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5 Ways to Stay Healthy & Safe in 2005

Acupuncture News

In-Sight Training Exercise


 


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The Winter Solstice has passed, and the mythic stories have been retold; the Sun is born again - darkness giving way to light - as a new cycle of opportunity - a new year begins.

And now, fortified with the bounty of the Harvest, and the gifts given and received during the Winter Festivals, it is now time to sink deeper within ourselves, as the cold forces us inward, to take stock, conserve, mend, and imagine. And how to do that?

In this Water season, look at how others are conserving their energy: Bear hibernates, Maple Tree drops its leaves and sinks into its roots, and even mighty River bows to the demands of Winter as its powerful flow ices over. So rather than continue to plow ahead at breakneck speeds dictated by the other 'powers - that - be,' become aware of the changes taking place around and within you, and remember that "for everything there is a season ..."

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!

Kitty & Michael


  • 5 Ways to Stay Healthy & Safe in 2005
  • A new year, and a new opportunity to reorient: to reflect on where you've been, to consider where you're going, and to understand where you are now. And to support that process, here are some things to be aware of as you continue along your way.

    1. Know Thyself
    Pay attention to what your body is letting you know about it's health. When you acknowledge that your body is intelligent, like your mind is intelligent, you open a channel into your consciousness that provides the information you need to make the healthy adjustments you need to avoid getting sick or hurt. Also, take some time each day to remember what makes you feel content, and take another step that direction.

    2. Don't Supersize It.
    Eat a balanced diet, in moderately sized portions. Keep in mind that it's healthier to eat smaller portions throughout the day, rather than eat large meals two or three times a day. Folk wisdom: "After lunch, rest a while; after dinner, walk a mile."

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  • Acupuncture News
  • Stay up to date with how acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help you and your family stay healthy and happy.

    Acupuncture Aids Arthritis in Knee
    A recent study by U.S. researchers shows that acupuncture can help relieve arthritis pain in the knee and improve freedom of movement.

    Acupuncture Can Help People with Arthritis
    The National Institutes of Health is now saying acupuncture, combined with traditional treatments, can improve the quality of life for some people with arthritis.


    Watch a short video describing the benefits of acupuncture by the people who participated in the study.
    Acupuncture Supports Cancer Treatment
    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is using acupuncture to provide relief for cancer patients.

    Acupuncture for Kids
    A child with cystic fibrosis uses drugs and acupuncture to keep his lungs clear.

    Study Looks at Men Who Suffer Hot Flashes
    Hormone injections for prostate cancer has a common side-effect: hot flashes. A study at the OHSU Cancer Institute shows significant reductions in hot flashes after four weeks of acupuncture.

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