Westside Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Do you have a cold or a the flu...

People forget that one of the oldest, most effective, scientifically proven drugs came from traditional medicineaspirin.

Acupuncture after any type of surgery speeds healing and minimizes discomfort - this article is specifically regarding knee surgery.

Acupuncture has been found to be helpful with IBS- and this isn't just based on patient feedback but also on blood work...

Some tips on avoiding catching a cold and or the flu: 1. Wash your hands 2. Eucalyptus is an essential oil which can be used during epidemics. Spray eucalyptus oil when you can. Eucalyptus oil is a disinfectant spray that kills viruses and bacteria on surfaces. and more...

Acupuncture can help manage: Seasonal Allergies and or Enviromental Allergies, including skin rashes, respiratory issues and or non stop sneezing.

What is your "Life Satisfaction Score?" Happiness/satisfaction is a key indicator of health and longevity. This is a survey I shared with my TCM Psychology students as part of my lecture on Positive Psychology. It's free and it is not part of Cambridge Anaytics: http://www.authentic-happiness.com/your-life-satisfaction-s

Spring cleansing -with Pesto! Here is a simple pesto recipe to help draw out mercury and other heavy metals from your system: Ingredients: Please make sure to source organic ingredients 4 cloves garlic 1/3 cup Brazil nuts (selenium source) 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (cysteine source)... 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium sources) 2 cups packed fresh cilantro (coriander, Chinese parsley) (Vitamin A source) 2/3 cup flaxseed oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice (Vitamin C source) 2 tsp. Dulse powder Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Preparation: Process the cilantro and flaxseed oil in a blender until the cilantro is chopped. Add the garlic, nuts, and seeds, dulse and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Add a squirt of Bragg’s Liquid Aminos to taste and blend again. Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well, so purchase cilantro in season and fill enough jars to last through the year. Dosage: Over the course of 7 -10 days start with 1-2 tsps daily and work your way up to a 1 tbsp daily See more

A spoonful of sugar can help when antibiotics can't. During this past cold & flu season I often advised hot water, honey and brandy to knock out that sore throat... sometimes you need to stick to the basics.

A funny & true account of one visit to the acupuncturist... if you have neck pain, insomnia, stress, and or digestive disorders please reach out for an appointment

One of the easiest ways make sure you are getting your greens, PM me if you would like to try this...

With the New Year upon us, I thought I'd throw in something extra to think about that I believe is in alignment with HEALTHY LIVING --- MINDSET. Happy 2018!