scheduled for July 21, 2020. Google business page and website are live www.BayViewWellnessCA.com Check us out!

Want the "star" treatment? Try a cupping massage with me. If it's good enough for Jennifer Aniston. One correction to this article. The cups are not "heated". A heated cup would run the risk of a burn. The flame is used to create a suction. http://www.heraldsun.com.au///story-e6frf7jo-1226623572771

http://www.cnn.com//19/hea/acpuncture-allergies/index.html

I'm reviewing some medical studies about the efficacy of acupuncture on seasonal allergies in preparation for the upcoming workshop. Here's a link to a summary of one such study http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php. Some highlights: * Severity of symptoms less pronounced in acupuncture group than in control group * Remission occurred twice as often in acupuncture group * Anti-allergy drug intake dropped among acupuncture patients... The best time to treat seasonal allergies is before the season begins. Join me for the free workshop February 12 at 7:00 pm (details below) by RSVPing to [email protected] or following the link http://harborbayclub.com//acupuncture-for-allergies-works/

Happiness is walking through the club and seeing three of my patients on the treadmill. Good job folks. Keep up the good work.

Good time of year to upgrade your massage to a hot stone. Delightfully toasty.

Welcome to 2013! If you over-indulged during the holidays, and who doesn't, then try some of these tips to help your body recover. And as always, I'm happy to help with a detox or energy boost.

Happy Holidays Friends. People are reporting difficulty getting an appointment with me this month. Mostly it's because Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve fall on my Monday shift and the club is closing early. I still have plenty of Sunday appointments available. If you are considering an appointment in December, I recommend that you book it now to have the choice of a time that is convenient for you. (You can always cancel up to 24 hours in advance without penalty.) If you can'...t seem to find a time, please message me and I will try to accommodate you by coming in early/staying later, or putting you on a waiting list. Until we meet again, be well.

For my patients who are mildly depressed and/or low energy. Here's an easy lifestyle tip http://www.examiner.com//slouching-increases-depressed-mo/

Hey all you witches and goblins, here's a nice chart of alternatives to GMO candies. Nice to know we have options. You know what's better than passing out candy on Halloween? Getting an acupuncture treatment or having a massage. Guess what, I'm working that evening and I have a few appointments left! Call the shoppe if you want one 510-521-5509.

Grateful to the patient who brought me custards from Golden Gate Bakery last night!

You'll get no argument from me on this. Beauty comes from within. Eat well = feeling well = looking great. How many of these foods do you eat?!

No plans for Saturday? Bring the family by this free event. Non-members of the club welcome. I'll be there with an arsenal of herbal common cold remedies. Be prepared for cold and flu season!

I thought I was pretty aware of the things I was putting in my body as well as on my body. However, this graphic had a few surprises for me http://www.mindbodygreen.com//The-515-Chemicals-Women-Put-. Chemicals are deemed "safe" because they are tested individually. Nobody knows the effects of them being used in conjunction with many other chemicals and over long periods of time.

Saw this article in the NY Times this morning about injecting personalized diseases into mice and testing the treatment options http://www.nytimes.com//mice-as-stand-ins-in-the-fight-aga . This would avoid the "House" approach of proceeding with a toxic treatment based on a hypothesis. Brings up some complex issues that I thought would be interesting to put to my community. When is it ok to do this kind of testing on animals? Is it ok because mice are not an endangered species? Is it ok because they are doing it for cancer research? How do you feel about insurance NOT covering it?

My school made the list of Top 10 Best Acupuncture Schools. Well done, ACCHS.

Pleased to announce I've changed my schedule from Tuesday to Wednesday evenings 5:00 - 9:00pm starting next week. Come visit me Wednesday Sept 19 in room 3 at Harbor Bay Club.

Another mainstream article validating acupuncture. Not only was acupuncture more effective for back pain than medications or surgery, but even "sham" acupuncture was more effective. (Sham refers to needling parts of the body that are not identified acupuncture points.) Please share this article if you know someone suffering from back pain. http://healthland.time.com//acupuncture-may-help-reduce-c/

Labor Day weekend hours: Sunday September 2, 11:00am - 5:00pm Monday September 3, 5:30pm - 7:30pm I look forward to seeing you!

This will be a good one. Check it out!

Greetings. Wanted to let you know I will be working next Monday even though it is Memorial Day! My hours are 2:30 to 7:30pm. Nice way to wrap up your holiday weekend. Hope to see you!

A weight loss patient introduced me to an app called Lose It. Having fun playing with it. I think it's an excellent tool except that it implies all calories are created equal. You cannot eat 500 calories of pasta and expect the same outcome as 500 calories of vegetables. My job is to keep my patients healthy and feeling good while they lose weight. Here is one of many articles out there about the inequality of calories http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story Go ahead and use Lose It, but monitor the nutrition tab as much as how many calories you consume!

