~One kind word can warm three winter months.- Japenese Proverb~
The ground is frozen. The leaves are gone and the energy of the plants has gone underground. Winter is the time for our own energy to go down as well; it is a quiet time for replenishment, resting, and reflecting. You may find yourself more tired in winter than in other times of the year. This is perfectly natural and in keeping with the seasons. This truly is the time to slow down and nestle in, go to bed early, get plenty of rest and relaxation, eat plenty of nutritious and warming food, and keep yourself covered and warm. This is the time to build your energy, stamina and reserves to fuel the new beginning that springtime will naturally bring.
Winter can be particularly stressful physically, mentally, and emotionally because while nature is calling us to slow down and rest, our fast paced busy lives make it difficult to do so. How often do you find yourself saying, "I can't believe how quickly time is passing." It is not that life is moving more quickly, we are simply moving more quickly through life. Acupuncture can be both a teacher and a reminder of our ability to move more slowly and still live our lives fully. So if your experiencing any of the seven symptoms associated with stress -- fatigue, sleep disturbance, digestive issues, joint pain, allergies/sinus issues, irritability or headaches -- now is the perfect time to begin acupuncture treatment as a way to support your ability to handle stress of your daily life.
Acupuncture treatment can also be wonderful support for your immune system to help deal with colds and flu which are especially prevelant during the winter months. It can also be a tremendous boost for yoour energy as well as your mood. If depression anxiety or other mood issues are affecting you more than usual, now is the time to start treatment. In Chinese medicine, winter is also related to fertility and sexual organs -- it is from the winter that life (spring) comes forth. So this could also be the ideal time to begin treatment for these or other related health concerns such as PMS or menopause.
And with winter upon us, spring is just around the corner. So now is the time to tend to those springtime allergies that have plagued you for years. Also a good time to address back and joint pain which may prevent you from engaging in warmer weather activities, e.g. sports playing with your kids, working in the garden, etc.
The point is to live life well and we're here to help. Call today for a free consultation to see how acupuncture can help you.
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Depression is a mood disorder characterized by both physical and psychological symptoms that can be detrimental to one's normal daily functioning. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) does not recognize depression as a particular illness per se, but it aims to treat the specific symptoms that are unique to the individual using a variety of techniques such as acupuncture to restore imbalances found in the body.
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More and more women are turning to alternative methods of supporting their system when trying to conceive. Whether it is acupuncture treatment, qi gong, herbs or dietary counseling, research is finally backing these modalities which allow a woman's body to function more naturally and efficiently, thus increasing her chances of conceiving. The British Medical Journal has just published a study stating that women undergoing IVF were 65% more likely to become pregnant when they combined the procedure with acupuncture.
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Acupuncture is not a panacea or a wonder cure in the treatment of weight control. But, acupuncture is an effective adjunct therapy that makes it easier to lose and maintain that loss if the patient is willing to change their lifestyle. Acupuncture treatment releases endorphins. These endorphins have a calming and relaxing effect that makes it easier to deal with stress, frustration and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Also endorphins affect the digestive and hormonal systems so acupuncture can help rebalance the organ systems that are running too fast- or in this case too slow—i.e., the metabolism and the will power.
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Center is a holistic health center located in Baltimore, MD that utilizes Chinese Medicine as its foundation. Laura Coleson-Schreur and Allyson Jones founded the center in 2004 and bring 15 years of experience as licensed acupuncturists and over 40 years in health care as a nurse and researcher, and social worker, respectively.
We treat adults, children and pets, utilizing acupuncture, gua sha massage, Chinese herbs, Bach Flower remedies, dietary counseling, lifestyle coaching and other modalities as necessary.
We are conveniently located minutes north of downtown Baltimore and just south of the I-695 Beltway. The point is to live life well and we’re here to help. Call today for your free acupuncture consultation. |
 
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