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"Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolor, Summer an oil painting
and Autumn a mosaic of them all."
~ Stanley Horowitz
The leaves have turned and are falling. The air is turning cool and brisk and there is an undeniable crisp quality to the blue of the sky. Autumn has arrived, introduced by its coat of many colors. It is a time of inspiration and awe at the beauty and changes occuring in nature around us. And as the trees let go of their leaves and the birds let go of their summer homes, it is also the time for us to begin letting go as well.
The organs associated with the fall season are the lungs and the large intestine. The lungs allow for the breath of life - the rhythm and patterns without which we'd be living in uncomfortable chaos. And the large intestine allows for our letting go of all that no longer serves on a physical as well as mental and spiritual levels as well.
As we head into this season, it is a good time to begin thinking about getting extra support for your immune system. If you have asthma, chronic colds, bronchitis or are prone to becoming ill in the winter, this is the time to begin acupuncture treatment to reinforce your body's inherent healing wisdom.
Autumn is a time to free up the clutter in your life; this could be through cleaning out a closet, doing a simple dietary cleanse or finally let go of old hurts, anger, jealousy or pain that may be keeping you stuck in unhealthy emotional patterns. If you find that some of those patterns also manifest in a lowered sense of self-worth or perfectionism, this is the season to release the hold negative emotions may be having on you.
Make this the season you finally address that IBS, depression or pre-menstrual syndrome. Acupuncture is highly effective in helping with menopausal symptoms such as headaches and hot flashes as well as addressing fertility issues you, as a couple, may be having. Make today the day you call for a free acupuncture consultation to discuss your physical, mental or emotional health concerns. See the beauty that is you as it is reflected in this colorful season.
Did you know...
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To prevent summer ills and remain in harmony with the environment of summer, ancient Chinese physicians advised going to bed later and waking earlier in the morning with a good mid-day rest. They also advocated drinking more water and adding pungent flavors to your diet. Read more about keeping your body in tune with the summer season at Acufinder.com.
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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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A study published in the May 2008 issue of Clinical Rheumatology has found that acupuncture may indeed be effective in symptom and pain management for patients suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, a swelling of the joint linings that causes pain and eventual deformity. Read more about these promising new studies at Acupuncture.com.
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Acupuncture isn't limited to chronic health conditions. It can be extremely effective in critical, acute circumstances in the treatment of shock, trauma and when administered soon after an injury or emotional setback. This was more than apparant to students suffering from food poisoning on a recent flight from Beijing to London. When the pilot called for a doctor to aid the violently ill students, one did indeed step forward. Although this time it was a doctor of acupuncture, who administered amazing treatment without needles.
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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 in 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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