For all my pet loving patients, one of my massage clients is a veterinarian/acupuncturist. She is offering an Animal Acupressure workshop series starting this Sunday. Each week will be a different health topic. Check this page out for details http://www.drcherylschwartz.com/ima/downloads/workshops.pdf

As a follow-up to my post last week about sugar. This chart makes it easy to see which foods create an acidic versus alkaline internal environment. Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. Food for thought.

When my back went out, my doctor would not order tests. I hear that again and again from my patients. This article reveals that the American College of Physicians has put out a pamphlet advising doctors to refer back pain patients to acupuncturists and chiropractors in an effort to get the highest value treatment for the lowest cost. http://www.npr.org//doctors-group-tells-patients-to-go-for

Oh, Sugar, on your own and in small amounts you are harmless. But when refined, and hidden in our food supply, you are wreaking havoc. I learned something new from this very easy to read poster; sugar creates an acidic (internal) environment. Why is that important, you ask? Because cancer cannot exist in an alkaline (internal) environment. So, our goal should be to avoid an acidic environment! http://www.mindbodygreen.com//14-MindBlowing-Facts-About-S

This article is for those of you who suffer from depression. I surely feel better when I get outside on a sunny day, but maybe it's not just the sunshine that lifts my mood. http://healthfreedoms.org//get-dirty-to-get-joy-bacteria-/

We're heading into allergy season. Just read an article about self-acupressure for allergy relief. And I learned a new way to use a point. Very cool. http://acutakehealth.com/7-acupuncture-points-that-can-save. If you suffer from allergies, now is the time to make an appointment before the season is full blown.

Lesser known use for Chinese Medicine; TOOTHACHE. A few months ago a patient came in trying to "save her tooth". She had an infected tooth that the endontist thought would have to be removed. The patient's goal was two-fold; 1) stave off infection, 2) save her tooth. I created a custom herbal formula for her. We got the news this week that her tooth is fine. And the bonus is that she hasn't had a common cold during the course of her herbal treatment despite other members of her household being sick!

Proud sponsor of http://jiujitsubythebay.com/. Acupuncture and martial arts have a natural affinity. I look forward to working with the athletes!

Very informative. Goodbye popchips!

So true. Please share this with a friend who needs acupuncture, but is afraid of needles!

Heard from a patient that her rheumatologist was intrigued by the formula I make for her. I had sent the explanation and she was impressed with the thinking behind it. Recognition from an MD is nice!

I'm an avid Dermalogica user myself so I thought I'd share this special with my patients. I also use Dermalogica products in my yummy Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation treatment.

Harbor Bay Club launched a new online booking system. It's pretty snazzy. Check it out http://harborbayclub.com/current-events/hbc-online-is-here/. I added the option to book appts from this facebook page also! Enjoy the new convenience.

ACTION ITEM The Department of Health is currently reviewing what should be included as Essentail Health Benefits (EHB) in the Affordable Care Act (takes effect in 2014). You have until Jan 31, 2012 to make it known if you would like Acupuncture to be included. Acupuncture can save this country money on healthcare by recognizing pathology early and treating it before it becomes a full blown problem. It is also a very low-cost medicine. Wouldn't it be great if everyone had access! Here is the link to more information and the petition http://aaaom.rallycongress.com//acupuncture-as-an-essenti/.

Think outside of the box when it comes to weight loss!

Happy New Year! The good news is, I'm learning how to work with insurance companies. The bad news is, I'm taking January 15th off to attend a seminar on it. My appts tend to book up before and after a day off, so please plan accordingly. But all is not lost, the further good news is Thomas Siemann will be covering for me again. He's a great acupuncturist and an avid cyclist. His bio can be found here https://sites.google.com//thebikefits/services/acupuncture Hope to see you all soon.

Happy Holidays, Friends. I'm sure you've figured it out, but we are closed Sunday for Christmas. We are open Monday but closing at 8:00pm. That means my last appointment is at 7:00pm. Hope to see you soon.

A friend shared this article about Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation in NY Times Magazine http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/20//10/stick-it-to-me/. It's a good article as long as you ignore the photo :) FYI, my price for Facial Rejuvenation is MUCH more accessible.

Electro-Acupuncture is now available at HBC. After a needle has been inserted an electric current is passed through it to strengthen or alter the nature of the stimulation. The electrical current is safe and adjusted to the patient's tolerance. Electro-Acupuncture is primarily used for pain, spasm, paralysis or numbness. Contact me at [email protected] to discuss if this method is a good fit for you!